venture capital investing

Why Startups Are Seeking Out Health Systems’ VC Arms

Health system VC arms appear to have a lot more to offer to startups than traditional VC funds. Startup founders say that the tech pilots they launch with their health system partners end up being more effective because they are more incentive-aligned. For health systems, investing in a startup allows them to have a hand in shaping the tools they will eventually deploy across their enterprises to solve issues like burnout, payment delays and excessive hospital readmissions.

By Katie Adams

Health Tech

How Digital Health Fundraising Took On a Different Shape in 2023

In 2023, digital health fundraising took on a bit of a different shape, according to a new Rock Health report. Startups tried out some creative ways to keep their businesses afloat — including series extension rounds, unlabeled fundraises and silent deals from existing investors.

By Katie Adams

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.

Health Tech

7wireVentures Launches $217M Digital Health Fund

7wireVentures launched its largest fund to date on Tuesday — the closing of the $217 million digital health fund brings the Chicago-based firm’s assets under management to more than $500 million. Two-thirds of the new fund's capital will be allocated to 7wireVentures’ existing portfolio companies for follow-up investments, and the remaining third will go toward Series B and Series C funding round for companies in which the firm hasn’t yet invested.

By Katie Adams

Startups, Health IT

OMERS Ventures’ new managing partner on how to find value in digital health

Michael Yang spent nearly a decade at Comcast Ventures helping to build a West Coast investment presence for the Philadelphia-based company. Now he's charged with a similar mission for a $71 billion Canadian pension plan.

By Kevin Truong

Startups

How upstart VC firm Health Velocity Capital is looking differentiate themselves in a crowded field

Venture capital firm Health Velocity Capital, which is led by a trio of veteran investors, has closed its initial oversubscribed fund with $185 million in committed capital.

By Kevin Truong