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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Boston, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • Health Tech
  • AI
  • Fintech
  • Internet
About
Optum Ventures is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to transforming the health care landscape by collaborating with visionary entrepreneurs. With a focus on early-stage companies, Optum Ventures invests in innovative, data-driven technologies and services that challenge conventional practices. Their strategic partnerships aim to accelerate the development of groundbreaking solutions that enhance patient outcomes and streamline health care delivery, ultimately fostering a more efficient and accessible health care system. By leveraging their industry expertise and resources, Optum Ventures is committed to driving meaningful change in the health care sector.
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Investment Thesis

Optum Ventures invests in transformational people and ideas to make health care better. They focus on partnering with extraordinary entrepreneurs to fundamentally change health care.
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Manager's Experience

Backed by a team with extensive experience in healthcare innovation, the fund manager has actively engaged in various investment stages, primarily targeting early to growth-stage companies. They have built a diverse portfolio of over 30 investments across North America and Europe, focusing on sectors such as digital health, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Notable exits include several high-impact mergers and acquisitions that have significantly advanced healthcare delivery. With a strategic, operator-first approach, the firm emphasizes partnerships and operational support to drive value creation.

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Team

Stephen Renfro

Dean Mccausland

Ben Freeberg

Anna Walsh

Tom Egan

Sheryl Tapia

Breitenstein

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