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Jumpstart Nova

Jumpstart Nova is a healthcare venture capital firm based in Nashville and Los Angeles, focusing on seed and Series A investments in healthcare startups. The firm aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by partnering with exceptional founders.

Venture CapitalFunder

Overview

What Jumpstart Nova does

What Jumpstart Nova is

Jumpstart Nova is a healthcare venture capital firm based in Nashville and Los Angeles, focusing on seed and Series A investments in healthcare startups. The firm aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by partnering with exceptional founders.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2020
Approximate age
About 6 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026

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Capability profile

Jumpstart Nova as a funder

Investment thesis

Invest in seed and Series A healthcare startups improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Fund I had an exclusive Black-founded & led mandate. Fund II broadens the founder remit while keeping the healthcare-only focus and leveraging the strategic-LP network for commercial traction.

Focus narrative

Jumpstart Nova specializes in seed and Series A investments in healthcare companies. The firm is particularly interested in sectors such as Health IT, Digital Health, Tech-enabled Services, Consumer Health and Wellness, and Medicaid Services. They seek to partner with founders dedicated to transforming healthcare in America.

Value beyond capital

Jumpstart Nova adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging a strong network of strategic limited partners, including major healthcare organizations. This network provides commercial validation and potential follow-on funding opportunities, enhancing the growth trajectory of portfolio companies.

Focus and fit

Stages
Seed · Series A

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
9

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: Health Cost IQ: An enterprise SaaS platform that reduces healthcare costs for employers. Feno: An oral health platform enhancing care through integrated hardware and software. Alerje: A startup simplifying food allergy management. SoHookd: A wellness hub for enterprises improving wellness offerings. Teamwork Healthcare: Provides ABA services for children with autism. Mae: A digital-first solution for underserved expectant mothers. Therify: A mental health platform connecting employees with therapists. Intus Care: A predictive analytics platform for geriatric health. Time Study: A platform for conducting time studies in hospitals.

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Last reviewed

April 24, 2026

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