Why Healthcare VC is Different
Longer Investment Cycles
Healthcare startups typically require 7-15 years from founding to exit due to regulatory requirements.
Deep Technical Expertise
Healthcare VCs often have MDs, PhDs, or former pharma executives to evaluate complex science.
Regulatory Navigation
Experience with FDA approvals, clinical trials, and healthcare compliance is critical.
Healthcare VC Investment Stages
Pre-Clinical ($1-5M)
Proof of concept, animal studies, IND preparation for biotech.
Clinical Phase I/II ($10-30M)
Safety and efficacy trials, regulatory milestone funding.
Phase III & Commercial ($50M+)
Late-stage trials, FDA submission, manufacturing scale-up.
Healthcare Investment Sectors
Biotech & Pharma
Drug discovery, therapeutics, gene therapy, and precision medicine targeting unmet medical needs.
Medical Devices
Surgical instruments, diagnostic devices, wearables, and implantable technologies improving patient outcomes.
Digital Health
Telemedicine, health apps, AI diagnostics, and software solutions transforming healthcare delivery.