Jumpstart Nova
Overview
Jumpstart Nova is a venture capital firm that launched its first fund in 2022, which was the first in the U.S. to invest exclusively in Black-founded and led healthcare companies. Managed by Jumpstart Health Investors, the firm focuses on Seed and Series A investments in sectors including health IT, digital health, tech-enabled services, diagnostic devices, biotech, and consumer health and wellness. Its first fund, Jumpstart Nova Fund I, closed at $55 million. A second fund, Jumpstart Nova Fund II, has expanded the investment thesis to include all founders. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with a presence in Los Angeles, CA.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
jumpstartnova.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoHookd | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| IntusCare | Jan 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Feno | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Mae Health Inc. | May 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| Health Cost IQ | Aug 2023 | Seed | Lead |
Key People
Marcus Whitney
Founder and Managing Partner
Kathryne Cooper
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
