Define Ventures

We are an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in digital health companies.

[California Medical Association @CMAdocs]

Innovators panel at #CMAHIT24 discussing what's new in HIT & how it can help our safety-net patients:
☑️ Moderator Hong Truong (@definevc)
☑️ @hadeosun (@careacademyco)
☑️ Dr. Stanley Frencher (@TheHubMD)
☑️ Rupinder Singh (@cozeva)
☑️ Dr. Justin Wu (@omadahealth)

[Rock Health @Rock_Health]

Today we’re showcasing the Luminaries from this year’s Top 50 in Digital Health. Luminaries are leading lights advancing novel ideas and new approaches that improve health for humanity.
https://t.co/95Qz5mC5pG #Top50inDigitalHealth

[Define Ventures @definevc]

In the post-pandemic market, the virtual care providers that succeed will be the ones that personalize the patient experience.

Our partner Chirag Shah shared our take on the latest headlines with Optum closing its virtual care business.

https://t.co/ZrBcVJ8wBX

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Take the word “pilot” out of your vocabulary.

Establish what good looks like early on.

Understand who holds the purse strings.

Read on for more insightful tips on how to forge strong partnerships with large health providers and payers.

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[Define Ventures @definevc]

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Blackbird Healthcare, a pediatric mental health provider that leverages an integrated, virtual and in-person model with a groundbreaking approach to diagnosing and treating children.
https://t.co/mkqNAEEjDE

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Congrats to not one, not two, but three of our partner companies for being named a Fierce 15 this year!

@9am_health, @joinfoundhealth, & @StoryHealthAI recognized a significant gap in the market and set to work to build forward-thinking solutions.

[FierceHealthcare @FierceHealth]

Meet Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2024
Each of these companies—large and small—demonstrates an embrace of the patient and the provider who both want a better experience in healthcare
https://t.co/6eb7HkUftD

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Making great investments is only the beginning, especially in our complex healthcare system.

It’s clear that 2024 will be yet another test of endurance for founders and they will need more support and partnership than ever.

https://t.co/sNcRUcft1v

[Define Ventures @definevc]

@BusinessInsider turned to our team to help answer the question... which healthcare startups are most likely to continue gaining momentum in 2024?

If @CohereHealth & Crescendo Health aren't already on your radar, they are now!

https://t.co/QmDSTYA2vM

[Define Ventures @definevc]

We couldn't agree more!

[All Raise @AllRaise]

@definevc "Startups should proactively anchor themselves in their core values," is a powerful point. When we're left wondering what we should do, all we need to consult is our values. They won't lead us astray.

[All Raise @AllRaise]

@definevc "Startups should proactively anchor themselves in their core values," is a powerful point. When we're left wondering what we should do, all we need to consult is our values. They won't lead us astray.

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Stick to your values.

Know where and how you work.

You can't control current events, but you can control your response.

Our head of people Karsten Vagner shares several lessons learned in 2023 that will set leaders up for success next year.

https://t.co/JYYFkCR1F4

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Our partner company @sodahealth shared big news today, teaming up with @kroger to provide the largest grocer's customers with tools and information to make better, healthier choices.

https://t.co/BPN6MbKVTx

[FierceHealthIT @FierceHealthIT]

Meet @FierceHealth's 2023 Women of Influence honorees: @Lynne Chou O’Keefe is leading @definevc to be a power player in digital health investing
https://t.co/sfVY13OYYM

[Define Ventures @definevc]

@CBinsights rounded up 50 of the most promising private companies in the digital health space, including two of our partner companies @StoryHealthAI and @dexcare.

Congratulations to all of those featured and their efforts in driving innovation and pushing the industry forward.

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Congratulations to all of the incredible leaders featured on @FierceHealth's Women of Influence list — including our own Lynne Chou O'Keefe! — and their roles in moving the industry forward.

https://t.co/iehJzKFyRZ

[Define Ventures @definevc]

We're welcoming @heyallisonhoff as our new head of marketing.

After spending the last 5 years as one of the first marketing hires at @Wheel_Health & @nurxapp, she's looking forward to partnering with the next generation of digital health innovators.

https://t.co/tnaeYebuVM

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Big congrats are in order for our partner company Laudio 👏

They recently welcomed @memorialhermann as a customer and strategic investor. MHHS is already leveraging Laudio to boost frontline leader efficiency & engagement while reduce admin burden.

https://t.co/uu1ZUQb9uj

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Which growth metrics matter the most to investors when building a digital health platform business?

Thanks to @sethbjoseph for including our POV in this guidebook on how to build & scale network effects in healthcare, along with @julesyoo & @SABarclay.

https://t.co/nYSTvIObHD

[Define Ventures @definevc]

Funding for digital health dropped in H1 2023, but there are some highlights including investments in #womenshealth. Appreciate this report from
@DigitalHealthNY on the state of the industry.

https://t.co/cB1FGyK0tm

@HelloIntrinsic

[ICONIQ @ICONIQCapital]

Congratulations to the entire @DexCare team on your Series C! 🎉

We're thrilled to lead this round and support the company on its mission to help healthcare providers better manage logistics and digital-care delivery.

More➡️https://t.co/bgjnWQz7od