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Jumpstart Foundry

Jumpstart Foundry is a Nashville-based accelerator that invests in pre-seed healthcare technology startups. Founded in 2009, it focuses on guiding innovators to impact health through capital, connections, and support.

Website
jsf.co
Founded
2009
Recorded stages
Pre Seed
Recorded regions
United States

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Seed Accelerator Rankings Project2013JumpStart Foundry#14No prior editionCPerformance, Prestige
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Overview

Jumpstart Foundry (JSF) is a Nashville-based healthcare pre-seed fund founded in 2009 by Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney. The organization invests in 30-50 healthcare technology companies annually, focusing on guiding innovators to impact health through capital, connections, and support. JSF has established relationships with major hospitals, insurance companies, and healthcare corporations across the United States.

Focus

Jumpstart Foundry invests in pre-seed healthcare startups that provide solutions in health technology, digital health, diagnostic devices, and consumer health products/services. The organization aims to support early-stage, high-growth solutions by equipping portfolio companies with tools and resources necessary for success.

Support

Jumpstart Foundry offers capital investment, lifetime access to Jumpstart Insight for founder support, mentorship, vendor partnerships, and a community of fellow founders.

Questions

What is the application process?

Applications are open year-round with four quarterly cycles.

What sectors do you invest in?

We focus on healthcare technology, digital health, and consumer health products.

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