Kaiser Permanente Ventures

Kaiser Permanente Ventures is the investment arm of Kaiser Permanente. It invests in healthcare companies aimed at areas of real need. It wants to bridge the gap between the healthcare system and the wider innovation scene, and to bring new approaches into established organisations.

Products and services

• Healthcare investment: capital for promising companies in the sector.
• Industry insight: knowledge of what matters in healthcare delivery.
• Partnership with entrepreneurs: working with founders to build their companies.

Who it works with

Healthcare startups whose solutions offer clear value to patients, providers, delivery systems and the wider community. Its news feed mentions investments in Ordr, a connected device security company, and DexCare, a Providence spinoff, alongside other portfolio announcements such as Softheon and Freenome.

Key facts

• Parent: Kaiser Permanente
• Focus: Healthcare innovation