Orlando Healthcare Ventures

Orlando Healthcare Ventures is the venture investment arm of the Orlando Health system. It puts capital into early-stage companies whose technology could change how healthcare is delivered.

The team works alongside the system's clinicians and leaders to find, assess and fund startups. It looks for a realistic prospect of financial return, room to grow and a fit with the health system's mission.

Products and services

• Early-stage investment: funding for young healthcare and life-science companies.
• Clinical input: company selection draws on the views of practising clinicians and hospital leaders.
• Portfolio support: the site highlights portfolio firms in medical devices, surgical imaging and stroke treatment.

Clients

Founders of early-stage healthcare, medical device and biotechnology businesses whose products could improve patient care.

Key facts

• Team: a managing director, a principal and an investment analyst
• Focus: healthcare innovation and life sciences
• Structure: a corporate venture arm linked to a hospital system