Define Ventures

Define Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in investing exclusively in digital health companies, aiming to support entrepreneurs who are dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative digital solutions. By partnering with these entrepreneurs, Define Ventures seeks to leverage their expertise and insights to redefine the healthcare landscape.

Chuka Esiobu

Senior Associate

Garrett Howard

Senior Associate and Investor

Lynne Chou O'Keefe

Founder and Managing Partner

Chirag Shah

Partner

Hong Truong

Principal

Past deals in Personal Health

9amHealth

Series A in 2024
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Crescendo Health

Seed Round in 2023
Crescendo Health is a digital health company focused on transforming the collection and utilization of patient health data to enhance clinical research. The company builds relationships with patients by obtaining their consent to gather health information, which is then curated for trial sponsors, offering a comprehensive and longitudinal overview of patient health. Crescendo Health operates a public benefit platform that assembles individual health stories while ensuring privacy, allowing patients to maintain access to their personal health records or request deletion of their data. The information is securely stored in a cloud-based database, enabling healthcare providers and researchers to gain insights into full health journeys and improve the design of clinical trials. Founded by experienced healthcare executives, the team combines expertise from research, technology, and the provider community.

FOLX

Series B in 2022
FOLX Health is a telehealth platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing digital healthcare services for the LGBTQIA+ community. Launched in 2020, the platform creates a medical service marketplace specifically designed for queer and trans individuals. FOLX Health offers access to a network of clinicians who understand the unique needs of this community, focusing on services such as gender-affirming hormone therapy, sexual health, and family creation. The platform also provides virtual consultations, discreet delivery of at-home medication kits, and general medical services, aiming to eliminate the barriers and stigma often encountered in traditional healthcare settings. By prioritizing the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals, FOLX Health fosters a supportive environment for patients to manage their health needs.

9amHealth

Series A in 2022
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Found

Series B in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

9amHealth

Seed Round in 2021
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Tia

Series B in 2021
Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven support for women's health and lifestyle. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City with an additional office in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features services such as birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and the ability to locate nearby healthcare providers. The platform empowers women to manage their health by allowing them to schedule in-person appointments and access virtual care. Tia aims to address the unique needs of women in the healthcare system, recognizing that they control a significant portion of healthcare spending in the U.S. The company is supported by various venture funds, highlighting its commitment to building a healthcare model that prioritizes female patients.

Found

Series A in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

MedArrive

Seed Round in 2020
MedArrive, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service health platform that facilitates the extension of healthcare services into patients' homes. Based in New York, the company connects healthcare providers with a network of emergency medical professionals, allowing for a seamless integration of in-home care and telemedicine. This innovative approach aims to serve vulnerable populations by improving access to high-quality healthcare while reducing overall costs. MedArrive's platform consolidates clinical data into electronic medical records and enhances communication and billing processes, ultimately fostering better patient outcomes and encouraging self-advocacy among patients. By utilizing an underemployed workforce, MedArrive aims to bridge the virtual care gap, ensuring continuity of care and re-engaging patients in primary healthcare services.

Tia

Series A in 2020
Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven support for women's health and lifestyle. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City with an additional office in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features services such as birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and the ability to locate nearby healthcare providers. The platform empowers women to manage their health by allowing them to schedule in-person appointments and access virtual care. Tia aims to address the unique needs of women in the healthcare system, recognizing that they control a significant portion of healthcare spending in the U.S. The company is supported by various venture funds, highlighting its commitment to building a healthcare model that prioritizes female patients.

FOLX

Venture Round in 2020
FOLX Health is a telehealth platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing digital healthcare services for the LGBTQIA+ community. Launched in 2020, the platform creates a medical service marketplace specifically designed for queer and trans individuals. FOLX Health offers access to a network of clinicians who understand the unique needs of this community, focusing on services such as gender-affirming hormone therapy, sexual health, and family creation. The platform also provides virtual consultations, discreet delivery of at-home medication kits, and general medical services, aiming to eliminate the barriers and stigma often encountered in traditional healthcare settings. By prioritizing the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals, FOLX Health fosters a supportive environment for patients to manage their health needs.

Found

Seed Round in 2020
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Verana Health

Series D in 2020
Verana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Digisight Technologies, the company connects healthcare providers with patients through innovative solutions. Its flagship product, SightBook, is a mobile application that enables users to test their vision and share results with their physicians in real-time, facilitating timely appointments and treatments. Verana Health manages data from over 20,000 healthcare providers and 70 electronic health record systems, leveraging its AI-enhanced platform, VeraQ™, to create a robust healthcare data ecosystem. By utilizing advanced analytics on curated datasets, Verana Health supports life sciences partners in improving clinical research and enhancing patient care outcomes.

Tia

Seed Round in 2019
Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven support for women's health and lifestyle. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City with an additional office in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features services such as birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and the ability to locate nearby healthcare providers. The platform empowers women to manage their health by allowing them to schedule in-person appointments and access virtual care. Tia aims to address the unique needs of women in the healthcare system, recognizing that they control a significant portion of healthcare spending in the U.S. The company is supported by various venture funds, highlighting its commitment to building a healthcare model that prioritizes female patients.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.