GV

GV Management Company, LLC, formerly known as Google Ventures, serves as the venture capital arm of Alphabet Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Cambridge, and London. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and late stages, focusing on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, and agriculture. GV has invested in over 300 companies, seeking to support startups that aim to innovate and transform industries. The firm typically invests up to $50 million, with smaller amounts allocated to early-stage ventures. GV provides its portfolio companies with exceptional support by connecting them with Google's resources and talent, leveraging a team of experts in engineering, design, science, and marketing to enhance their growth potential.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Principal

Brian Bendett

Partner

Scott Biller

Venture Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

A Marty Cannon

Founder and Managing Member

Sherry Chao

Principal

Tyson Clark

General Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Scott Davis

Venture Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Catherine J. Friedman

Executive Venture Partner

Cathy Friedman

Venture Partner

Anika Gupta

Principal

Han Hua

Principal

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

Rosana Kapeller

Investor

John Lyman

Partner

Michael Margolis

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Dave Munichiello

Managing Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

Sridhar Ramaswamy

Venture Partner

Leena Rao

Content Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

Elena Sakach

Investment Partner

Luna Schmid

Partner

Vidu Shanmugarajah

Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Graham Spencer

Managing Partner

Jon Stritar

Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Jeremy Whelchel

Partner

Sangeen Zeb

General Partner

Past deals in Personal Health

Sesame

Series B in 2022
Sesame, Inc., operating as SesameCare, is a company that offers a platform for booking doctor appointments and accessing medical care. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, SesameCare aims to simplify the healthcare experience by connecting patients directly with doctors, providing upfront pricing and clear descriptions of medical services. This approach is particularly beneficial for uninsured individuals or those opting to pay out-of-pocket, as it addresses common issues such as hidden costs and unexpected charges that often complicate healthcare access. By focusing on transparency and affordability, SesameCare endeavors to make quality healthcare more accessible for all patients.

Waltz Health

Series A in 2022
Waltz Health operates in the pharmaceutical supply chain, focusing on creating innovative, technology-driven solutions for pricing, distribution, and prescription of medications. The company develops consumer tools aimed at guiding decisions related to prescription care, with a particular emphasis on the needs of both payers and consumers. By utilizing AI-driven marketplaces, Waltz Health seeks to reduce costs and enhance the decision-making process for users. Their offerings provide better pricing information and resources that empower consumers while assisting payers in managing their pharmacy benefits more effectively.

Found

Series B in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence based weight loss accessible & affordable for all.

Quartet Health

Corporate Round in 2021
Quartet Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company partners with health plans and health systems to deliver actionable insights and reports on behavioral health conditions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. Quartet's platform facilitates access to suitable mental health care tailored to individual preferences and clinical needs, ensuring that care is compatible with patients' insurance plans. By connecting physicians, mental health providers, and insurance companies, Quartet seeks to improve the overall health of patients while also reducing healthcare costs.

Patina

Series A in 2021
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live their best lives and age with dignity. That’s why we’re reinventing primary care with an approach designed to profoundly improve the healthcare and aging experience for older adults and their loved ones.

Modern Age

Series A in 2021
Modern Age is a health and wellness platform focused on improving the aging process for individuals. It offers health monitoring software that employs computer vision and machine learning to assess skin, hair, and bone health. The platform also integrates data collected from smart bands to create a comprehensive digital record of an individual's well-being. By analyzing this information, Modern Age provides personalized insights and treatment recommendations, empowering users to manage their health more effectively and lead healthier lives as they age.

Sprinter Health

Series A in 2021
Sprinter Health is a mobile health company that specializes in providing on-demand healthcare services directly to patients' homes. By sending full-time nurses and phlebotomists, known as "Sprinters," the company aims to improve access to preventive care and enhance the overall patient experience. Sprinter Health employs a cost-effective, hybrid care model that facilitates connections between patients and necessary healthcare services, ultimately striving to improve health outcomes and patient satisfaction. This approach allows patients to receive quality medical care in the comfort of their own homes, ensuring convenience and accessibility without compromising on care quality.

Favor

Series B in 2021
The Pill Club is a healthcare service that specializes in delivering birth control and related products across the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in California, it operates as an online retailer and pharmacy, providing a convenient way for women to access birth control, emergency contraceptives, and wellness gifts. The Pill Club is supported by a team of medical professionals and aims to empower women by facilitating personalized healthcare experiences. It offers prescription services in 34 states and Washington D.C., ensuring widespread access to its products. With a focus on women's health and well-being, the company strives to enhance personal freedom and health ownership through its innovative telemedicine approach.

Found

Series A in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence based weight loss accessible & affordable for all.

Ready

Series C in 2020
Ready Responders, Inc. focuses on enhancing community health by providing immediate medical care and support for various health needs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers services such as 911 quick responses, telehealth consultations, and patient access to emergency medical professionals. Their responders visit patients at home to address physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with advanced medical providers. Ready Responders also facilitates connections to external resources for ongoing support and aims to improve patient experiences while reducing overall care costs. The company operates in multiple locations across Louisiana, Nevada, New York City, and the National Capital Region, and is in-network with many major insurance providers.

PatientPing

Series C in 2020
PatientPing, Inc. operates a national care coordination network designed to connect healthcare providers through real-time notifications when patients receive care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers technology solutions for various healthcare stakeholders, including Accountable Care Organizations, hospitals, payers, and post-acute care facilities. Its network comprises a range of healthcare professionals, such as emergency case managers, primary care physicians, and care coordinators, facilitating improved collaboration and information sharing. PatientPing also features a tool called Spotlights, which analyzes real-time data to identify trends in healthcare utilization and performance. The company has formed a strategic partnership with MedAllies, Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of SVB Leerink Holdings LLC, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and experiences through coordinated care.

Ready

Series B in 2020
Ready Responders, Inc. focuses on enhancing community health by providing immediate medical care and support for various health needs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers services such as 911 quick responses, telehealth consultations, and patient access to emergency medical professionals. Their responders visit patients at home to address physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with advanced medical providers. Ready Responders also facilitates connections to external resources for ongoing support and aims to improve patient experiences while reducing overall care costs. The company operates in multiple locations across Louisiana, Nevada, New York City, and the National Capital Region, and is in-network with many major insurance providers.

Collective Health

Series E in 2019
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Quartet Health

Series D in 2019
Quartet Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company partners with health plans and health systems to deliver actionable insights and reports on behavioral health conditions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. Quartet's platform facilitates access to suitable mental health care tailored to individual preferences and clinical needs, ensuring that care is compatible with patients' insurance plans. By connecting physicians, mental health providers, and insurance companies, Quartet seeks to improve the overall health of patients while also reducing healthcare costs.

Favor

Series B in 2019
The Pill Club is a healthcare service that specializes in delivering birth control and related products across the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in California, it operates as an online retailer and pharmacy, providing a convenient way for women to access birth control, emergency contraceptives, and wellness gifts. The Pill Club is supported by a team of medical professionals and aims to empower women by facilitating personalized healthcare experiences. It offers prescription services in 34 states and Washington D.C., ensuring widespread access to its products. With a focus on women's health and well-being, the company strives to enhance personal freedom and health ownership through its innovative telemedicine approach.

Collective Health

Series D in 2018
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Quartet Health

Series C in 2018
Quartet Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company partners with health plans and health systems to deliver actionable insights and reports on behavioral health conditions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. Quartet's platform facilitates access to suitable mental health care tailored to individual preferences and clinical needs, ensuring that care is compatible with patients' insurance plans. By connecting physicians, mental health providers, and insurance companies, Quartet seeks to improve the overall health of patients while also reducing healthcare costs.

Clover Health

Series D in 2017
Clover Health is a health insurance company that specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans for senior citizens. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in several states, including New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health operates a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform that aims to enhance the quality of life for its members through patient-centered analytics and dedicated care management. By utilizing advanced analytics and custom software, Clover Health directs its clinical staff to proactively address gaps in care, focusing on preventive measures and chronic disease management. Its approach not only aims to improve health outcomes but also seeks to reduce unnecessary healthcare spending. The company primarily generates revenue through its insurance segment, which offers both PPO and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans.

Aspire Health

Series D in 2016
Aspire Health, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Nashville, Tennessee, that operates a network of outpatient palliative care practices for patients with serious illnesses. Established in 2012, the company focuses on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress associated with conditions such as cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, liver failure, advanced dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Aspire Health supports patients and their caregivers by navigating the healthcare system, aiding in complex treatment decisions, and offering emotional and spiritual guidance. The organization delivers home-based and outpatient clinical services across several Middle Tennessee counties, including Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson. Aspire Health operates as a subsidiary of Nash Holding Company and emphasizes disease management and care coordination across various settings, including outpatient clinics and assisted living centers.

Quartet Health

Series B in 2016
Quartet Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration between medical and behavioral health providers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company partners with health plans and health systems to deliver actionable insights and reports on behavioral health conditions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. Quartet's platform facilitates access to suitable mental health care tailored to individual preferences and clinical needs, ensuring that care is compatible with patients' insurance plans. By connecting physicians, mental health providers, and insurance companies, Quartet seeks to improve the overall health of patients while also reducing healthcare costs.

PatientPing

Series A in 2015
PatientPing, Inc. operates a national care coordination network designed to connect healthcare providers through real-time notifications when patients receive care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers technology solutions for various healthcare stakeholders, including Accountable Care Organizations, hospitals, payers, and post-acute care facilities. Its network comprises a range of healthcare professionals, such as emergency case managers, primary care physicians, and care coordinators, facilitating improved collaboration and information sharing. PatientPing also features a tool called Spotlights, which analyzes real-time data to identify trends in healthcare utilization and performance. The company has formed a strategic partnership with MedAllies, Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of SVB Leerink Holdings LLC, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and experiences through coordinated care.

Collective Health

Series C in 2015
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2015
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that provides individual and family plans, Medicare Advantage, and small group products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Oscar Health operates in several states, including New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, Ohio, and Tennessee. The company aims to enhance the healthcare experience by utilizing technology, design, and data to create user-friendly services. Its platform includes a software application that helps users find doctors based on location and ratings. Oscar Health primarily serves individuals and families who do not receive health insurance from their employers.

Zephyr Health

Series C in 2015
Zephyr Health, Inc. specializes in providing insights-as-a-service solutions tailored for life sciences companies. Its primary product, Zephyr Illuminate, is a cloud-based platform that integrates global health data to assist pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms in making informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle. The company's offerings include various analytics solutions such as Referral Analytics, which identifies patterns in healthcare provider referrals; Segment Analytics, which compiles data relevant to medical and commercial teams; and Zephyr Recommendations, which enhances engagement with targeted physicians and institutions. Additional tools include Zephyr Profiles, providing comprehensive customer profiles; Zephyr Scores, which benchmark physicians and hospitals against peers; and Zephyr Scoreboard, which tracks trends in specific segments. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Zephyr Health operates as a subsidiary of Anju Software, Inc., and has established a strategic partnership with Decision Resources Group to enhance its data and analytics capabilities.

Spruce

Series A in 2015
Spruce Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers an interactive mobile application designed to connect patients with dermatologists for the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Founded in 2013, Spruce aims to enhance the healthcare experience by streamlining communication between patients and physicians, addressing the common challenges of long wait times and unexpected costs. The platform is focused on making quality healthcare accessible and convenient, allowing patients to receive professional care anytime and anywhere. By leveraging technology, Spruce seeks to enrich the patient-physician relationship and improve overall satisfaction and safety in dermatological care.

One Medical

Private Equity Round in 2014
One Medical is a members-only technology platform offering an array of concierge medical services. The integration of these elements allows them to offer a seamless experience that not only saves their patients time and money but also leads to better health outcomes and happier lives. The company attracts the highest caliber team of health care providers, allowing them to practice medicine the way it should be. Each of their professionals has the time to invest in personal relationships and engage in thoughtful decision-making with their patients. One Medical makes access to care frictionless with face-to-face virtual video visits available anytime. It allows practicing medicine the way it should be practiced, focusing on improving the patient experience, and challenging the healthcare status quo. One Medical was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Collective Health

Series A in 2014
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Doctor On Demand

Seed Round in 2013
Doctor On Demand, Inc. operates an online platform that connects patients with licensed healthcare providers for virtual consultations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of services through its Synapse virtual care platform, catering to health plans and employers. Patients can engage in video consultations for various medical issues, including respiratory infections, mental health conditions, chronic diseases, and more. The platform allows board-certified physicians to prescribe medications and order lab tests, facilitating comprehensive care. Doctor On Demand aims to enhance access to healthcare by providing on-demand and scheduled visits through smartphones, tablets, or computers, ensuring patients receive timely and affordable medical attention.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Series A in 2013
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.

One Medical

Series F in 2013
One Medical is a members-only technology platform offering an array of concierge medical services. The integration of these elements allows them to offer a seamless experience that not only saves their patients time and money but also leads to better health outcomes and happier lives. The company attracts the highest caliber team of health care providers, allowing them to practice medicine the way it should be. Each of their professionals has the time to invest in personal relationships and engage in thoughtful decision-making with their patients. One Medical makes access to care frictionless with face-to-face virtual video visits available anytime. It allows practicing medicine the way it should be practiced, focusing on improving the patient experience, and challenging the healthcare status quo. One Medical was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

FitStar (acq. by Fitbit)

Seed Round in 2012
We are a passionate team creating a next-generation digital fitness platform and are on a mission to craft products that inspire millions of people to get fit and live healthier lives. Along with our new family at Fitbit, we design health and fitness products and experiences that fit seamlessly into everyday life to help millions of people achieve their goals. We provide the workouts, insights and encouragement to make smart choices to show how small, everyday changes add up to big results.
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