GV Investment Managers

GV Investment Managers is a private equity firm founded in 2000 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm specializes in impact investing, private equity, and portfolio management services. It focuses on sectors such as life sciences, consumer products, enterprise solutions, cryptocurrency, climate technology, and frontier innovations. With Alphabet as its sole limited partner, GV Investment Managers primarily targets investments in North America and Europe. The firm collaborates with operating partners who assist startups in areas such as design, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, and engineering, while also facilitating connections with Google for technological support and expertise.

Brian Bendett

Partner

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan

General Partner

Terri Burns

Partner

Frederique Dame

Partner

Karim Faris

General Partner

Crystal Huang

Partner

Tom Hulme

General Partner and Head of Europe

John Lyman

Partner

Laura Melahn

Partner

Erik Nordlander

General Partner

David Reshef

Venture Partner

Ben Robbins

General Partner

Issi Rozen

Venture Partner

M.G. Siegler

General Partner

Andy Wheeler

General Partner

Krishna Yeshwant

Managing Partner

Sangeen Zeb

Partner

David Schenkein

General Partner

Past deals in Personal Health

Midi Health

Series B in 2024
Midi Health is a virtual care clinic dedicated to addressing the health needs of women, particularly during menopause and related conditions. The clinic specializes in treating issues such as depression, gynecological cancer, and menstrual problems through a clinical platform that delivers personalized care protocols. These protocols are administered by clinicians who are trained in female midlife health. Midi Health enhances its services by utilizing specialized at-home labs, providing prescription medications, supplements, and lifestyle coaching. This comprehensive approach aims to empower women to manage the challenges they face during critical stages of their lives and careers.

Oula Health

Series B in 2024
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.

Allara

Series A in 2023
Allara is a healthcare program focused on providing specialized virtual care for women dealing with complex chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome. The platform connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians, offering a comprehensive approach that includes diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and personalized video consultations. Allara emphasizes holistic care, integrating dietary and lifestyle changes alongside nutrition counseling to help women manage their health effectively. Through its virtual appointments, the program aims to simplify access to expert care, enabling patients to track and improve their overall medical wellbeing.

Midi Health

Series A in 2023
Midi Health is a virtual care clinic dedicated to addressing the health needs of women, particularly during menopause and related conditions. The clinic specializes in treating issues such as depression, gynecological cancer, and menstrual problems through a clinical platform that delivers personalized care protocols. These protocols are administered by clinicians who are trained in female midlife health. Midi Health enhances its services by utilizing specialized at-home labs, providing prescription medications, supplements, and lifestyle coaching. This comprehensive approach aims to empower women to manage the challenges they face during critical stages of their lives and careers.

Caraway

Series A in 2023
Caraway is a digital healthcare company for college women+ that provides integrated mental, reproductive and physical healthcare services. Built with students for students, Caraway arms women+ with the first personalized, equitable and digitally-accessible care solution that prioritizes their needs and concerns. With an unprecedented need for mental health resources and new barriers and persistent inequities in women’s+ health, Caraway provides access to trusted, holistic, and compassionate healthcare so women+ can get the care they need when they need it.

Rippl Care

Seed Round in 2022
Rippl Care is a mental health company based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to supporting seniors affected by dementia and other neurocognitive disorders. Founded in 2021, the company employs a value-based approach that emphasizes personalized care. Rippl Care utilizes innovative technology to deliver comprehensive support, allowing seniors to receive care through various channels, including phone, online, and in-person visits. By focusing on empowering clinicians and adopting a new care model, Rippl Care aims to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Brightline

Series C in 2022
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.

Verana Health

Series E in 2022
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.

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.

Signos

Series A in 2021
Signos is focused on addressing the obesity epidemic by promoting healthy habits and stabilizing glucose levels through an innovative approach that combines continuous glucose monitoring with an AI-powered application. The company's platform offers real-time insights and personalized recommendations aimed at facilitating sustainable weight loss. By utilizing a wearable device alongside its software, Signos allows users to monitor their glucose levels and visualize their metabolism, empowering them to make informed dietary choices. With a significant portion of the American population facing challenges related to weight management, Signos provides a novel solution to help individuals understand their unique physiological responses to food, ultimately supporting their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

Patina

Series A in 2021
Patina is a healthcare provider focused on enhancing the aging experience for older adults and their families. The company has developed a care model that prioritizes the unique needs and values of this demographic. By offering personalized and on-demand services, Patina aims to create a healthcare experience that is both human-centered and supportive. This approach allows families to actively participate in the care of their loved ones, ensuring that older adults receive the attention and respect they deserve as they navigate the challenges of aging. Patina's mission is to empower individuals to live their best lives and maintain their dignity as they age.

Sprinter Health

Series A in 2021
Sprinter Health is an on-demand mobile health company that sends full-time nurses and phlebotomists (“Sprinters”) into the home.

Brightline

Series B in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.

Favor

Series B in 2021
Favor is a direct-to-consumer service for women and people who menstruate, that’s on a mission to make healthcare more accessible by building a digital health platform that closes racial, gender and socioeconomic gaps in our healthcare system. Favor is the easiest way for women and people who menstruate to address their sexual health and overall wellbeing, regardless of where they live or if they’re covered by health insurance–making Favor an affordable, accessible telehealth provider.

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.

Ready

Series C in 2020
Ready Responders was founded in 2016 with the mission of giving patients direct access to healthcare professionals in their homes and giving Responders the opportunity to provide care in their communities. Responders travel to patients’ homes to address their physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with an advanced medical or behavioral health provider, and connecting them with external resources and relationships for ongoing, sustained support. With Ready Responders, patients now have access to quality whole-person care in their homes, 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, and talented individuals are provided the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, mission-driven company. They are in-network with most major insurance companies in the markets they serve. Ready Responders is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Google Ventures, Founders Fund, Rise of the Rest, and City Lights Capital.

Ready

Series B in 2020
Ready Responders was founded in 2016 with the mission of giving patients direct access to healthcare professionals in their homes and giving Responders the opportunity to provide care in their communities. Responders travel to patients’ homes to address their physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with an advanced medical or behavioral health provider, and connecting them with external resources and relationships for ongoing, sustained support. With Ready Responders, patients now have access to quality whole-person care in their homes, 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, and talented individuals are provided the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, mission-driven company. They are in-network with most major insurance companies in the markets they serve. Ready Responders is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Google Ventures, Founders Fund, Rise of the Rest, and City Lights Capital.

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.

Favor

Series B in 2019
Favor is a direct-to-consumer service for women and people who menstruate, that’s on a mission to make healthcare more accessible by building a digital health platform that closes racial, gender and socioeconomic gaps in our healthcare system. Favor is the easiest way for women and people who menstruate to address their sexual health and overall wellbeing, regardless of where they live or if they’re covered by health insurance–making Favor an affordable, accessible telehealth provider.

Verana Health

Series C in 2018
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.

Walker and Company Brands

Series B in 2015
Walker & Company Brands is a manufacturer of health and beauty products specifically designed for people of color, focusing on both men and women. The company offers a range of products, including shaving kits and hair care collections tailored for coarse and curly hair. With a commitment to consumer-centricity, Walker & Company aims to reinvent the experience of learning about, purchasing, and enjoying health and beauty products. By developing and testing products that meet the unique needs of its community, the company strives to provide excellent customer service and a straightforward shopping experience.

Spruce Health

Series A in 2015
Spruce Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, 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 Health aims to streamline the healthcare experience by providing a platform that enhances communication between patients and physicians. The company focuses on making healthcare more accessible and affordable, eliminating the common frustrations of long wait times and unexpected costs. By leveraging software to improve the patient-physician relationship, Spruce Health seeks to enhance the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and overall efficiency in healthcare delivery.

Rise

Seed Round in 2013
Rise provides affordable 1:1 personal diet coaching from top nutrition experts. Their unique mobile platform connects you with an expert nutrition coach that understands your personal tastes and lifestyle, and holds you accountable until you achieve your goals. And through smart design and efficiency leaps, they’re able to provide this service for as low as $1 per day.

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.

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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