Jumpstart Nova

Jumpstart Nova is a venture capital investment firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 2020. The company focuses on investing in seed and Series A healthcare startups that are innovating in areas such as tech-enabled services, biotechnology, diagnostic devices, health information technology, digital health, and consumer health and wellness. By leveraging insights and support from experienced leaders in the healthcare industry, Jumpstart Nova aims to catalyze the growth of its portfolio companies, fostering advancements in healthcare technology and services across the United States.

Kathryne Cooper

Partner

7 past transactions

Intus Care

Funding Round in 2024
Intus Care, Inc. is a healthcare analytics platform focused on improving patient care and reducing hospitalizations for vulnerable and complex patients. Founded in 2018 and based in North Providence, Rhode Island, the company connects home care providers to patients through an application that tracks provider efficiency via electronic visit verification. Utilizing machine learning, the platform predicts hospital readmissions and identifies patients at high risk for hospitalizations. It also facilitates automatic patient risk grouping, enables care coordination teams to receive notifications about changes in patient health status, and supports the development of data-driven interventions and care plans. By synthesizing financial, clinical, and administrative data, Intus Care helps organizations such as nursing homes, PACE programs, and home care agencies visualize healthcare trends, ultimately aiming to deliver cost-effective healthcare solutions.

Mae Health

Seed Round in 2024
Mae is a women's health care center providing pregnancy and postpartum support, tailored to women's needs. Mae is establishing a world in which high-quality, proactive care is the norm. Mae improves the quality of care for Black women by providing a trusted, digital-first health platform.

Therify

Seed Round in 2023
Therify offers mental health benefits tailored for companies, focusing on inclusive support for employees. Its web platform connects users with culturally responsive therapists and provides access to live community sessions and self-guided resources aimed at enhancing emotional well-being. The software utilizes AI technology to facilitate personalized therapist matching and deliver evidence-based mental healthcare solutions. By equipping employees with the tools and skills necessary for greater happiness and productivity, Therify seeks to foster a healthier workforce.

Time Study

Venture Round in 2022
Time Study Inc. is a company that specializes in developing web and mobile application software aimed at providing enterprise solutions for time tracking and reporting. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company offers a time intelligence platform that employs machine learning to convert enterprise time data into actionable insights. This technology focuses on optimizing workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, and compliance, particularly within healthcare organizations. Time Study's platform automates the time submission process, making it easier for users to collect, validate, and report on time spent at work. By reducing administrative overhead, the software allows organizations to reallocate resources to other critical areas. The company's focus on addressing issues like turnover and burnout has made it a preferred choice among leading US hospitals for managing time-related analytics.

Humanity Health

Series A in 2022
Humanity Health is a platform dedicated to supporting underrepresented leaders in healthcare and life sciences by facilitating career advancement and talent acquisition. The company employs a personalized service model to provide women and people of color with access to career-accelerating opportunities and valuable introductions. It also assists employer partners in identifying, engaging, and recruiting diverse healthcare talent, leading to more inclusive hiring outcomes. The Humanity Talent Network (HTN), a private membership network, serves to amplify and connect experienced underrepresented professionals, helping them excel in competitive executive roles, board positions, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Through its proprietary screening technology and leadership development programs, Humanity Health aims to transform the landscape of healthcare recruitment and promote diversity within the industry.

Intus Care

Seed Round in 2022
Intus Care, Inc. is a healthcare analytics platform focused on improving patient care and reducing hospitalizations for vulnerable and complex patients. Founded in 2018 and based in North Providence, Rhode Island, the company connects home care providers to patients through an application that tracks provider efficiency via electronic visit verification. Utilizing machine learning, the platform predicts hospital readmissions and identifies patients at high risk for hospitalizations. It also facilitates automatic patient risk grouping, enables care coordination teams to receive notifications about changes in patient health status, and supports the development of data-driven interventions and care plans. By synthesizing financial, clinical, and administrative data, Intus Care helps organizations such as nursing homes, PACE programs, and home care agencies visualize healthcare trends, ultimately aiming to deliver cost-effective healthcare solutions.

Alerje

Seed Round in 2020
Alerje, Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in emergency medicine and digital oral immunotherapy management for individuals with food allergies. Founded in 2015, Alerje has developed an innovative epinephrine auto-injector designed to fit within a smartphone case, enhancing patient adherence and emergency response capabilities. The accompanying mobile application allows users to create personalized food allergy profiles, share this information with their CareCircle—comprising family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals—and receive location alerts. Additionally, the platform enables users to filter recipes and scan grocery items for potential allergens, thereby improving dietary decision-making. Alerje's system has been validated by the National Science Foundation, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by food allergies.
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