Jumpstart Nova
Overview
Jumpstart Nova is a venture capital firm that launched its first fund in 2022, which was the first in the U.S. to invest exclusively in Black-founded and led healthcare companies. Managed by Jumpstart Health Investors, the firm focuses on Seed and Series A investments in sectors including health IT, digital health, tech-enabled services, diagnostic devices, biotech, and consumer health and wellness. Its first fund, Jumpstart Nova Fund I, closed at $55 million. A second fund, Jumpstart Nova Fund II, has expanded the investment thesis to include all founders. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with a presence in Los Angeles, CA.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
jumpstartnova.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Cost IQ | Aug 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| IntusCare | Jan 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Mae Health Inc. | May 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| ViuHealth | Mar 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Teamwork Healthcare | Sep 2021 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Marcus Whitney
Founder and Managing Partner
Kathryne Cooper
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Jumpstart Nova based?
Jumpstart Nova is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
When was Jumpstart Nova founded?
Founding year information for Jumpstart Nova is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Jumpstart Nova have?
Jumpstart Nova has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Jumpstart Nova's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Health Cost IQ, IntusCare, Mae Health Inc., ViuHealth, Teamwork Healthcare.
What was Jumpstart Nova's most recent investment shown here?
Jumpstart Nova's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in IntusCare in 2025.
What sectors does Jumpstart Nova focus on?
Jumpstart Nova focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Jumpstart Nova focus on?
Jumpstart Nova typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Jumpstart Nova's AUM?
Jumpstart Nova's assets under management are estimated between $55.0M and $155.0M.