Esplanade HealthTech Ventures

Esplanade HealthTech Ventures is a prominent digital health venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies that are revolutionizing healthcare delivery across North America and Europe. With a team of healthcare operators, founders, and investors boasting over 100 years of collective experience, the firm leverages its extensive network to identify and support high-impact digital health solutions, particularly those that are AI-enabled and directly enhance patient care and assist healthcare professionals.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on companies at the seed to Series A stages, with selective Series B investments and follow-on funding. Esplanade HealthTech Ventures primarily invests in digital health companies, with a preference for AI software solutions, and does not invest in invasive devices or biotech. Geographically, the firm targets companies based in Canada, the United States, Israel, and Europe that are commercializing their products in North America.

Esplanade HealthTech Ventures has a diverse portfolio of companies, including binah.ai, BrainBox AI, Cleerly, and Lumen. The firm has demonstrated a strong track record, with several portfolio companies achieving valuations exceeding $100 million and obtaining significant regulatory approvals, such as breakthrough designations from the FDA. This success underscores Esplanade's commitment to empowering digital health entrepreneurs and driving transformative change in the healthcare sector.