Nurse Capital

Nurse Capital is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to investing in nurse-led startups that are innovating within the healthcare sector. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Late Seed and Series A rounds, providing capital to Registered Nurses who are leading high-growth businesses aimed at improving patient health, safety, and treatment approaches. Their inaugural fund, the Nurse Founders Fund, closed in June 2024 with a commitment of $1 million, marking a significant step in supporting nurse entrepreneurs.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes technology-enabled solutions across various sectors, including healthcare technology, medical devices, and digital media platforms. Nurse Capital seeks visionary nurse innovators who are leading differentiated business models and have scalable solutions. They provide not only financial support but also access to a curated network of nurse executive leaders who offer mentorship, business development assistance, and go-to-market strategies to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies.

In November 2024, Nurse Capital announced its first seed-round investments in two nurse-led startups: Wave Therapeutics, which developed AI-enabled soft robotics technology to prevent and treat pressure injuries, and The Nursing Beat, a digital media platform producing daily newsletters for nurses. These investments underscore Nurse Capital's commitment to empowering nurse entrepreneurs and disrupting the nursing care ecosystem through innovative solutions.