Healthcare Shares
The startup operates a crowdfunding platform that connects healthcare professionals with social impact healthcare entrepreneurs, enabling them to invest in promising ventures. This platform facilitates capital raising for healthcare startups, addressing the challenge of funding access for entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector.
- Enterprise Software
- Financial Technology
- Healthcare Technology
- Social Networking
- Software Only
Funding
Raised to date
$800KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 1 round
$798K · Seed
Announced Dec 2022
Disclosed cumulative: $798K
Founders
Product
Problem
Healthcare startups often face challenges in securing funding, particularly those focused on social impact, as traditional venture capital models may not fully align with their mission-driven goals. This can limit their ability to scale and address critical public health needs.
Solution
Healthcare Shares operates as a venture capital firm and studio that invests in and builds healthcare startups with a focus on generating positive social impact. The firm provides capital and services to innovative healthcare startups, connecting them with a community of healthcare professionals and executives. In addition to capital, Healthcare Shares offers services such as marketing and software development to help startups grow and succeed. The firm's venture capital fund is backed by physician investors and healthcare executives who are interested in supporting companies that improve public health.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare startups seeking capital and support, as well as physicians and healthcare executives interested in investing in social impact healthcare ventures.
Features
- Venture capital investments ranging from $25K to $500K
- Marketing services, including LinkedIn advertising campaign management
- Software development services
- Social networking platform for healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators
- Community platform for connecting with healthcare professionals and executives