Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | BioTech • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $500,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
SmartHealth Catalyzer is a venture studio specifically focused on the biomedical sector, actively engaged in accelerating the commercialization process of advanced therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices. Their mission is to transform promising biomedical research from Midwest universities and research hospitals into viable startups that are equipped to address life-threatening diseases. SmartHealth Catalyzer is strategically situated at the heart of the largest biomedical cluster in the Midwest. Their approach involves building strong biomedical startups by leveraging the experience of their 'Ops Team,' which consists of bioentrepreneurs and biotech experts, each boasting over 30 years of industry experience. The expertise of this team spans across various sectors such as drug development, diagnostic advancements, and medical device innovation. This fund has a clear investment focus on companies within the BioTech, Medical Devices & Hospital Services, and Pharmaceutical & Medicine industries, with a special emphasis on enterprises that target women's health. SmartHealth Catalyzer provides pre-seed investment with amounts ranging from a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum cap of $500,000, with an investment 'sweet spot' at around $500,000. They operate as a venture creation team, fostering operations and maintaining a portfolio of their projects, providing not only capital but also essential strategic support to ensure the sustained growth and development of their investments.