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TEXO Ventures

Micro-fund

USHealthtechB2B SaaSEnterpriseDeep Tech

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Investment thesis

TEXO Ventures invests in the 'business' of healthcare rather than the 'science,' targeting companies at the convergence of Health IT and Health Services that use recurring-revenue models, require less capital to commercialize, are highly scalable, and face fewer regulatory hurdles. The firm focuses on four sectors: Health IT and technology-enabled health services; managed care and benefit design; medical devices and diagnostics (only when uniquely differentiated with a clear 510(k)-style regulatory path); and personalized-medicine technology. TEXO explicitly avoids consumer health services, pharmaceutical development, oncology, therapeutics, biotechnology, and pre-revenue concepts, and typically targets opportunities with pre-money valuations between $3M and $10M, taking an active, non-passive approach drawing on more than 60 years of combined operating experience.

Notable quotes

Many healthcare startups fail because they don't understand the regulatory process or they lack the network of industry professionals who will not only validate their product or service, but also drive market traction.

Philip Sanger, MD · TEXO Ventures About Page (texoventures.com/about)

We only invest in the 'business' of healthcare with a specific focus on innovative companies that operate at the convergence of Health IT and Health Services. These Technology-Enabled Health Services typically implement recurring revenue models, require less capital to commercialize, are more highly scalable and have fewer regulatory hurdles.

TEXO Ventures · TEXO Ventures Website (texoventures.com)

We view entrepreneurial tenacity as a driving force in positively shaping the new healthcare landscape. Thus, we take a collaborative approach with our investments. TEXO Ventures works side-by-side with entrepreneurs, providing the foundation of capital and expert guidance needed to launch successful healthcare companies.

TEXO Ventures · LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/texo-ventures)

Team

Philip Sanger, MD

Managing Partner

HealthtechEnterpriseB2B SaaS

Jerry DeVries

Managing Partner

Deep TechHealthtechB2B SaaS

Randall Crowder

Co-Founder and Adviser

HealthtechEnterprise

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
BetterDoctorSeries B$11m2017-06-20
CareDoxSeries A$3m2017-04-13
Ortho KinematicsSeries D$9m2017-02-03
Ortho KinematicsSeries C$10m2015-07-15
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