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HealthQuest Capital

North America, California, United States, Redwood City

Description

HealthQuest Capital is a prominent growth equity firm based in Redwood City, California, specializing in the healthcare sector. Established in 2013, the firm focuses on investing in commercial-stage companies that offer innovative products, services, or technologies with proven market traction and significant growth potential. Their investment thesis centers on identifying businesses that are poised to transform healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs across various sub-sectors, including medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and tech-enabled services.

HealthQuest Capital employs a hands-on approach, leveraging its deep industry expertise and extensive network to support portfolio companies through strategic guidance, operational improvements, and access to key industry relationships. The firm's commitment to the healthcare ecosystem is underscored by its impressive fundraising track record, having raised over $2 billion in capital across multiple funds since its inception. This substantial capital base allows them to make meaningful investments in companies that have already achieved commercial success and are ready to scale.

In a notable development, HealthQuest Capital announced the close of its fifth fund, HealthQuest Partners V, L.P., in early 2023, securing $675 million in commitments. This fund reinforces their strategy of targeting high-growth healthcare companies that are beyond the early-stage venture phase but require significant capital to accelerate their market penetration and expansion. The firm typically seeks companies with established revenues and a clear path to profitability, aiming to provide the necessary resources for these businesses to achieve their next phase of growth and ultimately deliver strong returns for their limited partners.

Investor Profile

HealthQuest Capital has backed more than 52 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 30 rounds, about 58% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Health Diagnostics.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $25M – $75M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (31%)
  • Series C (21%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series F (6%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Series G (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (87%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • South Korea (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Medical
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Wellness
  • Mhealth
  • Clinical Trials
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does HealthQuest Capital frequently co-invest with?

Safeguard Scientifics
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Radnor
Co-Investments: 3
Advent Life Sciences
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
5AM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Essex Woodlands Healthcare Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Lumira Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 6
BioStar Capital
North America, Michigan, United States, Petoskey
Co-Investments: 3
Arboretum Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Co-Investments: 3
Aisling Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Evidity Health Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does HealthQuest Capital often collaborate with?

RD
North America, New Jersey, United States, Chester
Shared Deals: 1
S. Tyler Hollmig
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
Hemanth Varghese
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by HealthQuest Capital?

Alpheus Medical

Oakdale, Pennsylvania, United States

Alpheus Medical provides a novel sonodynamic therapy platform targeting solid body cancers.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series BMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $52,000,000
hellocare

Clearwater, Florida, United States

hellocare is an end-to-end telehealth and virtual healthcare delivery platform comprising software, hardware, and AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologyPrivate Social NetworkingSocial MediaSoftware
Series UnknownApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $47,000,000
OrganOx

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

OrganOx is a medical technology company.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series UnknownFeb 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $142,000,000
Royal Solutions Group

Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Royal Solutions Group is an IT company that provides software and services to its clients nationwide in the healthcare industry.

Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
Series UnknownDec 23, 2024
Cellipont Bioservices

Poway, California, United States

Cellipont Bioservices is a cell therapy CDMO that specializes in cell therapy development and small-to-large batch production.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingTherapeutics
Series UnknownOct 7, 2024
HistoSonics

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

HistoSonics specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices, interventional radiology, and surgical robotics.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series DAug 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $102,000,000
RareCyte

Seattle, Washington, United States

RareCyte is a life science research and diagnostic development company focused on characterizing and isolating rare cells in the blood.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Series UnknownJun 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Nomad Health

New York, New York, United States

Nomad Health is an online staffing marketplace that connects clinicians to healthcare jobs.

Health CareHuman ResourcesMarketplaceRecruiting
Series EJun 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Inbound Health

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Inbound Health is a company that enables health systems and health plans to offer hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home programs.

Health Care
Series BSep 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Clearsense

Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States

Clearsense is a software company that provides healthcare analytics and data management solutions for patients and organizations.

AnalyticsBig DataData ManagementHealth CareSoftware
Series DJan 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $50,000,000