McKesson Ventures
Description
McKesson Ventures is the strategic venture capital arm of McKesson Corporation, a global leader in healthcare supply chain management, retail pharmacy, and healthcare information technology. Based in San Francisco, the firm is dedicated to investing in early and growth-stage companies that are transforming the healthcare industry. Their investment thesis is closely aligned with McKesson's broader strategic priorities, focusing on areas such as digital health, value-based care, healthcare IT, biopharma services, and supply chain innovation.
The firm seeks out companies that can drive significant improvements in healthcare delivery, efficiency, and patient outcomes. They are active investors across various funding stages, typically participating in Series A, B, and C rounds. McKesson Ventures leverages its parent company's extensive industry expertise, market access, and operational resources to provide more than just capital to its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and potential commercial partnerships.
McKesson Ventures has built a robust portfolio, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation within the healthcare ecosystem. As of recent data, their portfolio includes over 60 companies, showcasing a broad reach across different healthcare segments. This extensive network allows them to identify and support disruptive technologies and business models that can shape the future of healthcare.
Their typical initial investment ranges from $5 million to $20 million, reflecting their focus on providing meaningful capital to fuel growth and scale for promising ventures. This strategic approach ensures that their investments are not only financially sound but also contribute to the evolution of healthcare in areas critical to McKesson's long-term vision.
Investor Profile
McKesson Ventures has backed more than 53 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Information Technology.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (26%)
- Series C (15%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series A (13%)
- Corporate Round (8%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Series E (6%)
- Series D (6%)
- Seed (4%)
- Series F (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- Canada (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
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Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical
- Information Technology
- Software
- Hospital
- Analytics
- Clinical Trials
- Mobile Apps
- Big Data
- Apps
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