We launched NueCura Partners, LLC with the goal of addressing an unmet need in the Nashville investment community. There are many experienced business and healthcare operators who have an interest in investing in early-stage healthcare businesses, but don’t have the time, expertise or confidence to identify and evaluate good opportunities. NueCura is attempting to change this paradigm.
Nashville is flush with traditional venture capital companies that offer excellent investment opportunities. However, the typical VC model requires front and back end fees and the fund managers control all investment decisions. Alternatively, there are a few local angel investment companies but these also have fee requirements and are not healthcare specific.
NueCura Partner’s offers another option. We are an affiliated angel investor model where each member makes their own investment decision following group and individual deal due diligence. NueCura focuses specifically on investments in the healthcare sector. We consider the full spectrum of healthcare-related businesses with the exception of biopharmaceuticals and implantable medical devices (beyond 510K approval).
NueCura Partners has taken capital positions in several well known offerings including Diatherix Laboratories, NextGxDx, and LeanKit. We are also participating in the upcoming Series A round financing for InvisionHeart. The Nashville investment community has been very receptive to NueCura Partners and the professionalism and expertise we bring to the financing process for early-stage companies. We are excited for our opportunity and for the potential we have to favorably impact new healthcare businesses in Nashville. We are investing in the ‘new age’ of healthcare!