StartUp Health is a New York–based health innovation company and venture capital platform that invests in, supports, and connects startups building solutions across the entire healthcare ecosystem. It operates as both an early-stage investor and a long-term ecosystem partner, backing founders through its Health Moonshot Communities.

 Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus — early checks to help founders reach initial traction.
 Series A: Selective participation and follow-on for high-performing portfolio companies.
 Long-Term Support: Designed to stay engaged across multiple rounds rather than exit early.

 Typical Check Size: $100K–$500K at initial entry; follow-ons vary by company and fund.
Equity Taken:
• StartUp Health does not publish a fixed ownership target.
• Founder-side expectation: initial investments typically translate to ~2%–8% ownership, reflecting its role as an early but non-controlling investor.
• In some cases (very early/pre-seed), ownership may land slightly higher; in later seed/Series A entries, ownership is usually lower.
• StartUp Health is not a venture studio and does not aim for double-digit ownership as a standard.
Equity Structure: Mix of SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced preferred equity depending on stage and round.
Governance: Generally no board seat required; may take observer or advisory roles.

Submission Method: Founders apply through StartUp Health’s online platform to join a Health Moonshot Community.
Rolling Intake: Applications are reviewed year-round; investment decisions are selective and thesis-driven.

Sector Focus: Broad healthcare — digital health, biotech, diagnostics, care delivery, health equity, AI in health, enterprise health IT.
 Geography: Global — strong U.S. presence with international portfolio companies.
Stage: Pre-seed through Series A.
Team: Mission-driven founders aligned with long-term healthcare transformation.

Platform Application: Founder, product, and mission alignment review.
 Community Admission: Acceptance into a Health Moonshot Community.
 Investment Review: Separate, selective process for capital deployment.
 Diligence & Close: Standard early-stage diligence and documentation.

Early Capital: Founder-friendly early checks with modest dilution.
 Ecosystem Access: Entry into a global network of health founders, corporates, payers, providers, and investors.
 Long-Term Partner: Ongoing support, visibility, and follow-on opportunities.
 Credibility: Strong signaling within the digital health and healthcare innovation ecosystem.