Venture Capital Investors

Blue Venture Funds

Blue Venture Funds invests in innovation by backing companies focused on high-impact, technology-driven solutions.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
Blue Venture Funds
Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Activity Level
Funds Raised
Industry Focus
Healthcare IT
Healthcare Services
Software

Contact Information

Contact
John Banta
Title
Managing Director
Mailing Address
225 North Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
The Blue Venture Funds (BVF), a unique collaboration among Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and Sandbox, is owned, governed and capitalized by participating Blue Plans and affiliates. The Funds invest in venture and growth opportunities within healthcare technology, healthcare services and clinical sciences.
Profile
Blue Venture Funds LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Last Transaction
6/20/2024

Transaction History

Our records indicate that Blue Venture Funds invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
6/20/2024
$25,000,000
5/21/2024
$60,000,000
9/13/2023
$20,000,000
7/26/2023
$30,000,000
6/16/2022
$28,000,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Managing Director
John Banta
  John Banta LinkedIn Profile  John Banta Twitter Account  John Banta News  John Banta on Facebook
Venture Partner
Mark Bartlett
  Mark Bartlett LinkedIn Profile  Mark Bartlett Twitter Account  Mark Bartlett News  Mark Bartlett on Facebook
Vice President
Andrew Boyd
  Andrew Boyd LinkedIn Profile  Andrew Boyd Twitter Account  Andrew Boyd News  Andrew Boyd on Facebook
Vice President
Kelly Carlquist
  Kelly Carlquist LinkedIn Profile  Kelly Carlquist Twitter Account  Kelly Carlquist News  Kelly Carlquist on Facebook
Managing Director
Matt Downs
  Matt Downs LinkedIn Profile  Matt Downs Twitter Account  Matt Downs News  Matt Downs on Facebook
Managing Director
Tom Hawes
  Tom Hawes LinkedIn Profile  Tom Hawes Twitter Account  Tom Hawes News  Tom Hawes on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Naylor
  Jennifer Naylor LinkedIn Profile  Jennifer Naylor Twitter Account  Jennifer Naylor News  Jennifer Naylor on Facebook

 


Funds

No fund closings have been recorded for this company.

 


Portfolio Companies

Blue Venture Funds has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

Tech Company

 

 


 

 

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