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Define Ventures

Define Ventures, based in California, backs healthtech and digital health startups at Seed and Series A, mostly leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusHealthtech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Define Ventures

6 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Hims & HersFOLX HealthCohere HealthCentivoUnite UsTiaConcert HealthWaltz Health

In their words

Define Ventures - Digital Health Venture CapitalDefine Ventures is one of the largest funds focused on early-stage digital health companies. Our founders choose us because we play offense and drive results.www.definevc.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.

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What stage does Define Ventures invest in?

Define Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Define Ventures invest?

Define Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Define Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Define Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Define Ventures?

Lynne Chou O'Keefe (Founder & Managing Partner), Chirag Shah (Partner), Michael Wert (Partner).

Is Define Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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