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HealthQuest Capital

HealthQuest Capital, based in California, backs healthtech and life sciences companies at Series B, leading rounds with checks from $10 million to over $30 million.

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Entry stageSeries B
Check size$10M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusHealthtech, Life sciences
Latest fundn/a
Investing team15 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at HealthQuest Capital

15 people on the investing team, 8 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

David KabakoffFounding Senior PartnerHe has experience as an executive and board member in the diagnostics and biotech sectors.
Garheng KongFounding Managing PartnerHe founded HealthQuest Capital to invest in healthcare innovation.
Jared TeoManaging Director, Investment ExecutionHe previously worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and in R&D roles at several medical device companies.
Randy ScottFounding PartnerHe previously worked in consumer products marketing and as a MedTech entrepreneur.
Nate BurnsPartnerHe has experience in growth equity and debt financings across the healthcare, consumer, and technology sectors.
Sam BraschPartnerHe has experience in healthcare and life sciences investing and previously held management roles at Medtronic.
Sharath ReddyPartnerHe has experience as an investor and operator within the healthcare and credit sectors.
Witney McKiernanPartnerShe previously worked as an investor and an oncology nurse.
Bill GerardVice PresidentHe previously worked at SV Health Investors, Leerink Partners, and KPMG, focusing on healthcare investments and transactions.
Emily ZhenPrincipalFocus: growth equity investments.
Neil ParikhPrincipalHe previously worked as a board-certified radiation oncologist at the San Antonio Cancer Center and completed training at UCLA.
Crystal ZhengAssociateShe previously worked at Medable and Leerink Partners, and holds degrees from the University of Southern California.
Hardi PatelAssociate
Katie ShiSenior Associate
Kevin FangAssociateHe previously worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, advising on healthcare growth strategies and commercial due diligence.

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Writes $10M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

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In their words

Growth Capital to Transform Healthcare | HealthQuest CapitalWe invest in commercial stage innovations across the healthcare spectrum: medical devices and technologies, healthcare services and diagnosticswww.healthquestcapital.com
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does HealthQuest Capital invest in?

HealthQuest Capital reports entry at series b.

How much does HealthQuest Capital invest?

HealthQuest Capital reports checks of $10M to $30M+.

Does HealthQuest Capital lead rounds?

Yes. HealthQuest Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at HealthQuest Capital?

David Kabakoff (Founding Senior Partner), Garheng Kong (Founding Managing Partner), Jared Teo (Managing Director, Investment Execution), Randy Scott (Founding Partner), Nate Burns (Partner), Sam Brasch (Partner).

Is HealthQuest Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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