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The Blue Venture Fund funds early-stage to growth healthcare companies to drive innovation and scale. It is a collaboration among BCBS plans and Sandbox, investing equity and providing strategic guidance, access to distribution, and board oversight. Category: venture capital for healthcare technology, services, and clinical sciences. It leverages the Blues network to drive revenue and partnerships. With commitments across BCBS entities, it aims to accelerate adoption of innovative solutions in the U.S. healthcare system.
Investment focus
Investment style
Specialist
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- John BantaPresident & Managing Director
- Matt DownsManaging Director
- Chris ZockManaging Director
- Jeff CarrollManaging Director
- Tom HawesManaging Director
- Kelsey MaguireManaging Director
- Dan PhillipsManaging Director
- Emir SandhuManaging Director
- Mark BartlettVenture Partner
- Richard Antwi-BoasiakoVice President
- Kelly CarlquistVice President
- Amanda HarlanVice President
- Liam McDonaldVice President
- Bryna CoyleAssociate
- Ryan LynchAssociate
- Noah TrappAssociate
Notable investments
HealthEdge, Big Health, CirrusMD, Rula Health, Somatus, Solera Health, Lumeris