SemperVirens Venture Capital

Over the last two years, enterprise sales has gotten more complex, requiring engagement with multiple stakeholders in the C-suite in order to build durable, long-term revenue opportunities. For people-related technology, that often means spending time with the #CFO and the #CTO, in addition to the #CHRO. After seeing this pattern play out across our portfolio and our Advisory Group, we held an amazing, informative CFO working group yesterday with Jamie Ceglarz at Operators Guild, with the Warriors in the background. We learned a lot about how innovation is impacting the office of the CFO and are excited to integrate our learnings into the SemperVirens Venture Capital thesis and community. Thank you to M.G. Thibaut Todd Rakow Jim Cook Noah Barr Justin Jow Roshni Hurt, CFA Seann Birkelund Ivan Makarov Olivia Man and Adam Goldman for coming out and sharing with us! cc Robby Peters Raquel Scott, MBA Colin Tobias

SemperVirens Venture Capital and Bread and Butter Ventures co-hosted Venture & Innovation: Building a Competitive Advantage in Healthcare in Minneapolis this week. From exploring healthcare disruption to hearing from pioneering founders and venture leaders, the event was an inspiring opportunity to connect and collaborate. Key insights were shared by leaders from Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, UnitedHealthcare, Hennepin Healthcare, Aon, and more, highlighting trends shaping healthcare innovation and workforce transformation. And a huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their insights: Julie Yoo, Carl Madi, Jennifer DeCubellis, Chris Fanning, Allison Baum Gates, Mary Grove, Robby Peters, Raquel Scott, MBA, Henri Cournand, Erin M. Faverty, MA COML, Joe Gage, Donald Potter, Steve Clausen, Samara Jaffe, Emily Durfee, Senan Ebrahim, MD, PhD, and Roja Garimella, MD, MBA. In addition to the panels, we were thrilled to host two intimate dinners: A People Leaders dinner with Transform and Navigate Forward to foster community among forward-thinking HR executives as well as a partner dinner that brought together leaders and collaborators shaping healthcare innovation. Thank you to everyone who joined us for these meaningful conversations and connections. Together, we’re driving the future of health, wealth, and work. #HealthcareInnovation #VentureCapital #FutureOfWork

Excited to celebrate SemperVirens Venture Capital portfolio company Stepful's recent Series B announcement of $31M! Congratulations to Carl Madi and the Stepful team on their continued growth. #SeriesB #Upskilling #Healthcare

I had the opportunity to join an inspiring panel at #ITCVegas, discussing the role of AI in transforming employee benefits. The session, “AI and Employee Benefits: Enhancing Engagement Through Intelligent Benefits Solutions,” was a fantastic deep dive into how AI-driven solutions are reshaping the landscape of benefits engagement. With leaders like Brian Poppe from Mutual of Omaha, Jonathan Douglas from Nayya, Shawn Wang from Elevance Health, and our moderator Robby Peters from SemperVirens Venture Capital , we explored the vast potential of AI in this space. From predictive analytics to chatbot support, AI offers exciting ways to personalize care and meet employees’ individual needs. Key themes that stood out: 1️⃣ Personalized Care – AI allows us to tailor care to fit the unique needs and preferences of employees, enhancing both engagement and satisfaction.  2️⃣ Proactive Decision Support – By harnessing predictive analytics, AI can guide employees through complex care choices, empowering them to make informed decisions.  3️⃣ Streamlined Administration – Intelligent automation reduces the administrative burden, making care management more efficient and freeing up resources for organizations. As we integrate AI, it’s inspiring to see how these innovations can make care more accessible and engaging. I’m grateful to have shared insights with such forward-thinking leaders and look forward to applying these ideas as we modernize vision care. #AI #VisionCare #XPHealth #Innovation

BenefitPitch has released it's Benefits Wrapped showcasing shifting trends from 2021 - 2024. Our VP of Platform, Erin M. Faverty, MA COML, featured in the report, highlights one of the key trends keen to make waves in 2025 - Leave Management: "As more employee-friendly policies take shape, there's a growing need for technology that supports the management and execution of these programs. As employers increasingly expand their leave options, we anticipate continued demand for advanced leave management and absence planning solutions, which can help companies scale their leave policies smoothly, ensure compliance, and provide support for employees throughout the entire leave process." Exciting report Dave Kerrigan + BenefitPitch team!

We had a great week at InsureTech Connect with partners across SemperVirens Venture Capital ecosystem driving industry leading conversations and impact.    An engaging discussion on AI and Employee Benefits: Enhancing Engagement Through Intelligent Benefits Solutions where Robby Peters was joined on stage with Antonio Moraes, Shawn Wang and Jonathan Douglas. Special thank you to David Galvan at Mastercard for co-hosting a private dinner to cap it all off!

SemperVirens is excited to announce a partnership with Transform, the premier global event for people-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to influence strategy, ignite innovation, and transform the world of work. Meet us in Las Vegas March 17-19 by registering now and save $200 with our special partner code. https://lnkd.in/eJWQjeAH

We’re proud to support Rightway, a SemperVirens portfolio company, as they challenge the outdated PBM model. By prioritizing transparency and member care, they are set to transform the prescription drug landscape for employers and employees alike. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make. Keep it up Jordan Feldman!

Another great installment of the ongoing Breakfast Bytes event series this week with our partners at Remedy Product Studio and Perkins Coie!

Congratulations to our portfolio company, Midi Health, for being recognized on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2024 list! Midi is revolutionizing women's healthcare by offering personalized, high-quality care focused on midlife health, from menopause to hormonal support. We’re proud to support their mission as they continue to shape the future of healthcare for women. #LinkedInTopStartups #HealthcareInnovation #WomensHealth