Spindletop Capital Management

Investor type

VC / PE / Family office

Founded

2011

AUM

$141 M

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Spindletop Capital Management is a healthcare growth equity investor based in Austin, Texas. Founded on the principles of family office heritage, they emphasize purpose-driven investments. The firm comprises an experienced team with over 700 years of collective experience, focusing on building transformative healthcare companies. The team embraces a diverse range of advisors, including impact and scientific advisors, ensuring a comprehensive approach to investing. Spindletop prides itself on its conscious capital philosophy prioritizing stakeholder alignment and fostering robust partnerships.

The firm specializes in commercial stage and profitable healthcare firms, offering expansion capital to support their growth. Their investment strategy spans various healthcare sectors, with a focus on companies that demonstrate an ability to scale profitability. Though specific check sizes are not mentioned, the firm's family office background suggests flexibility in investment sizes. Spindletop has yet to disclose exact assets under management or lists of specific funds but emphasizes astute growth strategies for its partners.

Spindletop's notable portfolio includes Sanova - dermatology clinics, Castle Bioscience - molecular diagnostics, HNI Healthcare - physician practice management, Bioventus - orthobiologics, and Navigating Cancer - patient management software. This strategic selection demonstrates their commitment to advancing healthcare through impactful investments across diverse segments of the sector.

Industry

HealthTech MedTech Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Services Medical Devices Biotechnology

Spindletop Capital Management Funds

Name Type
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Spindletop Healthcare Capital I
Private Equity (PE)
Healthcare Services
Medical Devices
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$5-10 m
$97 M
June 2011

Contacts

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Email
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Evan Melrose CEO
CEO
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Steven Whitlock Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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FAQs about Spindletop Capital Management

Spindletop Capital Management is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Spindletop Capital Management is located in Austin, Texas, United States.
Spindletop Capital Management was founded in 2011.
Spindletop Capital Management invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, MedTech, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Biotechnology.
Spindletop Capital Management invests in companies and startups in North America.
Spindletop Capital Management invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Spindletop Capital Management usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Spindletop Capital Management has around $141m assets under management.
Spindletop Capital Management last fund was created/launched in 2011-06-12
Yes, Spindletop Capital Management is impact investor.
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