Wavemaker 360 Health

Investor type

VC

Founded

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AUM

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Location

Pasadena, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Wavemaker 360 Health is a venture capital firm based in Pasadena, California, focusing exclusively on healthcare technology investments. Founded by John Nackel, the firm aims to drive innovation in the healthcare sector by supporting companies that align with their 'Quintuple Aim' framework. This framework emphasizes improved patient experiences, lower costs, new revenue streams for providers, better clinician experiences, and enhanced outcomes. The team is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to transforming healthcare through strategic investments.

The firm invests primarily in seed-stage companies within the healthcare technology space, including sectors such as AI, Medtech, Biotech, and Data. Their typical check size ranges from $500K to $1M. Wavemaker 360 Health focuses on the US market, seeking to support companies that can deliver significant value to the healthcare industry. The firm is known for its ability to lead investment rounds and its commitment to fostering innovation in healthcare.

Notable investments by Wavemaker 360 Health include Carlsmed, a company specializing in personalized spinal implants, and Gradient Health, which focuses on expanding medical AI development through multimodal data. These investments reflect the firm's dedication to supporting companies that offer transformative solutions in healthcare.

Industry

Biotechnology Healthcare Services AI MedTech

Contacts

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John Nackel Founder and General Partner
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Jay Goss General Partner
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Wavemaker 360 Health is located in Pasadena, California, United States.
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Wavemaker 360 Health invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Healthcare Services, AI, MedTech.
Wavemaker 360 Health invests in companies and startups in North America.
Wavemaker 360 Health invests in companies and startups at Seed.
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