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Xcellerant Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2021

AUM

$26 M

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 26 September, 2026

Profile

Xcellerant Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 2021 by John Shufeldt, Douglas Sylvester, and Chris Yoo. The firm specializes in healthcare investments, focusing on healthtech and medtech sectors. With a team of nine professionals, Xcellerant Ventures aims to empower entrepreneurs by providing hands-on advice and support, leveraging the founders' extensive experience in medical technologies, law, and entrepreneurship.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies that are developing innovative solutions to improve healthcare quality, efficiency, and accessibility. Xcellerant Ventures typically provides early-stage funding, with a focus on companies that have cleared regulatory hurdles and are on a rapid path to financial growth. The firm manages the Xcellerant Venture Capital Fund I, launched in 2023 with $7 million in assets under management, and the Jetstream Venture Fund, which targets high-growth technology and healthcare companies.

Notable investments by Xcellerant Ventures include Carbogenesis - industrial chemicals, Mindset Medical - healthcare technology systems, DeepLook Medical - decision/risk analysis, CRISPR QC - healthcare technology systems, and SimBioSys - decision/risk analysis.

Industry

HealthTech CleanTech Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech AI Medical Devices Healthcare Services Biotechnology Aerospace

Xcellerant Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Xcellerant Venture Capital Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Biotechnology Healthcare Services MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$7 M	January 2023
Jetstream Venture Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Aerospace Biotechnology MedTech CleanTech HealthTech	Seed	Europe	$1-5 m	—	March 2026

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Chris Yoo General Partner & Managing Director

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FAQs about Xcellerant Ventures

Is Xcellerant Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Xcellerant Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Xcellerant Ventures located?

Xcellerant Ventures is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.

When was Xcellerant Ventures founded?

Xcellerant Ventures was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does Xcellerant Ventures invest in?

Xcellerant Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, CleanTech, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, MedTech, AI, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Biotechnology, Aerospace.

What is Xcellerant Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Xcellerant Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Xcellerant Ventures typically invest in?

Xcellerant Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Xcellerant Ventures investment?

Xcellerant Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Xcellerant Ventures?

Xcellerant Ventures has around $26m assets under management.

When was Xcellerant Ventures last fund created?

Xcellerant Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-25

Does Xcellerant Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Xcellerant Ventures invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

Is Xcellerant Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Xcellerant Ventures is impact investor.

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