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Reimagining Healthcare, Backing Bold Innovation

We're Canada's leading digital health VC, investing early in companies transforming care across the U.S. and Canada through technology.

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19 Companies
100+ Years of Experience
Who We Are

Canada's Leading Digital Health VC

We're healthcare operators, founders, and investors with over 100 years of collective experience and a global network spanning North America, Europe, and Israel.

What Sets Us Apart

We invest in early-stage and high-growth companies redefining healthcare delivery. Beyond capital, we support our portfolio with hands-on guidance, commercial introductions, and GTM strategy.

Deep Network — Direct access across payer, provider, employer and technology ecosystems.
Real-World Expertise — Operators, clinicians, and investors with frontline experience.
True Partnership — Active support in business development, and growth strategy.
Esplanade Ventures Founders
How We Invest

Backing Founders From Seed to Series A

We lead, co-lead, and follow investments in companies building high-impact digital health solutions, especially AI-enabled solutions directly impacting patients or healthcare professionals.

Stage

Seed to Series A rounds (with selective Series B) + follow-on investment.

Focus

Digital health focus, preference for AI software. No invasive devices or biotech.

Geography

Companies focused on commercialization in North America.

Our Team

Healthcare Operators Backing Healthcare Innovators

Operators, investors, and builders with decades of experience in healthcare and healthtech.

Dr. Sheldon Elman, MD

Dr. Sheldon Elman, MD

Co-Founder & Chairman

45+ Years in Healthcare
Stuart M. Elman

Stuart M. Elman

Co-Founder

20+ Years in Healthcare
Josh Blair

Josh Blair

Venture Partner

15+ Years in HealthTech
Ella Seitz

Ella Seitz

Managing Partner

15+ Years in Healthcare
Alexandre Nossovskoi

Alexandre Nossovskoi

Principal

10+ years across venture capital, innovation and healthcare
Timothy Sung

Timothy Sung

Associate

5+ Years in Venture, Private Equity, and Healthcare
Kavuchaljan Ganesathasan

Kavuchaljan Ganesathasan

VP Finance

6+ Years in Healthcare & Public Accounting
Our Portfolio

Backed by Esplanade. Built to Scale.

We back bold ideas transforming healthcare. See how our portfolio companies are redefining access, efficiency, and outcomes.

Aerial
Binah.ai
Bone Health Technologies
Brainbox
Carebook
Cerula Care
Cleerly
Embr Labs
Genxys
Igentify
Kixcare
Lumen
Neura Health
Nonagon
Override
Rad AI
Sana Health
Tali AI
Wellth
Contact Us

Let's Build the Future of Health

Working on a digital health startup for the U.S. or Canadian market? We'd love to hear from you.

Toronto Office

60 Bloor Street West, Suite 404

Toronto, Ontario M4W 3B8

Canada

Montréal Office

1310 Greene Avenue, Suite 810

Westmount, H3Z 2B2

Quebec, Canada

Ready to Transform Healthcare?

Early-stage companies commercializing in North America, we want to review your pitch deck.

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