Altitude Ventures

Altitude Ventures, commonly known as AV, is a venture capital firm focused on accelerating growth in healthcare services and digital health companies. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, and Houston, Texas, Altitude Ventures leverages its extensive industry experience and a deep network of healthcare professionals to provide more than just capital to its portfolio companies. The firm is particularly known for its hands-on approach, where they actively engage with partners to recruit talent, support operations, and provide strategic guidance. AV's investment strategy is centered around making early-stage investments, typically ranging from $2 million to $4 million, with a strong emphasis on maintaining significant stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm reserves a majority of its investable capital for follow-on investments, ensuring that companies have the necessary resources to scale through various growth stages. Founded on the legacy of the late Clayton McWhorter, a healthcare industry pioneer, Altitude Ventures continues to be guided by the principles of integrity and operational excellence that McWhorter championed throughout his career. The firm’s portfolio includes companies like Spiras Health, Mindoula, and Itiliti Health, all of which are innovators in the healthcare and digital health sectors. With over 50 years of collective experience in healthcare and investment, Altitude Ventures has built a robust network of payors, health systems, and providers, making it a key player in the healthcare venture capital space​.