Catalyst by Wellstar joins Plug and Play's innovation platform
Plug and Play has announced its partnership with Catalyst by Wellstar, the innovation and venture firm of one of Georgia's most integrated health systems. Through the partnership, Plug and Play will assist Catalyst by Wellstar in deploying capital to early-stage technology companies in multiple industries and support digital transformation across the entire organization.
Catalyst by Wellstar seeks to invest in early-stage companies within the digital health space, as well as six key areas that impact the healthcare industry overall: customer experience, data and security, care of tomorrow, the future of work, supply chain and mobility, and sustainability.
Nate Hinman, Sr. Director, Enterprise & AI, Plug and Play: ''We are thrilled to partner with Catalyst by Wellstar to support technology for healthcare solutions, while developing strategic partnerships with early-stage companies disrupting the healthcare and enterprise B2B software space.''
John D. Cooper, Head of Venture Investment, Catalyst by Wellstar: "Collaborating with Plug and Play allows Catalyst by Wellstar to expand its involvement with startups and offer more support to underrepresented entrepreneurs. The healthcare innovation and venture firm has already made direct investments in numerous startups, including Marani Health, 410 Medical, Vyv, Enrich.ly and MetaCX.
The new partnership will provide Catalyst by Wellstar access to Plug and Play's ecosystem of 60k+ startups and receive investment sourcing and diligence support from Plug and Play Ventures.
www.plugandplaytechcenter.com
www.catalyst.wellstar.org
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