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Winter Street Ventures Targets $100M for Healthtech Startups

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Chris Palmieri launched Winter Street Ventures, a tech-enabled healthcare services venture capital firm, after acquiring the Winter Street brand from CCA.
He aims to raise $100 million to invest in 12 to 15 startups.
London-based Spex Capital announced a €100 million fund to back early-stage healthtech startups in Europe.
Encapsulate, a biochip-based cancer care company, is advancing its technology through clinical studies and International Space Station (ISS) partnerships.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was enacted, significantly expanding healthcare access in the U.S. This laid the groundwork for increased investment in healthcare technology. In 2023, Chris Palmieri launched Winter Street Ventures, targeting $100 million for healthcare startups, reflecting a broader trend in venture capital, as evidenced by Spex Capital's €100 million fund for European healthtech.

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Story summary

Chris Palmieri launched Winter Street Ventures, a tech-enabled healthcare services venture capital firm, after acquiring the Winter Street brand from CCA.
He aims to raise $100 million to invest in 12 to 15 startups.
London-based Spex Capital announced a €100 million fund to back early-stage healthtech startups in Europe.
Encapsulate, a biochip-based cancer care company, is advancing its technology through clinical studies and International Space Station (ISS) partnerships.

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