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CommonSpirit Health (formed from Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health)
Editorially verified · Last reviewed August 30, 2026
Intelligence summary
CommonSpirit Ventures is the strategic investment arm of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, and describes itself as one of the longest continuously operating health system venture funds. It is currently deploying its fourth vehicle, a $250 million fund. Investment themes include extensions of the integrated delivery model, automation and operational efficiency through artificial intelligence, life sciences, and high-access convenient care. The fund co-invests alongside institutional venture firms including Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Oak HC/FT and TPG. It is an investing vehicle rather than a studio, and it is managed alongside CommonSpirit's treasury and strategic investing function.
Documented successes: Current fund is $250 million (its fourth); 36 direct investments to date with 20 active portfolio companies and 16 exits; co-investors have included Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Oak HC/FT and TPG
Mandate and remit
CommonSpirit Ventures is the strategic investment arm of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, and describes itself as one of the longest continuously operating health system venture funds. It is currently deploying its fourth vehicle, a $250 million fund. Investment themes include extensions of the integrated delivery model, automation and operational efficiency through artificial intelligence, life sciences, and high-access convenient care. The fund co-invests alongside institutional venture firms including Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Oak HC/FT and TPG. It is an investing vehicle rather than a studio, and it is managed alongside CommonSpirit's treasury and strategic investing function.
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Fund or office: CommonSpirit Ventures
CommonSpirit Ventures is the strategic investment arm of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, and describes itself as one of the longest continuously operating health system venture funds. It is currently deploying its fourth vehicle, a $250 million fund. Investment themes include extensions of the integrated delivery model, automation and operational efficiency through artificial intelligence, life sciences, and high-access convenient care. The fund co-invests alongside institutional venture firms including Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Oak HC/FT and TPG. It is an investing vehicle rather than a studio, and it is managed alongside CommonSpirit's treasury and strategic investing function.
Documented successes
Current fund is $250 million (its fourth); 36 direct investments to date with 20 active portfolio companies and 16 exits; co-investors have included Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Oak HC/FT and TPG
Organizational home: CommonSpirit Ventures, CommonSpirit Health (formed from Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health)
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