Introducing Paratus — the Digital Health Hub for the BARDA Accelerator Network.

Join MATTER’s fundraising program

Join a growing network of venture capital firms and angel groups and gain exclusive insights into over 200 leading digital health and life sciences startups — all at no cost.

"There are very few places where you can see leaders from health systems, life sciences companies, medical device companies and payers come together to work with startups and help them refine their offerings. They come to MATTER and give practical advice in terms of how these companies can grow. This community wants to see the startups succeed. That's what leads to such great opportunities for so many organizations working with MATTER. "

Investor community benefits

Tailored recommendations

Receive strategic input and insights into the latest trends in healthcare innovation.

Exclusive events

Participate in annual showcases and CONNECT sessions, which are meetings with a hand-picked group of companies aligned with your investment areas.

Spotlight opportunities

Investors who are part of our Catalyst Network are noted on our website and get access to benefits for their portfolio companies.

Catalyst Network

MATTER’s Catalyst Network consists of leading venture capital firms and angel groups with a track record of investing in MATTER companies. These investors have committed to collaborating closely with MATTER, meeting quarterly with select MATTER members for a first look at their cutting-edge innovations.

This collaboration fosters a unique environment where entrepreneurs can receive critical feedback and insights from experienced investors, enhancing the potential for successful scaling and market entry.

Through this strategic partnership, MATTER continues its mission to accelerate the pace of change of healthcare by bridging the gap between visionary ideas and the resources needed to bring them to life.

Venture Capital Community

By being part of our community, you will receive a first look at promising investment opportunities and invitations to exclusive events. Our investor community is open to accredited, active venture capital groups interested in healthcare and life sciences deals.

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MATTER is proud of its collaboration with the following Catalyst Network partners.

Our community’s diversity fuels our collective innovation. Members of our Catalyst Network gain early access to promising investment opportunities and exclusive event invitations. The network is open to select venture capital firms and angel groups active in healthcare and life sciences.

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Angel Investor Community

As part of our angel investor community, you will receive a first look at promising early stage companies for investment opportunities and invitations to exclusive, stage-appropriate events. There is no cost to join or participate. Our investor community is open to accredited, active angel investors interested in healthcare and life sciences deals.

Why MATTER?

MATTER boasts the largest and most diverse network of industry-leading healthcare startups at every stage of growth, providing unparalleled insights into the healthcare innovation ecosystem. MATTER’s mission is to connect investors with MATTER startups that align with their investment thesis and criteria.

$5.1B
raised by member and alumni companies all time
1,000+
startup members supported by MATTER all time
$163M
in 2023 member revenues
1.24M
clinicians have used members' products

Ready to get involved?

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