Based in Palo Alto, California, Vertex Ventures HC provides funding and operational support to early and late-stage health-related ventures in the biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health sectors. It has a preference for startups with multiple founders and invests in rounds with 8-9 participants. The fund focuses on companies at all stages of development, from early-stage startups testing transformative technologies to commercial-stage companies seeking additional growth. Vertex Ventures HC is part of a global network of venture funds under Vertex Venture Holdings, which operates in Silicon Valley, Greater China, Israel, and Southeast Asia.