Why we invested in Tandym — By Vishal Vasishth and Christopher Cheng It’s no secret that private label credit cards remain highly attractive to retail merchants. In the pre-internet days, these were the same cards that you would see at major department stores like Macy’s and Nordstrom. And yet setting up one of these programs was…

It’s time for a grand unification of healthcare and fintech — Our personal and financial health are more inextricably linked than we realize. The data has demonstrated that an individual’s health and finances move together: As socioeconomic status declines or improves, health status follows.

Dedicated to the most complex, vulnerable patient populations. — Care for vulnerable patients is often fragmented with little coordination between primary care, specialists, behavioral health, and social services. This leaves many patients and their families not only feeling frustrated, but suffering worse health outcomes as a result. Additionally, chronic illnesses (disproportionately prevalent in older adults) have risen significantly in…

Anytime, anywhere care → improved outcomes at lower costs — Let’s start with a statement most Americans would agree on: We are all hoping to see more healthcare companies that improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and increase access to quality care. Here’s another Obvious line, at least to us: The most valuable healthcare companies of our time will be dramatically…

Why we invested in One Finance — Middle-income consumers aren’t getting what they deserve from financial institutions at a time when they need it most. Despite doing their best, 54% of Americans are only “coping” when it comes to their financial health. American families are pulling out all the stops, all the time, in order to manage…

Insurtech providers are set to play an increasingly critical role in making civil society more resilient today. — What a time to be alive. In the last 20–30 years we have seen dramatic reductions in poverty, extraordinary growth in renewable energy production, and people choosing to eat healthier foods. …

A practical, Patagonia-inspired guide for entrepreneurs on purpose, values, and the philosophies that underpin it all. — When reflecting on my decade at Patagonia, I think about the people. Always the people. We loved nature and wanted to protect it. We lived life outdoors. We cared deeply about making the greatest product, period. …

Why we invested in Hedvig. — The insurance industry doesn’t have a sparkling reputation amongst consumers. As far as NPS goes, the industry as a whole ranks consistently at the bottom of every list imaginable. We believe traits like trustworthiness, transparency, and responsiveness should be the words we use to describe category leaders. Which brings us…

An inspiring purpose, curated convenience, and thoughtful personalization is their recipe for success. —