David Vreeland

David Vreeland is a prominent figure in the healthcare venture capital sector, currently serving as the Senior Managing Partner at Caduceus Capital Partners, LLC, a firm he co-founded in October 2020. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Vreeland specializes in digital health investments and has a strong background in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.

Professional Background

• Caduceus Capital Partners, LLC: As Senior Managing Partner, Vreeland oversees investments in early-stage digital health companies aimed at improving healthcare access, delivery, and payment systems. Under his leadership, Caduceus launched its first fund in 2023, raising $29 million and investing in ten companies with two successful exits already achieved. A second fund aims to raise $50 million to invest in additional startups.12

• Jumpstart Capital: Prior to Caduceus, he was the Managing Director at Jumpstart Capital, where he raised $21 million for its inaugural fund focused on early-stage digital health startups. His tenure there included several successful exits that significantly benefited investors.23

• Cumberland Consulting Group: Vreeland co-founded this healthcare technology consulting firm in 2003 and helped grow it from four partners to a firm with over 500 employees and annual revenues exceeding $100 million. He served as a partner and managing partner, overseeing the provider division before it was acquired by Tegria in 2021.23

Education

Vreeland holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Pre-Professional Studies from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Health Administration from the Washington University School of Medicine.23

Current Initiatives

Under Vreeland's guidance, Caduceus Capital Partners has also established Caduceus TALENT, a new service line designed to enhance startup growth by connecting them with top-tier talent. This initiative aims to mitigate risks associated with early-stage investments by ensuring that portfolio companies have access to skilled professionals.45

Personal Life

David Vreeland resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and enjoys spending time with their son, who is studying at the University of Southern California.2