# 2Flo Ventures

> 2Flo Ventures is a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm and startup studio. We invest in and build companies across biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health with a core mission of advancing health equity and addressing large unmet medical needs.

## Key Facts

- Founded in Chicago, Illinois
- Office: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite #228, Chicago, IL 60654
- Contact: admin@2FloVentures.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2flo-ventures
- Website: https://www.2floventures.com

## What We Do

2Flo Ventures operates as both a venture capital firm and a startup studio. We discover, develop, and commercialize healthcare solutions aimed at addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. Our model provides portfolio companies with strategic advisory support from 40+ experienced advisors across regulatory, commercial, healthcare, and finance disciplines.

## Investment Focus

- Biotechnology
- Medical devices
- Digital health
- Life sciences
- Companies addressing health equity and large unmet medical needs

## Portfolio (9 companies)

- **Vivacelle Bio** — Phospholipid nanoparticle treatments for hypovolemia in septic/hemorrhagic shock (https://vivacellebio.com)
- **Temprian Therapeutics** — Safe and effective treatment for Vitiligo skin depigmentation
- **Delphian Therapeutics** — FDA-approved cannabinoid-based pain relief for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions (https://www.delphiantx.com)
- **ResQ Pharma** — Easy-to-use antidotes for non-opiate drug overdoses to reduce overdose death disparities (https://resqpharma.com)
- **KeyCare** — Virtual care platform built within Epic Systems eliminating systemic racial health gaps (https://www.keycare.org)
- **CancerIQ** — Cancer-focused precision health platform for earlier detection across all patient populations (https://www.canceriq.com)
- **Temprian Oncology** — Low-cost targeted treatments for metastatic melanoma (https://www.temprianonc.com)
- **Akan Biosciences** — Next-generation regenerative therapeutics making stem cell therapy widely accessible (https://akanbio.com)
- **4D Healthware** — Enhanced telehealth solutions improving care access for underserved communities (https://4dhealthware.com)

## Impact Metrics

- 9 companies invested and supported
- 100+ people employed across portfolio companies
- $85M+ raised by portfolio companies collectively

## Leadership

- **Paul Burton, JD, MBA** — Managing Partner
- **Charlotte Jones-Burton, MD, MS** — Partner
- **Lyle Berkowitz, MD** — Partner
- **John Cunningham** — Partner
- **Nikki Orth** — Director of Operations & Finance
- **Ibraheem Alinur** — Vice President

## Advisory Network

Our team is supported by 25+ advisors across venture partnerships, regulatory, commercial, healthcare, and finance, including senior leaders from GlaxoSmithKline, Baxter International, Roche, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and other major healthcare organizations.

## Events

2Flo Ventures hosts annual events including:
- **Health Equity Investing Symposium** — Annual symposium bringing together experts, innovators, and investors to discuss health equity opportunities
- **Health Equity Pitch Competition** — Competition amplifying early-stage startups with novel health equity solutions

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What does 2Flo Ventures invest in?**
2Flo Ventures invests in early-stage companies across biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health, with a focus on advancing health equity and addressing large unmet medical needs.

**Where is 2Flo Ventures located?**
2Flo Ventures is headquartered at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite #228, Chicago, IL 60654.

**How can I pitch to 2Flo Ventures?**
You can submit a pitch through our application form at https://airtable.com/apphXANb4OsH5yJSc/shrSZq6ITeOXm3su0

**How many companies has 2Flo Ventures invested in?**
2Flo Ventures has invested in and supported 9 companies in the life sciences, which collectively employ 100+ people and have raised over $85 million.

**What is health equity?**
The CDC defines health equity as the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. 2Flo Ventures invests in companies working to close gaps in health outcomes across all populations.

## Pages

- Home: https://www.2floventures.com
- Portfolio: https://www.2floventures.com/portfolio
- Team: https://www.2floventures.com/team
- Community: https://www.2floventures.com/community
- News: https://www.2floventures.com/news
- Events: https://www.2floventures.com/events