Catalpa Ventures

Great to see our early portfolio company Youth Health Tech gaining well-deserved recognition on the global stage at WHX Dubai! Their win as Best Early Stage Startup underlines how smartphone-based health screenings are conquering the mainstream. The #UAE is also among the most forward-looking regions in applying prevention through digital biomarkers, which makes this recognition even more meaningful. We're proud to be on this journey together and are excited for what's ahead! #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Longevity #WHX

Incredible to see how far Sphaira has come since the very first sketches of intramobility just three years ago. As an early supporter, angel investor, and partner through Catalpa Ventures , I’m proud to witness this next chapter: joining forces with Mayo Clinic to advance autonomous in-hospital patient transport. This collaboration feels special to me on a personal level as well: during my student years I had the privilege to spend time at Mayo Clinic, and later in my academic career I co-edited a book together with Prof. David Driscoll, then Head of Pediatric Cardiology. To now see Sphaira working with such a world-renowned institution feels both inspiring and full circle. What began as an ambitious vision in Germany has now grown into a partnership with one of the most respected medical centers worldwide. It’s a testament not only to the brilliance and perseverance of the Sphaira team, but also to the strength of Germany’s innovation culture. Congratulations to the founders and the entire team for making this happen — and for proving that bold ideas, when paired with relentless execution, can truly reshape healthcare. Excited to continue supporting the journey ahead! 🚀👏 #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #DigitalHealth #AutonomousSystems #FutureOfHealthcare #GermanInnovation #Startups

📢 How can more private capital be mobilized for #European start-ups and scale-ups? 🇪🇺 This central question was the focus of a high-level dialogue between representatives of the BVK Bundesverband Beteiligungskapital, leading #VentureCapital and #PrivateEquity firms, and EU Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque, who visited Germany as the seventh country in her mission to engage with all EU member states. We are proud that Silke R. Sperling took part in this important conversation on behalf of Catalpa Ventures and the broader emerging managers community, alongside representatives from NAP, Deutsche Bank Venture Capital, and World Fund. Key topics included: - Regulatory frameworks for VC and private equity firms - Germany’s tax competitiveness in a European context - Barriers to mobilizing private capital - The role of private investment in advancing #innovation and #technology The conversation reaffirmed a vital message: effective collaboration between policymakers and investors is essential to unlocking Europe’s full entrepreneurial potential. 🙏 Thank you to Commissioner Albuquerque and all participants for the constructive and forward-looking dialogue. #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #CapitalMarkets #BVK #EUFinance #EmergingManagers #Startups #Scaleups

Meet Silke at the Life Summit 2025 in #Berlin – May 27–28! She's looking forward to connecting with fellow innovators in health and longevity. We’re also proud that our portfolio company Youth Health Tech will be taking the stage to present their innovative work in preventive health using AI and smartphone sensors. Let us know if you’ll be attending! #LifeSummit2025 #HealthTech #Longevity #Catalpa #YouthHealthTech #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare

Our portfolio is #hiring. Youth Health Tech is looking for a doctor with data-science background to become their head of medicine and shape their medical strategy on their path to unlock preventive health screenings for 8 billion people through the power of AI. https://lnkd.in/eYaxMb_n

With all the headlines around recent LLM megarounds, here's a stat that stood out from CB Insights' Q1 report: 55% of AI unicorns that emerged in Q1 2025 are #HEALTHCARE companies! Who's ready to surf this next wave of healthcare innovation and transform the lives of millions? We definitely are 🏄♀️ #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Catalpa

Great news for the #HealthTech industry 🦄 Q1 2025 already birthed 2x the #DigitalHealth unicorns compared to 2024 We’re thrilled to be investing at the heart of this shift. With 60% of funding in digital health now going to AI-driven startups, it’s clear: Tech is no longer a nice-to-have in healthcare, it’s becoming the engine. Thanks to CB Insights for this great report! (see first comment) #Catalpa

Our portfolio company Noah Labs has just received a major boost from the #EICAccelerator! 🙌 We're incredibly proud to be part of their mission to develop an early warning system for heart failure through voice analytics 🗣️🫀 This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to see what’s next!

🚨 Europe needs 1.2 million more healthcare professionals—but where do we find them? With an ageing workforce and rising demand for care, simply hiring more doctors and nurses isn’t an option. In #Luxembourg alone, nearly half of all practising doctors are over 55, and the shortage will only worsen across Europe. 🎊 But here’s the good news: technology is stepping up! 🚀 Instead of waiting for more professionals to enter the field, we can empower the ones we have with smarter tools, better workflows, and digital solutions that reduce stress and boost productivity. 🧡 💰 The EU also prioritises healthcare like never before, investing €40B+ in health innovation and €43.3B in upskilling. But tackling this challenge requires pan-European collaboration—no single country can solve it alone. 🤝 That’s why at Hive, we’re building a network where health innovators across Europe can collaborate, connect with key players, and scale solutions that make a real difference. 💪 📢 Now is the time to act. If you're working on a solution that can help reshape healthcare, let’s connect. The future of health is being built today! 🙌 #healthcare #digitalhealth #innovation #Europe Benjamin Tillier | Sijmen van Schagen | Loïc Hoffmann | Elke LIEB | Andreea Munteanu | Jean-Paul Scheuren | HE:AL Campus S.A. | Catalpa Ventures | Adrian Goergen | Luxinnovation GIE | Woud Law Firm | Daniel Rodríguez Miguel | Luxembourg Institute of Health | Fédération des Hôpitaux Luxembourgeois | Select HR Luxembourg

🔵 Wearables are no longer just tracking steps—they’re transforming healthcare. In 2025, wearables will move beyond data collection to become true enablers of preventive healthcare. From chronic disease management to real-time health monitoring, these technologies will drive personalised treatments and early interventions like never before. 🏥 Luxembourg is leading the way. Researchers at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) - University of Luxembourg) are pioneering digital biomarkers to track #Parkinson’s disease progression and treatment response. By turning raw health data into actionable insights, wearable technologies will shift healthcare from reactive to preventive, predictive, and personalised. ❌ But there’s a challenge: While the clinical benefits of telemonitoring devices and digital therapeutics are undeniable, securing reimbursement for these solutions across Europe remains complex and fragmented. 💬 Do you have examples of other wearable technologies that make a difference in preventive medicine? What do you think is the way forward? Share your views in the comments! Curious to know what other trends will shape 2025? 👇 Check out our CEO Benjamin Tillier’s full article in Silicon Luxembourg - link in comments! 🙏 A big thanks to Charles-Louis Machuron and the Silicon Luxembourg team for featuring us! #Innovation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Luxembourg Sijmen van Schagen | Loïc Hoffmann | Andreea Munteanu | Elke LIEB | Prof. Dr. med. Jochen Klucken | House of Biohealth | Luxinnovation GIE | HE:AL Campus S.A. | Catalpa Ventures | Adrian Goergen | Woud Law Firm