Catalpa Ventures

Catalpa Ventures is an investment firm backing early-stage health-tech companies across Extended Europe. It focuses on technology-driven solutions addressing critical healthcare challenges like demographic shifts, professional shortages, and escalating costs. The firm's investment thesis emphasizes fostering innovation enhancing prevention and improving clinical practices through digitalization.

Founded in 2024, Catalpa Ventures was established by Dr. rer. pol. Thomas Goergen, Prof. Dr. med. Silke R. Sperling, and Dr.-Ing. Christian Goergen, with Willibrord Ehses also a Managing Partner. Founders believe technology fundamentally transforms healthcare. Their insight stemmed from recognizing the urgent need for innovative approaches to systemic health issues.

The firm supports ambitious founders building early-stage health-tech companies, offering capital and strategic guidance. Catalpa Ventures aims to contribute to a healthier world by improving the well-being of 100 million people. This is achieved by accelerating digital innovation leading to more sustainable and efficient healthcare systems.