Randy Shoemaker

Randy Shoemaker currently serves as an Associate at Jumpstart Nova, a specialized venture capital seed fund dedicated to supporting early-stage startups operating within the broader healthcare industry. Working closely alongside Founder Marcus Whitney and General Partner Kathryne Cooper, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments across the pre-seed to Series B funding stages. In this capacity, Shoemaker helps manage a capital deployment strategy that targets initial deal sizes ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000, with a typical investment sweet spot of $1,500,000 per transaction. His investment scope encompasses a diverse array of medical subsectors, specifically targeting emerging companies in health information technology, medical devices, hospital services, and consumer wellness platforms. Shoemaker's current focus remains centered on identifying highly scalable healthcare enterprises and providing the necessary venture backing to accelerate their clinical or commercial development.