Richard Lungen

Richard Lungen is the Co-Founder and General Partner at HC9 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused exclusively on the healthcare sector. Alongside co-founder Charlie Falcone, he established the firm to target Seed and Series A investments in value-added healthcare businesses and mental health ecosystem solutions. Lungen leveraged his extensive industry network to secure initial funding for the venture firm, successfully building relationships with over 130 healthcare executives and industry leaders who now serve as limited partners. His specific investment strategy emphasizes startups that can demonstrate a measurable, upfront return on investment, leading to financial backing for growing portfolio companies such as Forge Health and Laguna Health. Applying a lawyer's analytical mindset to venture investing, Lungen dedicates his current focus to providing strategic support and critical industry connections to emerging healthcare enterprises across the market.