Baleon Capital

Baleon Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2020, specializing in early-growth stage B2B companies within the healthcare and tech-enabled business services sectors. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional companies and guiding them through their growth journey, emphasizing innovation and integrity to empower their partners in realizing their full potential and creating lasting value. They typically invest between $1 million and $10 million in companies with revenues ranging from $1 million to $10 million and a year-over-year growth rate of 50-100%.

The firm was founded in 2020 by Jon Kaiden, Chairman and Managing Partner, and Shane Kim, Managing Partner. Both founders brought decades of investment experience, having started their careers in the late 1990s and co-investing together for nearly two decades prior to establishing Baleon Capital. Their shared vision was to build a unique investment firm focused on collaboration and strategic thinking, fostering an environment where investors, management teams, and employees strive for excellence towards common goals.

Baleon Capital's portfolio includes a diverse range of innovative companies. Notable current investments span enterprise AI (Cyberhill Partners), AI chat solutions for healthcare (Clearstep, Lifelink Systems), healthcare EHR integration (Shadowbox), virtual mental health care (Mantra Health), clinical documentation AI (Sayvant), buy-now, pay-later infrastructure for financial institutions (Equipifi), and fleet maintenance solutions (Slick). Their historical investments also include companies like Avenue Z, iCrossing, and Lucid, demonstrating a consistent focus on disruptive technologies and services.

The Baleon Capital team is led by seasoned professionals, including Jon Kaiden and Shane Kim, who bring extensive transactional and industry expertise. The leadership team also includes Thomas Karsten as Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Schwartz as Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Scoby as Principal, and Alon Polischuk as Vice President. The firm leverages its deep operational expertise and a proprietary advisory network to support accelerated growth and foster strong relationships with founders, extending partnerships beyond mere investments to ensure mutual success.