Varia Ventures

Varia Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with globally recognized thought leaders, prestigious medical and surgical societies, and other expert communities to manage specialized venture funds. The firm's core value proposition lies in these partnerships, which enable them to expand their capital sources, enhance their expertise, and gain access to top-tier investment opportunities, primarily within the healthcare sector but also in other emerging fields. They operate as a "Venture-Capital-As-A-Service" platform, providing an end-to-end technology solution, back-office services, and experienced support staff to help groups create their own venture ecosystems.

The firm was founded in 2019 by Scott Friedman and Andrea Vossler, both experienced venture attorneys with a background in working with physicians and healthcare providers. They identified a gap where the valuable insights of individual physician investors were often overlooked. In 2021, Varia Ventures began collaborating with professional, membership-based organizations to offer a new member benefit: investing in innovations stemming from their fields of expertise. This model expanded in 2024 to include partnerships with globally recognized thought leaders, broadening access to diverse investment opportunities.

Varia Ventures primarily invests in early-stage companies, ranging from Seed to pre-IPO, with typical investments between $50,000 and $3 million, depending on the specific fund. Notable portfolio companies include Combat Medical, a medical device company focused on optimizing cancer therapeutics, and Vampiro Inc., which develops medical devices for minimally invasive fluid removal in surgery. The firm has made 20 investments to date, with a recent Series A investment in Combat Medical in March 2026.

The Varia Ventures team is led by Managing Directors Scott Friedman and Andrea Vossler. Other key team members include Chris Schuler (Venture Partner, Business Development), Eliza Shea, J.D. (Venture Partner, General Counsel), Lisa Friedman (Venture Partner, Strategic Initiatives), and Kate Huber (Tech Lead). The team leverages its collective decades of venture, business, and legal experience, particularly within the healthcare industry, to vet and monitor investments and provide strategic support to portfolio companies.