Casper de Clercq co-leads Norwest's healthcare practice and has been one of the firm's point people on digital health well before it became a mainstream VC theme, with over 30 years of hands-on medical technology experience that he brings to his venture role. He's known for his distinctive focus on clinical-grade wearables and connected devices, having backed Basis and Misfit early while emphasizing that the strongest long-term returns in wearables come from companies tied to chronic disease management and healthcare outcomes rather than pure consumer plays. Casper de Clercq co-leads Norwest's healthcare practice and has been one of the firm's point people on digital health well before it became a mainstream VC theme, with over 30 years of hands-on medical technology experience that he brings to his venture role. He's known for his distinctive focus on clinical-grade wearables and connected devices, having backed Basis and Misfit early while emphasizing that the strongest long-term returns in wearables come from companies tied to chronic disease management and healthcare outcomes rather than pure consumer plays.