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Steve Kraus

Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners

About

Steve Kraus is a former journalist turned healthcare venture investor at Bessemer who brings his reporting background to founder interviews and due diligence, and is known for creating Bessemer's forward-looking healthcare roadmaps and industry frameworks like the 10 Laws of Healthcare. He takes a hands-on approach to understanding healthcare by spending time directly with patients and providers in the field, and serves as co-host of healthcare podcasts while holding advisory roles across major hospitals, health plans, and academic institutions. Steve Kraus is a former journalist turned healthcare venture investor at Bessemer who brings his reporting background to founder interviews and due diligence, and is known for creating Bessemer's forward-looking healthcare roadmaps and industry frameworks like the 10 Laws of Healthcare. He takes a hands-on approach to understanding healthcare by spending time directly with patients and providers in the field, and serves as co-host of healthcare podcasts while holding advisory roles across major hospitals, health plans, and academic institutions.

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Investment focus

Stages
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Sectors
SaaS
FinTech
Consumer
Health
AI

Investment details

Avg check size$500K - $100M
Can lead rounds
Yes
Geographies
USA
Canada
Israel
Asia-Pacific
Europe