Augusto Digital Joins Forces with 1836 Ventures
Grand Rapids, MI — Augusto Digital, a leading digital solutions provider specializing in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with 1836 Ventures, a healthcare-focused venture capital firm. This partnership combines Augusto’s technical expertise with 1836 Ventures’ investment leadership to accelerate the growth and scalability of health tech startups, helping them bring innovative, patient-centered solutions to market faster.
1836 Ventures, led by Kyle Hoedebecke, Managing Partner, invests in health tech companies that have proven market potential and are ready to scale. Recognizing the unique challenges health tech startups face, such as limited technical resources, regulatory hurdles, and strict launch deadlines, 1836 Ventures sought a digital partner capable of delivering quality and flexibility.
“Augusto has been an incredible partner, offering the technical expertise and responsiveness our startups need to scale efficiently,” said Kyle Hoedebecke, MD, Partner at 1836 Ventures. “Their cost accuracy, timeliness, and ability to solve complex problems are unmatched. With Augusto taking on the technical workload, our portfolio companies can focus on critical areas like business development, fundraising, and optimizing patient outcomes.”
Augusto Digital’s solutions have played a critical role in addressing key challenges for 1836 Ventures’ portfolio companies:
Faster Time-to-Market: Startups achieved in 6 weeks, what might otherwise have taken 6 months, ensuring readiness for critical payer contracts and annual launch cycles.
Technical Problem-Solving: Augusto resolved complex coding issues in days, when other teams had struggled for months.
Scalability and Adaptability: Augusto supported startups through multiple pivots, enabling them to refine their business models and successfully generate revenue.
The success of this partnership is rooted in mutual trust and shared entrepreneurial values. Augusto’s transparent cost models, clear communication, and adaptability to startups’ unique needs have fostered confidence.
“Our collaboration with 1836 Ventures aligns perfectly with Augusto’s mission to help healthcare companies accelerate their growth through innovative digital solutions,” said Brian Anderson, CEO at Augusto Digital. “We’re excited to continue supporting 1836 Ventures and their portfolio companies as they scale and deliver meaningful impact to healthcare.”
As healthcare technology evolves, Augusto Digital and 1836 Ventures see tremendous opportunities to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. With this partnership, 1836 Ventures’ portfolio companies are equipped to meet the demands of a complex healthcare industry and scale efficiently with Augusto’s expertise.
About Augusto Digital
Founded in 2016, Augusto Digital is a consultant and digital agency for healthcare entities. Augusto specializes in product strategy, experience design, software engineering, growth marketing, AI, data insights, and project management, offering holistic support for end-to-end digital transformation. Guided by its core value—delivering value early and often—Augusto integrates with healthcare teams, helping them succeed in driving positive patient outcomes through custom digital solutions.
About 1836 Ventures
1836 Ventures is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm that invests in early-stage health tech companies ready to scale. With a hands-on approach and deep clinical expertise, 1836 Ventures empowers startups to deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
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