Parth Desai | How Flare Capital Invests in the Future of Health Tech – Healthcare VCs to Watch

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In this episode of Inside the Deal: Healthcare VCs to Watch, Carrie Nixon sits down with Parth Desai, Principal at Flare Capital Partners, one of the largest venture firms dedicated entirely to healthcare technology.

Parth shares how his clinical roots, policy background, and experience inside major health systems shape his approach to investing — from identifying “venture-backable” opportunities to timing market shifts across the healthcare ecosystem.

He offers founders an inside look at how Flare evaluates early-stage innovation, partners with hospital and payer LPs, and navigates hype cycles like AI scribing with realism and rigor.

Please note: Carrie's camera had some focus challenges during this interview. We apologize for the technical issue and assure you that the content is still well worth the watch!

📚 Topics include:
– What makes healthcare venture capital different from other sectors
– How policy and reimbursement shape what’s investable
– The balance between strategic LPs and portfolio companies
– What founders should consider when approaching large vs. small funds
– How dissent and debate lead to stronger investment decisions
– What makes a company truly “venture-backable”
– Why some AI health tech markets may be overhyped
– The timing challenge: when healthcare is actually ready to buy

⏱ Chapters (Timestamps in Description)
00:00 – Meet Parth Desai of Flare Capital Partners
01:30 – From Medical School to Venture Capital: Parth’s Journey
03:45 – How Policy and Reimbursement Shape Healthcare Investing
06:00 – Why Timing the Market Matters More Than Ever
08:40 – What Founders Should Know About Large vs. Small VC Funds
11:10 – Inside Flare’s Strategic LP Network (Hospitals, Payers & Pharma)
14:00 – Aligning Health System Interests with Portfolio Growth
16:45 – How Flare Balances Debate and Consensus on Deals
19:30 – What Makes a Company Truly Venture-Backable
22:00 – Lessons from Overhyped Health Tech and the AI Scribe Boom
26:00 – The Future of Venture-Backed Innovation in Healthcare

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