Chris has spent over 30 years within the healthcare industry from C-suite executive to healthcare-oriented Venture Capital investor. The top-quartile returns led by him at Winter Street Ventures lay homage to the healthcare industry and patients that it humbly

Geoff Meyerson is CEO and co-founder of Locust Walk, a global investment bank focused on life sciences innovation, and has led more than 60 strategic transactions. He also founded BioBreak and serves as its president.

Jason Helgerson is founder and CEO of Helgerson Solutions Group (HSG), which advises on venture capital and private equity and leads international health and social care projects.

Jennifer Bell is a founding partner of Chamber Hill Strategies, a certified women-owned, bipartisan public policy and advocacy firm based in Washington, D.C. She has nearly two decades of experience guiding clients through federal legislation.

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Chris Palmieri, former CEO of Commonwealth Care Alliance, is launching a new venture capital fund targeting early-stage health-tech startups. The fund aims to raise $100 million to support innovative companies in health care delivery. Palmieri brings decades of experience in health care leadership to guide investments in the sector.

Oct 2025BostonGlobe.comNews article

Chris Palmieri, former CEO of Commonwealth Care Alliance, launches **Winter Street Ventures**, a new venture capital fund targeting **Series A healthcare investments**. The fund aims to deploy capital across **10–15 startups** and seeks to raise **$100 million** in capital. Palmieri brings decades of healthcare leadership to guide early-stage companies in the sector.

Sep 2025Boston Business JournalNews article

Winter Street Ventures raises a $100 million debut fund to invest in early-stage healthcare startups. The firm spun out from Commonwealth Care Alliance, a medical insurance provider, earlier this year. Its focus remains on backing innovative companies in the healthcare sector.

Sep 2025Venture Capital JournalNews article

Winter Street Ventures Management, LLC launches its first independent venture capital fund, **Winter Street Ventures Fund I LP**, targeting early-stage investments. The firm formalized its independence in April 2025 after previously operating under a different structure. The fund marks its entry into direct venture capital management.

Sep 2025VCWire - Daily News From The Tech Venture Capital IndustryNews article