Meet Xcellerant Ventures’ Team

Leadership with an Eye for Identifying Winners

 

We have formed impactful partnerships across the healthcare industry, collaborating with hospitals, foundations, universities, and the medical community. Beyond capital, we provide personalized guidance and mentorship to our portfolio companies. We invest in early-stage healthtech, and medtech firms, prioritizing founders with humility, openness to advice, and a strong drive for success.

Our focus is on revenue-generating companies with FDA approvals or a clear path to them, pushing healthcare boundaries and improving outcomes. Our investments also embrace environmental, social, and governance opportunities. We actively support underrepresented founders and companies overlooked by traditional VCs, fostering inclusivity and unlocking potential.

Leadership Team

John Shufeldt

General Partner

Chris Yoo

General Partner

Douglas Sylvester

General Partner

Management Team

Michael Shufeldt

Michael Shufeldt

Principal

TJ Kline

TJ Kline

Associate / Controller

James Mago

James Mago

Comms / Ops

Tiffany Youtchoko

Tiffany Youtchoko

Associate

Yvette Ferreira

Yvette Ferreira

Associate