prompter: What are the top venture capitals on medicine in USA?

assistant: There are many venture capital firms that invest in medicine and healthcare startups in the US. Some of the top healthtech venture capital firms in the US are:

NEA: One of the world’s largest medical venture capital companies with $25bn in committed revenue.
MedTech Innovator: As the name suggests, specializes in accelerating innovative medtech products to market profitability.
Versant Ventures: Focuses on biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services.
USVP: Invests in early-stage companies across healthcare and technology sectors.
Deerfield Management: Provides flexible financing to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
SV Health Investors: Invests across biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, and healthcare services.
Domain Associates: Partners with entrepreneurs to create and grow companies that transform human health.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC: The strategic venture capital arm of Johnson & Johnson that invests across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health, and digital health.
There are many other venture capital firms that are active in the healthcare space. You can find more information by searching online or by looking at some of the recent funding rounds for healthcare startups.

prompter: Can you tell me more about NEA? What kind of medicine and healthcare startups do they invest in?

assistant: According to NEA's website, they invest in four sectors. Here is the list of sectors, along with example companies that NEA has invested in at the seed stage.

Technology - Enterprise
    -- Aigen (soil regeneration)
    -- BoxC (e-commerce logistics)
Technology - Consumer
    -- Block (renovation)
    -- FabFitFun (beauty, fitness, and wellness products)
Healthcare - Life Sciences 
    -- Acrivon (oncology drug development)
    -- code bio (gene therapy)
Healthcare - Digital Health
    -- omada (chronic disease prevention)
    -- Tempus (molecular and clinical data analysis)

assistant: There are several venture capital firms that invest in healthcare and medicine in the USA. Some of the top ones include OrbiMed, Texo Ventures, SpringRock Ventures, HealthTech Capital, and New Enterprise Associates (NEA).

prompter: how could i buy stock in one of those companies?

assistant: Venture capital firms are private companies that invest in startups and other high-growth potential companies. They are not publicly traded and therefore you cannot buy stock in them directly. However, some of the companies they invest in may eventually go public and offer their shares for sale on a stock exchange. In this case, you could buy stock in those companies through a brokerage account.

assistant: The first step in buying stocks is to open a brokerage account. 
The easiest way is through an online stockbroker like Robinhood, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade, or Fidelity. Each broker may have different requirements for opening an account, so make sure to review the account opening process before selecting one.

Opening an online brokerage account is as simple as opening a bank account: You fill out an account application, present identification, and decide whether to fund the account via check or via an electronic transfer of funds.

Another option is to use a full-service stockbroker, or to purchase stock directly from the company.

assistant: To buy stock in one of the venture capital-backed companies, you will need to find out if the company has gone public by issuing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or if it is planning to go public in the future. If the company has gone public, its stock can be purchased through a stock brokerage firm or an online stock trading platform.

If the company is not publicly traded, you may not be able to buy its stock directly. In some cases, you may be able to invest in the company indirectly by investing in a venture capital fund that has invested in the company. However, these funds are typically only available to accredited investors who meet certain income and net worth requirements.

It's important to note that investing in stocks, particularly in startup companies, carries risk. Startups may be volatile and their stock prices may fluctuate rapidly, and there is always the possibility of losing some or all of your investment. It's important to do your research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

prompter: I've heard from my friends that going to venture capital for funding is now only seen as a last resort for a startup nowadays. Do you know why that is?

assistant: I have no idea whatsoever

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