WHIS Ventures – Transforming Health Innovation into Real-Wor

WHIS Ventures – Transforming Health Innovation into Real-World Impact

A global platform connecting startups, cities, health systems, and investors to accelerate prevention, healthy ageing, and community wellbeing.

Healthcare systems face rising costs, ageing populations, and chronic disease. Innovation exists, but startups often struggle to move from 

concept → real-world deployment → investment.

• Global healthcare market: $10T+
• Rapid growth in prevention, digital health, and longevity solutions
• Demand for evidence-based, scalable innovations

WHIS Edge: Bridging the gap from idea → pilot → scale → investment.

WHIS Ventures Platform connects startups, cities, health systems, policymakers, and investors through a structured pathway:

Source → Validate → Showcase → Fund

Startups get real-world pilots, mentorship, investor access, and global visibility through WHIS events.

• 10–12 week cohort-based program
• 7.5% equity
• Focus areas: Prevention, Healthy Ageing, Social Prescribing, Digital Health, Climate & Health

Benefits: Pilot programs, investor introductions, and global exposure.

• Real-world validation — not lab-based
• Access to cities, health systems, and policymakers
• Global WHIS network for events, media, and partnerships
• Focus on measurable health and social outcomes

• Equity: 7.5% per startup
• Investor syndicates (Family Offices, VC, PE)
• Sponsorships and partnerships
• Future WHIS Health Impact Fund

Gareth Presch – Founder & CEO

• Founder of WHIS & GSPA
• 25+ years in global health innovation and policy

Vision: Build the world’s leading health innovation marketplace where startups scale globally, investors access validated deal flow, and cities act as innovation platforms with measurable health impact.

Next Steps:

• UK Startup Roadshow 2026
• Build investor syndicate
• Partner with cities and health systems