Nurse Capital Welcomes New General Partner
Nurse Capital, a venture capital manager that invests in nurse-led startups developing scalable solutions in healthcare, announced on March 23, 2026, that Dan Weberg, Ph.D., MHI, RN, FAAN, has joined as General Partner, according to PR Newswire. Dr. Weberg has spent the last decade as an advisor to startups and venture capital investment teams, bringing his expertise as a sought-out leader in innovation, organization change, and leadership across healthcare settings.
Dr. Weberg’s Professional Background
Dr. Weberg, a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, currently serves as the Executive Director of Nursing Workforce Development and Innovation for Kaiser Permanente, where he has held leadership roles in nursing innovation, research, and technology strategy across eight regions and 41 hospitals. Prior to this, he led innovation efforts at Trusted Health, Ascension, and The Ohio State University, exposing him to a wide range of healthcare startups from small garage efforts to Google spinoffs and providing crucial due diligence expertise to Nurse Capital’s board.
Leadership Transition and Statements
As General Partner, Dr. Weberg is stepping into the role previously held by Nurse Capital co-founder Marla Weston, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, who will continue as a Limited Partner and board advisor. Beth A. Brooks, Ph.D., RN, FACHE, co-founder and CEO of Nurse Capital, stated, “We’re thrilled that Dan is joining Nurse Capital’s leadership team,” noting that his deep, domain-specific expertise in healthcare innovation will advantage their investment strategy. Dr. Weberg stated, “Nurses sit at the center of healthcare,” and expressed excitement about joining Nurse Capital to steer capital to overlooked nurse-led entrepreneurs, according to PR Newswire.
About the Firm
Nurse Capital is a nurse-founded and managed venture capital manager based in Chicago that makes early-stage investments in nurse entrepreneurs leading high-growth-potential businesses transforming the future of healthcare. The firm can be accessed at https://nursecapital.net/.
