Douglas Sylvester,

JD, LLM

General Partner

Doug recently ended more than a decade as one of the most innovative and successful law deans in the country. Additionally, in his nearly three decades in law, Doug has represented dozens of startup companies in various sectors, has launched the nation’s first Innovation Law Program (to support new ventures), taught at business schools around the country, and has been engaged as counsel, advisor, or founder of numerous startups.

Portfolio Companies

We have currently invested in seven portfolio companies.

Funding Requests

We are currntly taking funding applications for healthtech, medtech and biotech companies.

Become a Limited Partner

We xcellerate returns for our investors and we recognize you want more than just high-returns you want to make a difference in healthcare. 

Team

Our founding partners John Shufeldt, Douglas Sylvester, and Chris Yoo bring a combined experience of over seven decades in medical technologies, law, and entrepreneurship.

About Xcellerant Ventures

Xcellerating healthcare innovation and investor returns through strategic investments.