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Kelsey Maguire

Managing Director at Sandbox Industries and the Blue Venture Fund

Greater Chicago Area

Overview 

Kelsey Maguire is currently the Managing Director at Sandbox Industries and the Blue Venture Fund in the Greater Chicago Area. With a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, Kelsey has held various board member and observer roles in companies such as Wider Circle, Origin, and CirrusMD Inc., showcasing a strong background in health IT and hospital services sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Director

    2019 - Current

Sandbox bridges the gap between startups and corporations in three ways: strategic venture funds, accelerators, and consulting services.

  • Managing Director

    2019

The Blue Venture Fund is a strategic investment vehicle that aims to foster innovation within the healthcare system.

  • Board Member

    2023

WiderCircle is a provider of an in-personal social platform designed to connect older adults.

Raised $38,000,000.00 from Chicago Ventures, Social Determinants of Life and The Blue Venture Fund.

  • Board Observer

    2023

Rula is a leading company in the behavioral healthcare space, with a mission to make mental healthcare work for everyone.

Raised $110,850,000.00 from Hedosophia.

  • Board Member

    2021

Origin provides physical therapy designed for women & mothers offering expert care for common female health issues, on-line and in-person.

  • Board Member

    2021

  • Board Observer

    2019 - 2021

Wayspring is a healthcare company focused on addressing substance use disorder (SUD) and other behavioral health issues.

Raised $161,300,012.00 from Valtruis, CVS Health Ventures, .406 Ventures, HLM Venture Partners, The Blue Venture Fund, Oak HC/FT, Highmark Ventures, Centene, HLM Venture Partners and .406 Ventures.

  • Board Member

    2021

Quilted Health envisions a world were equity and access are at the center of reproductive health.

  • Board Member

    2021

CirrusMD provides text-first virtual care solutions that deliver simpler access, personal connection and care navigation.

Raised $47,603,386.00 from 7wire Ventures, Drive Capital and The Colorado Impact Fund.

  • Board Member

    2020

  • Board Observer

    2019 - 2022

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