Brandon Cruz

Overview

Brandon Cruz is an angel investor based in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on healthcare and technology sectors. He is the Co-Founder and President of GoHealth, a leading online health insurance marketplace. Cruz co-founded Norvax, Inc. in 2001, which later became GoHealth. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Systems Developer at Lante Corp. in Chicago. Cruz is recognized throughout the technology industry as an influential thought leader, and speaks regularly on topics related to technology, health insurance, and business operations. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and serves on the board of Techweek and Imerman Angels. In 2013, Cruz was a Midwest winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Cruz holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Miami University in Ohio. As an angel investor, Cruz has been involved in various funding rounds, including seed and Series C funding. His investment interests span across healthcare, technology, media and telecom, and financial services sectors. Cruz has demonstrated a commitment to supporting innovative companies in these industries, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology and health insurance sectors. His investment approach focuses on identifying and nurturing startups that have the potential to make a significant impact in their respective fields. Cruz's leadership at GoHealth has been instrumental in shaping the company's growth and success. Under his guidance, GoHealth has become a prominent player in the online health insurance marketplace, connecting consumers with a wide range of health insurance options. His expertise in technology and business operations has been a driving force behind the company's innovative approach to health insurance, making it more accessible and user-friendly for consumers. Cruz's recognition by Ernst & Young and his active involvement in industry organizations underscore his influence and contributions to the technology and health insurance sectors.

Investment Focus

• Innovative healthcare solutions
• Scalable technology platforms
• Experienced management teams

Portfolio Companies