Annie Lamont, a prominent figure in the venture capital world, made significant strides with her early bet on AthenaHealth, a healthtech startup cofounded by Jonathan Bush and Todd Park. Despite initial setbacks, Lamont’s steadfast support and strategic redirection towards smaller medical practices proved pivotal. This decision eventually led to AthenaHealth’s sale for $17 billion in 2021, marking a substantial return on Lamont’s initial investment.
Lamont’s career spans multiple successful investments beyond AthenaHealth, including Devoted Health, a corporation now valued at $12.9 billion. Her firm, Oak HC/FT, which she co-founded in 2014, focuses on healthcare and fintech innovations, earning Lamont recognition on Forbes’ Midas List multiple times. Her investment strategy emphasizes long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, spanning decades and multiple business cycles. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lamont’s personal journey of supporting her family in Wisconsin to becoming a pivotal force in healthcare investment underscores her enduring impact on the industry.