GROWTH
FOR GOOD.
HEALTHCARE, WATER
& AGRICULTURE
WE BELIEVE YOU CAN’T SOLVE TOMORROW’S CHALLENGES WITH YESTERDAY’S THINKING.
NEARWATER GROWTH IS
A NEW KIND OF PARTNER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.
We exist to build a future where strengthening individuals, communities, and the planet are not at odds with capital growth, but imperative to it.
NEARWATER GROWTH FOCUSES ON THREE KEY CATEGORIES: HEALTHCARE, WATER AND AGRICULTURE.
Through advising and investment, we help grow businesses that support the planet and the communities that rely and reside on it.
AGILE, FEARLESS AND OPTIMISTIC, WE WORK WITH AN UNRELENTING FOCUS ON IMPACT.
We believe that good business begins with good relationships and a common goal and doesn't end until there is real, lasting, positive change.
We believe in growth, for good.
OUR FOUNDERS
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JP LEISURE, MANAGING PARTNER
15+ years in a career spanning digital health, growth strategy and operations. A leader and advisor in growth-driven development, positioning and analysis, including multiple raises at early stage companies. VP of Operations at Vim. SVP of Operations at Stride Health. Principal at Booz & Company (now part of PwC).
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LARRY LEISURE, MEMBER
40+ years in health and managed care. Founder/Managing Partner of Chicago Pacific Founders. Co-founder of Jiff, ADVI, EHIR, Healthspottr, Adapt Program at UCSF, and more. Operating partner at Kleiner Perkins. SVP at Optum, Kaiser, and more. Global Managing Partner at Accenture and Partner at PwC and Willis Towers Watson.