Jason Torres

Managing Partner

Jason Torres is an accomplished healthcare venture capitalist, deeply committed to transforming healthcare with a focus on vulnerable populations. Drawing inspiration from his mother’s work as a social worker in New York City, Jason’s approach is driven by a lifelong commitment to addressing healthcare disparities.

With nearly two decades of investment and operational expertise, Jason identifies and nurtures promising organizations into thriving businesses. His deep understanding of healthcare policy and technological innovation has positioned him as a respected leader in the field.

Jason is the founder of Sana Capital, a healthcare venture capital firm dedicated to reshaping the healthcare landscape by investing in businesses that increase access, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The firm’s name, Sana, meaning “to heal” in Latin and “remedy” in Spanish, reflects its mission to bridge healthcare gaps.

Previously, Jason co-founded Mansa Capital, a private equity firm where he invested approximately $50 million in groundbreaking healthcare enterprises. Here, he developed a policy-driven approach, blending strategic value creation with operational enhancements. His leadership has been instrumental across various board positions, including healthcare integrations, prescription cost containment companies, and remote patient monitoring platforms.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Jason serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Comunilife, a nonprofit committed to comprehensive health and human services. He also contributed his expertise to Acacia Network, a community-based organization offering healthcare, housing, and substance abuse services.

Jason graduated magna cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Information Systems & Finance, earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and is a Kauffman Fellow.