SENT Angels Invests in Pro-Life Health Insurance Startup Presidio HealthCare

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January 11, 2024

SENT Angels Announces Investment in Presidio HealthCare to Launch Non-ACA Pro-Life Health Insurance Plans in Texas

SENT Angels, a Catholic angel investor syndicate, today announced a significant investment in Presidio HealthCare, an innovative health insurance provider poised to introduce non-Affordable Care Act (ACA) pro-life health insurance plans in Texas in 2024.

Renowned for supporting ventures led by Catholic founders and that adhere to Catholic values, SENT Angels partner chose to partner with Presidio HealthCare to fill a much-needed void in the health insurance market by launching life-affirming health insurance plans.

Daniel Cruz, Chief Executive Officer and cofounder of Presidio HealthCare, expressed the company’s mission, “Families are seeking healthcare options that are trustworthy, affordable, and align with their beliefs in the dignity of the human person. Our mission is to help these families get access to healthcare they can trust by assuring that their premium dollars are not funding immoral services and by facilitating a community that allows our members to help each other find local physicians that align with their values. The SENT Angels network are the perfect partners in bringing this new option to Catholic and pro-life families, and we are humbled by their support of our mission and invigorated by their enthusiasm to participate in building the culture of life through the nation’s first pro-life health insurance company fully aligned with the ethical teachings of the Catholic Church.”

Bob Hogan, Chief Legal Officer and cofounder of Presidio HealthCare, added, “This backing and support from SENT Angels sets a firm foundation for us to boldly build health plans that uniquely reflect Catholic values consistent with the inherent dignity of human persons. The vision for Presidio is deeply rooted in the Church’s tradition and teachings, and we are overjoyed and grateful to be partnering with men and women of shared faith and values to bring this much-needed product to families.”

John Cannon, cofounder of SENT Angels, commented on the collaboration, “Millions of people in the United States are no longer able to access health insurance plans that protect life from conception to natural death. Presidio and SENT Angels seek to change that narrative by empowering all citizens with a choice for life-affirming health care.” He continued, “This investment in Presidio HealthCare represents a significant step in our commitment to support initiatives that not only respect our faith-based principles but also provide practical, healthcare solutions which support a culture of life. We believe Daniel and Bob are the founders to make a solution like this a reality.”

Presidio HealthCare’s upcoming range of non-ACA health plans will focus on providing affordable and reliable coverage while aligning with pro-life values, meeting a critical need for many families across the country.

The launch of Presidio HealthCare’s new health insurance plans is expected to create a significant impact in the Texas insurance market, offering a unique alternative to healthcare sharing ministry plans and traditional insurance options.

For more information about SENT Angels and Presidio HealthCare, please contact:

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About SENT Angels

SENT Angels is a leading Catholic angel investor syndicate focused on funding and supporting businesses and projects that align with and advance Catholic values. Their thesis aims to back Catholic founders across sectors at the angel, pre-seed, and seed stages. Startups and accredited investors interested in learning more about partnering with SENT Angels can visit https://www.catholicangels.co/. 

About Presidio HealthCare

Presidio HealthCare is building the nation’s first pro-life health insurance company. With a focus on aligning health coverage with advancing a culture of life, Presidio HealthCare is dedicated to providing meaningful alternatives in the health insurance market. Presidio targets a 2024 launch in the Texas market for non-ACA plans. Those interested in learning more can visit https://www.presidiocare.com/.

Catholic Angels invests $100,000 in family-friendly app.

Founders of Storybook App, company supported by Catholic Angels

 

 

In a significant stride towards enhancing parent-child relationships and improving sleep routines for children, SENT Angels, an angel investment syndicate rooted in Catholic values, has announced an investment of $100,000 in the groundbreaking Storybook App. This strategic partnership between SENT Angels and Storybook App is set to transform the way children prepare for sleep and deepen relationships with their families.

Storybook is a mobile app that gives parents access to bedtime stories for their children accompanied by research-backed bedtime massages for infants, toddlers, and young children. The founders, a husband-wife team (Francisco – Stanford GSB, and Daniela – trained in infant massage), view this company as a way to promote and protect closeness in the family.

John Cannon, co-founder of SENT Angels stated: “We were excited to award the 1st annual SENT Summit Pitch competition prize to Storybook in Spring of 2023. After we got to know the team more, Juan, Zak, and I knew we had to bring it to our Angel network for funding. The platform impressively integrates faith-based values to strengthen parent-child relationships and child development. There’s a reason it’s the #1 parenting app in over 90 countries”

Francisco Cornejo, co-founder of Storybook, stated: “Partnering with investors who share our faith and vision like SENT Angels enhances our journey with Storybook: to ensure children’s upbringing is protected and rooted in strong values. We truly see this as a blessing and inspiration to keep working towards the benefit of hundreds of millions of families”. 

The funds from SENT Angels, along with their co-investor firms in this seed round, will be used to further develop and expand the Storybook App’s content offerings, enhance user experience, and accelerate its global outreach. This investment not only underscores SENT Angels’ commitment to fostering educational advancements but also reflects their dedication to nurturing projects that align with Catholic values and principles.

 

About SENT Angels:
SENT Angels identifies talent and equips them with the capital, community, and support to transform our society. Thanks to their incredible network of Catholic leaders, investors, technologists, and operators, they are able to provide a flock of spiritual and business mentors to the entrepreneurs they fund. They work so that this network and capital might make society into a more loving world, one where human dignity and freedom march forward step in step. With every investment, they strive to further a spirit-led entrepreneurial movement that re-awakens people everywhere to the transformative power of the Catholic faith.

Catholic investors interested in becoming members of SENT Angels and Catholic early-stage founders raising angel capital can learn more at: catholicangels.co

 

About Storybook App:
Storybook App is the #1 App for Families and Parenting, built to strengthen parent-child bonds. To learn more, visit their website and download their app at: storybook-app.com

 

 

 

For media inquiries, please contact:
Juan Acosta
Co-founder SENT Angels
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