Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative launched in 2011 that focuses on supporting startups globally by providing access to Google's products, connections, and best practices. The program partners with over fifty leading startup organizations to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in more than 135 countries. It offers various resources, including financial support and exclusive programming, to help these partners and their startups thrive. Central to this initiative are six Google for Startups Campuses located in London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Madrid, São Paulo, and Warsaw. These Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can access mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities within their local communities. Startups benefit from free workspaces, community events, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, all aimed at nurturing their growth and innovation across diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail, finance, and technology.

Sundar Pichai

CEO, Google

Past deals in Health Care

Luna

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Luna is an AI-powered digital health companion that offers real-time mental health care and education to teenagers.

Avalon Health Care

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Avalon Health Care is a provider of comprehensive elder care services, focusing on skilled nursing, senior housing, assisted living, hospice, and home health services. Their approach emphasizes quality care delivered with innovation and compassion. Avalon Health Care is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of seniors through a commitment to professional development for their care teams and the implementation of innovative care improvement strategies. This includes the formation of interdisciplinary care teams that partner with patients throughout their health journeys, aiming to minimize healthcare-acquired conditions such as falls and infections. Additionally, Avalon provides therapy services and care coordination, ensuring that patients and their families have access to specialized healthcare solutions tailored to their needs.

HealthDart

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
HealthDart is a digital health platform designed to improve access to healthcare services for middle-income communities. It connects users with local, independent pharmacies and healthcare providers through its application. The platform facilitates in-person consultations with verified healthcare professionals, including nurses and doctors, and offers instant health advice. Users can manage their healthcare needs efficiently by networking with these providers, allowing for easy ordering of medications and health products with doorstep delivery. HealthDart's services aim to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, addressing the needs of underserved populations.

Grapefruit Health

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Grapefruit Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2022 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization addresses the significant staffing shortages in the healthcare sector by leveraging a workforce comprised of clinical students. Its platform focuses on recruiting, training, and managing these students to engage with patients remotely, thereby enabling healthcare institutions such as hospitals and clinics to operate more efficiently. Through this innovative approach, Grapefruit Health aims to create a semi-clinical workforce that contributes positively to patient interactions while alleviating the pressures faced by traditional healthcare staffing.

AfriWell

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AfriWell Health operates a digital healthcare platform aimed at efficiently connecting patients with healthcare professionals across Africa. The platform addresses the challenges of healthcare access, particularly in remote areas, by facilitating both virtual consultations and in-person appointments. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap created by a lack of healthcare providers, offering a comprehensive solution for patients to receive whole-person care. AfriWell Health has set an ambitious goal of connecting 500,000 patients with doctors over the next five years, thereby enhancing healthcare delivery and improving outcomes for consumers and employers alike.

Carepay - Care fintech solution

Pre Seed Round in 2022
The CarePay is creating a new way to pay for care that is more affordable and accessible. With CarePay, you can get the care you need when you need it without having to worry about the cost. Our Care Now Pay Later model combines membership benefits and health insurance. We offer different payment options including monthly instalments and no-interest financing. The Care Now Pay Later model is a relatively new concept in the Asian market, so there are not many direct competitors yet. However, there are a number of companies that offer similar services, such as: Atome: Atome is a Singapore-based BNPL company that offers instalment plans for online and offline purchases. It is currently available in 7 countries in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Hong Kong. Hoolah: Hoolah is an Australian BNPL company that offers instalment plans for online and offline purchases. It is currently available in Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. Splitit: Splitit is an Israeli BNPL company that offers instalment plans for online and offline purchases. It is currently available in 40 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Sezzle: Sezzle is an American BNPL company that offers instalment plans for online purchases. It is currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Klarna: Klarna is a Swedish BNPL company that offers instalment plans for online and offline purchases. It is currently available in 17 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. These companies all offer similar services to Care Now Pay Later, but they may have different features and fees. It is important to compare the different options available before choosing a BNPL provider. The Care Now Pay Later model is still a relatively new concept in the Asian market, so it is likely that more competitors will emerge in the future. This is because the BNPL market is growing rapidly in Asia, and there is a demand for more flexible payment options. We can capture a significant share of the $600M billion dollar care market in Asia. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2030, reaching $914 billion by 2030. If you're looking for a more affordable and accessible way to pay for care, then CarePay is your solution. Visit our website https://carepay.mn/ or contact us to learn more.

MedTrans Go

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
MedTrans Go operates as a B2B healthcare appointment optimization platform addressing the significant issue of medical appointment cancellations in the United States. The company provides a tech-enabled portal that offers healthcare facilities a customizable suite of services, including non-emergency medical transportation, interpretation, home health care, and delivery. By integrating these services into a single interface, MedTrans Go aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of healthcare delivery, ultimately supporting medical practices, hospitals, and facilities in reducing appointment cancellations and improving patient care.

Health Haven Rx

Seed Round in 2022
Health Haven Rx is building the future of digital pharmacy services. We are on a mission to make pharmacy services more affordable while delivering quality care

Cardiolyse

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Cardiolyse is an e-healthcare company specializing in the analysis of heart electro signals through its cloud-based electrocardiography technology. This innovative approach allows for continuous monitoring and assessment of the heart's electrical activity, providing users with a heart state dashboard that detects cardio risks and tracks heart activities. By offering cardiocare accessible anytime and anywhere at a low cost, Cardiolyse aims to empower patients with timely information regarding potential heart issues, including the risk of heart attacks. The company is also seeking new investment opportunities to enhance and expand its product offerings.

MindCo Health

Grant in 2022
MindCo Health is a behavioral health startup based in San Jose, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on providing accessible digital therapeutic solutions aimed at addressing addictions globally. By integrating virtual reality, neuroscience, and mindfulness techniques, MindCo Health offers innovative tools for mental health support. Its services cater to employers, hospitals, and health plans, facilitating connections between employees and psychologists for immediate support. Additionally, the company utilizes mobile-based training and artificial intelligence to create a comprehensive continuum of care, specifically designed to help individuals quit smoking effectively and efficiently.

ConnectCareHero

Grant in 2022
ConnectCareHero operates a digital community platform aimed at enhancing social engagement among older adults. The platform focuses on managing activities and providing culturally relevant content to help organizations connect with seniors and promote a sense of community. By curating entertainment options and facilitating social interactions, ConnectCareHero addresses the issue of social isolation among senior citizens, supporting their overall health and well-being. The company's mission is to empower older adults to remain socially active, thereby improving their quality of life and health outcomes.

Lena Health

Grant in 2022
Lena Health is a developer of a text-based virtual assistant platform designed to assist patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. The platform leverages conversational AI to facilitate care coordination and navigation tasks, while also providing the option for human support when needed. By allowing patients to schedule appointments and manage their health via SMS text live chat, Lena Health offers a convenient alternative to lengthy phone calls. This service is especially beneficial for value-based care organizations and payers, as it enhances medication adherence and aims to improve overall health outcomes for its members.

FORMEL Skin

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
FORMEL Skin is a healthtech start-up based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2020. The company aims to transform dermatology by providing personalized, high-quality medical treatments through an online platform. FORMEL Skin offers a range of medical and science-based solutions designed to address various dermatological conditions. Its approach involves thorough consultations with dermatologists, ensuring that products are tailored to individual skin types and needs. This personalized treatment plan enables patients with skin issues to receive effective care that is specifically suited to their circumstances.

Caretech Human

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
CareTech Human specializes in remote patient health monitoring, offering a unique, toilet-integrated device designed to detect early signs of urological diseases. This automated solution analyzes urine and stool samples using sensors and artificial intelligence, providing users with real-time health insights and enabling proactive disease prevention.

TIBU Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
TIBU Health is an Omnichannel Health Technology company that delivers health services where people live, work and click.. We adopt the latest, most advanced technologies in health and logistics to provide patients with a convenient and coordinated end-to-end healthcare experience that results in better health outcomes, healthier lives and with more time to spend on the things that matter to our patients. We’re a different kind of healthcare company and thrilled to be reshaping how people access healthcare service in Africa.

Zuri Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Zuri Health is a telemedicine company based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2020. It offers affordable and accessible healthcare solutions through a mobile app, website, and SMS services, catering to patients without smartphones and those in rural areas. Users can schedule lab and diagnostic tests, consult with doctors, purchase medications from pharmacies, and arrange home visits with qualified medical professionals. The platform also features an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to enhance user experience and provide first-level medical consultations. Zuri Health aims to create a universally accessible healthcare experience for all individuals, regardless of their location or resources.

Clafiya

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Clafiya is a digital healthcare platform focused on delivering accessible primary care services to patients in Africa, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas. By connecting individuals with community health workers, the platform ensures that quality healthcare reaches those who need it most, often in the comfort of their own homes. This approach not only facilitates convenient healthcare access but also emphasizes affordability and efficiency in service delivery. Clafiya's mission is to enhance the availability of essential health services, thereby improving the overall health outcomes for underserved populations.

PhableCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.

InovCares

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
InovCares is a behavior change platform designed to enhance the health and well-being of women, particularly women of color, by providing access to culturally sensitive healthcare professionals. The platform integrates real-time metabolic health data with telehealth services, artificial intelligence, and patient engagement rewards, fostering a supportive community. By utilizing advanced technology, including patented methods originally developed by NASA, InovCares simplifies and unifies the healthcare experience for Black and Latin women through personalized and connected care solutions. The service consolidates medical records and integrates various health data, including wearable and genomic information, alongside telemedicine and lifestyle guidance. This approach allows users to spend less time managing their health and more time focusing on wellness.

CalmiGo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
CalmiGo specializes in developing a portable, drug-free device aimed at providing immediate relief from emotional and mental distress, such as anxiety and stress. Utilizing advanced patented technology, the device helps users regulate their breathing patterns and stimulates their senses to alleviate symptoms on the spot. It is designed for ease of use, making it accessible to individuals of all ages and varying technical abilities, regardless of their location. By offering a natural solution, CalmiGo addresses the need for effective stress management without reliance on pharmaceuticals.

Dermanostic

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Dermanostic is a telemedicine service that offers dermatological care through a user-friendly application. The platform allows individuals to take and upload pictures of their skin issues, which are then reviewed by dermatology specialists. Users receive a digital diagnosis, therapy recommendations, and private prescriptions, making dermatological services easily accessible. Dermanostic aims to provide effective treatment for skin problems, ensuring that users can manage their dermatological health conveniently from their devices.

Lifestores Healthcare

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Lifestores Healthcare is focused on democratizing access to quality and affordable primary healthcare through technology. The company operates a digital pharmaceutical marketplace that provides proprietary software designed to streamline pharmacy operations. This software allows clients to efficiently manage inventory, optimize purchase discounts, and access patient loans. By leveraging technology, Lifestores Healthcare aims to make healthcare services more accessible and affordable for a broader audience.

iCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
iCare Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in health management solutions. It operates a cloud-based platform that consolidates and securely stores employee health information, including check-up results, stress levels, work hours, and consultation records. iCare's platform is designed to alleviate administrative burdens from businesses, enabling them to better manage employee health and well-being. The company is recognized as the leading health and labor cloud service provider in Japan, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations with global operations.

Aayu by MedCords

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Aayu, a service by MedCords, is a holistic healthcare platform aimed at enhancing access to medical services and products for underserved populations in India. It enables users to order medicines with delivery in under two hours, select from nearby medical stores for competitive pricing, consult with doctors across 35+ specialties within 30 minutes, and conduct over 160 lab tests from home. Aayu also facilitates secure sharing of medical data between patients and doctors, eliminating the need for physical record-keeping. The Aayu Card offers a discounted yearly health subscription for family consultations with specialist doctors. With a growing network of over 25,000 retail chemist stores, 5,000 specialist doctors, and 3.5 million users, Aayu aims to digitize the fragmented healthcare landscape, thereby unlocking new opportunities for direct-to-consumer healthcare brands in India. The initiative is backed by prominent investors and is poised to significantly impact the domestic retail pharmaceutical market.

Acclinate

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Acclinate is a venture-backed company focused on enhancing representation and diversity in genomic research and clinical trials through its digital health platform. By utilizing machine learning and predictive analytics, Acclinate automates the processes of identifying, educating, engaging, and retaining diverse participants for research studies. This approach not only empowers communities to improve their health outcomes but also helps biopharmaceutical organizations reduce the overall costs associated with drug development. Through sustained engagement and AI-driven insights, Acclinate aims to foster better health practices and outcomes within underrepresented populations.

Suvera

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Suvera Ltd, established in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, has developed a virtual care follow-up application aimed at enhancing primary care for patients with long-term conditions. The platform allows general practices to manage patients remotely, focusing on conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, depression, and anxiety. By enabling patients to engage in their care through their phones, Suvera aims to improve health outcomes, reduce hospital admissions, and minimize the need for in-person doctor appointments, ultimately allowing patients to spend more time in good health and reach their personal health milestones.

Melio

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Melio is a healthtech startup that uses cutting-edge blood test technology to help people maintain an active relationship with their health. The startup provides information about the markers that they include in their analytics, answering all of their clients' questions (what they are, what they are for, how to improve them), and assists them in following up by allowing them to compare results over time. It offers over ten blood test profiles and analyzes over 100 health markers, including testosterone, ApoA, ApoB, estradiol, glucose, cholesterol, PSA, and iron.

Caredoc

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Caredoc is a platform focused on elderly care, designed to address the challenges faced by families seeking reliable information about care facilities and providers. Many consumers struggle to find accurate details online or rely on unverified recommendations, while care service providers often face difficulties in reaching potential clients. Caredoc offers a solution by providing verified information on various elderly care services through a user-friendly mobile interface. The platform includes features such as quick matching functions and detailed profiles of caretakers, hospitals, and doctors, complete with reviews and ratings. This enables families to efficiently search for and select appropriate care options tailored to their specific needs.

AI Medical Service

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
AI Medical Service Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing endoscopic medical care. The company focuses on creating extensive training data to analyze endoscopic images, thereby providing valuable support to endoscopists in diagnosing conditions affecting the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. By integrating the expertise of Japanese endoscopic specialists, AI Medical Service aims to improve clinical practices while ensuring that ultimate diagnostic decisions remain in the hands of trained physicians. This approach fosters safer medical interventions and contributes to the advancement of endoscopic care on a global scale.

CareSnap

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
CareSnap is a marketplace designed for home healthcare, facilitating connections between patients, agencies, and caregivers through a user-friendly mobile application. The platform utilizes dual-app technology to ensure safe and high-quality in-home care, enhancing the caregiving experience for both providers and recipients. By consolidating agencies and empowering the workforce, CareSnap enables timely and effective responses to healthcare needs, particularly in emergencies. This innovative approach aims to improve the delivery of home health services, making it easier for individuals to access the care they require.

MeetCaregivers

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
MeetCaregivers operates a marketplace focused on senior care, utilizing technology to connect seniors with appropriate caregivers and various resources essential for healthy aging at home. The platform employs personality and culture competency matching to enhance caregiver-senior relationships, which helps reduce caregiver turnover and decrease feelings of isolation among seniors. Additionally, it offers tools for tracking care and coordinating services, making it easier for seniors to manage daily living activities. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, products, and technological support, MeetCaregivers aims to ensure that seniors can access the quality in-home care they need to live fulfilling lives.

Infermedica

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Infermedica, a digital health company, specializes in AI-powered preliminary diagnosis and triage solutions for insurance companies, hospitals, and health systems. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, the company assesses symptoms, identifies patterns, and provides safe, reliable recommendations verified by a team of physicians. With over 6 million users worldwide and partnerships with over 50 companies, Infermedica aims to improve customer performance, increase healthcare accessibility, and reduce costs. Their products are available in 17 languages, including in countries like China and the United Arab Emirates. The company, with a team of over 100 people, is expanding its market presence in the United States and Europe, driven by a recent $10.25M investment.

Ubie

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Ubie, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven healthcare solutions. Its primary product is an AI symptom checker, designed to aid hospitals and physicians by delivering individualized evaluation reports based on patient responses to a brief questionnaire. The system tailors its questions according to various factors, including biological sex, age, medical history, and lifestyle choices. By providing a patient summary and predictive diagnosis, Ubie's technology enhances the diagnostic process, facilitating more personalized care for patients.

MedHaul

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
MedHaul, Inc. is a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in developing a cloud-based software application designed to manage non-emergency transportation for patients. Established in 2017, MedHaul addresses transportation barriers in underserved and rural communities by connecting hospitals and clinics with local transportation providers. The platform serves as a two-sided marketplace, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently schedule and manage patient rides in a single location. By facilitating safe and reliable transportation, MedHaul enhances patient access to healthcare services, ensuring that individuals can reach medical appointments without hurdles.

Nuria

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Nuria is transforming the healthcare ecosystem by providing a comprehensive online patient engagement solution in Brazil. The company has developed a digital platform that allows patients to schedule appointments and access healthcare services through a user-friendly interface available on both mobile and web. This platform integrates seamlessly with various healthcare providers' ERPs and EMRs, enabling efficient appointment booking and management. Additionally, Nuria has established a revolutionary integration platform that connects healthcare providers with a wide range of stakeholders, including insurance companies, health tech firms, distributors, and the pharmaceutical industry. With a network that encompasses over 2,000 providers and facilitates more than 50 million transactions annually, Nuria serves as a vital gateway in the healthcare market, positively impacting millions of patients.

Jutro Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Jutro Medical is a healthcare provider based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2019. The company offers an innovative blend of online and offline primary care services, utilizing a mobile-first telemedicine platform complemented by physical clinics. This approach allows patients with less complex health issues to access virtual consultations, manage prescriptions, receive referrals, obtain lab results, and request medical leave through a user-friendly app. The application also enables patients covered by public health insurance to receive basic healthcare from home, while increasing doctors' productivity through workflow automation. Jutro Medical aims to enhance patient experience and streamline healthcare delivery.

CheckEye

CheckEye is a Ukrainian cloud-based platform focused on early disease diagnosis, particularly in the field of eye care. Developed by IT specialists in collaboration with leading research institutes, the platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze fundus photos for the diagnosis of eye conditions. Additionally, CheckEye's AI-driven solution facilitates mass screenings for chronic diseases, enhancing preventive healthcare by making screening services more accessible and affordable. This innovative approach aims to improve healthcare outcomes by empowering healthcare professionals with advanced diagnostic tools.
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