Mark Anderson
In recent years, the UK has witnessed a surge in startups specialising in health care, with a wave of innovative companies setting up shop in York since 2020. These startups are using technology to redefine how health care is delivered, focusing on everything from personalised care to preventative diagnostics. Here’s a closer look at some notable health care startups in York:
Pearl Health
Founded in 2020 by Ankit Patel, Jeff De Flavio, and Michael Kopko, Pearl Health is re-imagining how independent primary care providers visualize, understand and take care of their patients. Pearl Health uses data science to help primary care providers pinpoint individuals most likely to require care. The startup encourages a proactive care model that allows physicians to invest in preventative care. Follow Pearl Health on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Grow Therapy
Co-founded by Alan Ni and Jake Cooper, Grow Therapy is focused on transforming accessibility to mental health care. The startup provides therapists with the tools to launch and expand their in-network private practices. Since its inception in 2020, Grow Therapy has raised over $15 million from leading venture capitalist firms and angel investors. Stay updated by following Grow Therapy on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TBD Health
At TBD Health, the focus is on women’s wellness. Co-founded by Daphne Chen, Sherwin Lu, and Stephanie Estey, this startup specializes in accurate, user-friendly at-home STD/STI testing kits tailored for women. Connect with TBD Health on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Journey Clinical
Journey Clinical, founded by Jonathan Sabbagh and Myriam Barthes, is a platform offering services to independently owned and operated psychotherapy practices. The startup provides critical assistance to clinicians providing mental health care. Follow Journey Clinical’s updates on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Walnut
Launched by Roshan Patel and Yash Joshi in 2020, Walnut offers point-of-sale lending options to make health care more affordable for patients. The startup assists with financing and provides a flexible platform for medical bill payments. Engage with Walnut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Included Health
Co-founded by Colin Quinn, Joshua Riff, and Owen Tripp, Included Health is working towards creating a new healthcare standard that benefits everyone. The company leverages innovative technology to tackle the complexities of the American health care system. Stay connected with Included Health on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Chapter
With founders Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Corey Metzman, and Vivek Ramaswamy at its helm, Chapter provides consultation on optimal medical services. The startup offers advice on the best medical card programs and benefits for every individual. Follow Chapter on Facebook and LinkedIn.
The Vets
Co-founded by Daniel Sagis, Dori Fussmann, and Shmuel Chafets, The Vets uses technology to provide pet owners with home, clinic, and video triage pet care. Stay in touch by following The Vets on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Cadence Solutions
Cadence Solutions, under the guidance of founders Christopher Altchek and Kareem Zaki, is a groundbreaking health technology company that assists large health systems in administering outstanding care beyond the hospital walls. Stay connected with Cadence Solutions on LinkedIn.
Juno Medical
Launched in 2020 by Akili Hinson, Alex Bargar, and Desmond Morris, Juno Medical is a comprehensive healthcare platform that caters to the whole family’s everyday health needs, on top of providing paediatrics, women’s health and adult primary care services. Get the latest updates from Juno Medical on LinkedIn.
Wyndly
Co-founded by Aakash Shah and Manan Shah, Wyndly is on a mission to cure allergies. The startup provides lifelong allergy relief and world-class online care with a personalized prescription treatment. Stay connected by following Wyndly on Twitter and LinkedIn.
These York-based startups are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within health care. Despite being relatively new companies, they have made impressive strides in transforming how healthcare is delivered, making it more personalized, accessible and efficient.
