First Round Capital

First Round Capital, established in 2004, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments. It focuses on building a robust community of technology entrepreneurs and companies, providing custom software solutions, in-person experiences, and unique services to help early-stage companies grow. First Round Capital has invested in notable startups like Uber, Square, and Warby Parker, and has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote diversity in its portfolio. The firm invests nationally, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York, typically providing around $500,000 in the initial investment. It actively supports its portfolio companies and has facilitated a VC-sponsored exchange fund for qualified entrepreneurs. To date, members of the First Round Capital community have raised over $2.5 billion in follow-on capital.

Meka Asonye

Partner

Brett Berson

Partner

Jeff Donnon

CFO

Amy Fu

Vice President of Investments

Todd Jackson

Partner

Josh Kopelman

Founder and Partner

Whitnie Narcisse

Operating Partner

Cory Perkins

Partner Operations Manager

Bill Trenchard

Partner

James Wu

Infrastructure and AI / ML Investor

Past deals in Health Care

Assort Health

Series A in 2025
Assort Health specializes in enhancing patient and staff interactions within the healthcare sector. It develops a conversational AI platform that automates call center operations, aiming to transform patient care. The platform offers features such as reduced wait times, increased patient throughput, quality assurance, seamless integration, secure data systems, and streamlined workflows. This results in decreased hold times, fewer dropped calls, cost savings, and increased appointment revenue for healthcare providers.

Candid Health

Series B in 2024
Candid Health is a platform that automates revenue cycle management for healthcare providers, facilitating efficient tracking of claims and management of billing processes. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines medical billing, coding, and claims processing, thereby reducing administrative burdens and enhancing operational efficiency. By offering end-to-end automation, Candid Health optimizes financial operations for clinics and hospitals, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on delivering quality, affordable, and accessible care while ensuring faster service reimbursement. The platform seamlessly integrates with existing systems, providing modern tools that simplify the complexities of medical billing and improve overall patient experiences.

Vitable Health

Series A in 2024
Vitable Health, established in 2019 and headquartered in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania, specializes in providing affordable and accessible health coverage. Their membership-based model offers a comprehensive range of services, including virtual and in-home medical consultations, mental health support, and free prescriptions. This integrated approach to primary and urgent care aims to empower employers to enhance their healthcare offerings while reducing costs and improving employee satisfaction.

Pomelo Care

Series B in 2024
Pomelo Care is a leader in evidence-based maternity care, offering comprehensive support for women throughout preconception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the first year of their infants' lives. The company's innovative care model combines virtual, round-the-clock clinical support with in-person doula services, effectively addressing medical, behavioral, and social factors that enhance maternal and infant health. By leveraging data science and machine learning, Pomelo Care identifies and manages health risks, leading to improved outcomes and reduced costs. Its online platform delivers personalized care plans and resources that cater to the unique needs of pregnant individuals and newborns, ultimately promoting better health for mothers and their children. Pomelo Care collaborates with employers and various health plans, including commercial and Medicaid providers, to expand access to its high-quality maternity and neonatal care services.

Boulder Care

Venture Round in 2024
Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

Pomelo Care

Series A in 2023
Pomelo Care is a leader in evidence-based maternity care, offering comprehensive support for women throughout preconception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the first year of their infants' lives. The company's innovative care model combines virtual, round-the-clock clinical support with in-person doula services, effectively addressing medical, behavioral, and social factors that enhance maternal and infant health. By leveraging data science and machine learning, Pomelo Care identifies and manages health risks, leading to improved outcomes and reduced costs. Its online platform delivers personalized care plans and resources that cater to the unique needs of pregnant individuals and newborns, ultimately promoting better health for mothers and their children. Pomelo Care collaborates with employers and various health plans, including commercial and Medicaid providers, to expand access to its high-quality maternity and neonatal care services.

Arketa

Series A in 2022
Arketa is a wellness platform that provides tools for fitness instructors to manage their online businesses effectively. It enables instructors to host live fitness classes, sell on-demand video content, and create membership options directly on their own websites. This comprehensive approach allows wellness businesses to streamline their operations and enhance customer engagement, ultimately supporting individuals in maintaining their physical and mental health through accessible fitness solutions.

Koala Health

Series A in 2022
Koala Health is a Boston-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing medications and health products for pets. The company simplifies pet care by verifying and fetching prescriptions from veterinarians, sorting and packaging medications by date and time, and offering free delivery and refills. By focusing on vet-approved medications and supplements, Koala Health aims to enhance the quality of life for pets and support pet owners in managing their pets' health needs effectively.

Boulder Care

Series B in 2022
Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

Candid Health

Series A in 2022
Candid Health is a platform that automates revenue cycle management for healthcare providers, facilitating efficient tracking of claims and management of billing processes. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines medical billing, coding, and claims processing, thereby reducing administrative burdens and enhancing operational efficiency. By offering end-to-end automation, Candid Health optimizes financial operations for clinics and hospitals, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on delivering quality, affordable, and accessible care while ensuring faster service reimbursement. The platform seamlessly integrates with existing systems, providing modern tools that simplify the complexities of medical billing and improve overall patient experiences.

House Rx

Series A in 2022
House Rx is a health technology platform focused on improving affordability and patient access to specialty medications.

Vitable Health

Seed Round in 2021
Vitable Health, established in 2019 and headquartered in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania, specializes in providing affordable and accessible health coverage. Their membership-based model offers a comprehensive range of services, including virtual and in-home medical consultations, mental health support, and free prescriptions. This integrated approach to primary and urgent care aims to empower employers to enhance their healthcare offerings while reducing costs and improving employee satisfaction.

Nomad Health

Series D in 2021
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Pomelo Care

Seed Round in 2021
Pomelo Care is a leader in evidence-based maternity care, offering comprehensive support for women throughout preconception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the first year of their infants' lives. The company's innovative care model combines virtual, round-the-clock clinical support with in-person doula services, effectively addressing medical, behavioral, and social factors that enhance maternal and infant health. By leveraging data science and machine learning, Pomelo Care identifies and manages health risks, leading to improved outcomes and reduced costs. Its online platform delivers personalized care plans and resources that cater to the unique needs of pregnant individuals and newborns, ultimately promoting better health for mothers and their children. Pomelo Care collaborates with employers and various health plans, including commercial and Medicaid providers, to expand access to its high-quality maternity and neonatal care services.

House Rx

Seed Round in 2021
House Rx is a health technology platform focused on improving affordability and patient access to specialty medications.

Boulder Care

Series A in 2020
Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

Alma

Series A in 2019
Alma is a membership-based network for mental health care providers that aims to improve access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. Its platform enables providers to accept insurance and also provides a member directory, client-matching service, scheduling, and billing functions, as well as education, training, and a community for support.

Karuna Health

Seed Round in 2019
Karuna Health, Inc. is a company that develops a platform aimed at automating patient care management tasks for hospitals. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, its platform facilitates communication between patients and care managers, reminding patients of appointments and collecting health status information. The integrated solution provides a single platform that helps manage interactions among patients, family members, and healthcare teams. It includes tools for scheduling appointments, organizing transportation, and delivering automated reminders, all while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Karuna Health's goal is to enhance patient access to healthcare guidance and support throughout their care journey.

Spring Discovery

Series A in 2018
Spring Discovery, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on advancing the discovery of therapies aimed at aging and related diseases. By utilizing a machine learning-based platform, the company targets the biological processes of aging to identify potential treatments for various age-related conditions, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The innovative approach of leveraging machine learning enhances the efficiency of experimentation, facilitating the rapid development of new therapies designed to increase healthy lifespans.

Boulder Care

Venture Round in 2018
Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

Alma

Seed Round in 2018
Alma is a membership-based network for mental health care providers that aims to improve access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. Its platform enables providers to accept insurance and also provides a member directory, client-matching service, scheduling, and billing functions, as well as education, training, and a community for support.

Simplifeye

Series A in 2018
Simplifeye, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing patient engagement and communication for medical professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline practice management. Their flagship products include Amplify, a HIPAA-compliant web chat tool that facilitates real-time patient interaction and analytics; Connect, which supports telehealth conferencing and allows for the collection of essential patient information; and Scheduling, enabling patients to book appointments directly. By integrating these tools, Simplifeye aims to improve patient management, increase operational efficiency, and support healthcare providers in attracting and retaining patients across the retail healthcare landscape.

Karuna Health

Seed Round in 2018
Karuna Health, Inc. is a company that develops a platform aimed at automating patient care management tasks for hospitals. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, its platform facilitates communication between patients and care managers, reminding patients of appointments and collecting health status information. The integrated solution provides a single platform that helps manage interactions among patients, family members, and healthcare teams. It includes tools for scheduling appointments, organizing transportation, and delivering automated reminders, all while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Karuna Health's goal is to enhance patient access to healthcare guidance and support throughout their care journey.

Nomad Health

Series B in 2018
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Spring Discovery

Seed Round in 2018
Spring Discovery, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on advancing the discovery of therapies aimed at aging and related diseases. By utilizing a machine learning-based platform, the company targets the biological processes of aging to identify potential treatments for various age-related conditions, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The innovative approach of leveraging machine learning enhances the efficiency of experimentation, facilitating the rapid development of new therapies designed to increase healthy lifespans.

Modern Fertility

Seed Round in 2017
Modern Fertility, Inc. is a women’s health company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing fertility testing kits that allow women to measure key reproductive hormones through a simple finger-prick test at home or at a nearby lab. By making these tests more accessible and affordable, Modern Fertility empowers women to gain valuable insights into their reproductive health before they decide to start a family. The company aims to close the information gap surrounding fertility and help women make informed decisions about their health. Co-founded by Afton Vechery and Carly Leahy, Modern Fertility has raised $7 million to support its mission of advancing fertility science and providing women with the knowledge they need to understand their bodies on their own terms.

Simplifeye

Venture Round in 2017
Simplifeye, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing patient engagement and communication for medical professionals. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline practice management. Their flagship products include Amplify, a HIPAA-compliant web chat tool that facilitates real-time patient interaction and analytics; Connect, which supports telehealth conferencing and allows for the collection of essential patient information; and Scheduling, enabling patients to book appointments directly. By integrating these tools, Simplifeye aims to improve patient management, increase operational efficiency, and support healthcare providers in attracting and retaining patients across the retail healthcare landscape.

Grokker

Series B in 2016
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that offers a wide range of expert-led video content focused on wellness, including fitness, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker provides users with access to over 3,700 videos varying in length from 5 to 50 minutes. The platform is designed to support workplace wellness by delivering personalized and easily implementable programs that promote employee health and fitness. Users can explore diverse categories, such as yoga styles, fitness routines, and various cooking techniques, while benefiting from a community that fosters connection among employees. Grokker's model emphasizes convenience, allowing access to its resources anytime and from any device, helping clients maintain a consistent routine for improved well-being.

Nomad Health

Series A in 2016
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects clinicians with freelance and permanent healthcare jobs across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform where doctors and nurses can search for job opportunities based on various criteria, including location, pay rate, and medical specialty. By digitizing the healthcare hiring process, Nomad Health simplifies and modernizes staffing in the healthcare sector, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently find qualified clinicians. The platform also manages digital resumes and credentials, facilitating communication and organization between clinicians and health systems, while assisting with insurance, applications, travel arrangements, and payment processes.

Clover Health

Series C in 2016
Clover Health Inc. is a health insurance company that specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans primarily for senior citizens. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several states, including New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health utilizes a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform to enhance the quality of life for its members and their healthcare providers. The company employs patient-centered analytics and a dedicated care management team to identify potential health risks and deliver preventive care, thereby aiming to minimize avoidable spending and manage chronic diseases. Its proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, offers personalized insights to physicians, supporting early detection and effective management of chronic conditions. Clover Health generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance segment, which includes both PPO and HMO plans.

SchoolCare

Debt Financing in 2016
SchoolCare is a digital health platform dedicated to enhancing pediatric healthcare in K-12 public schools. By providing free health technology, it assists school nurses in delivering effective care and ensuring student safety. The platform captures essential health information, including student medical charts, medications, and immunizations, while facilitating communication between schools, families, and healthcare providers. This connectivity allows for timely alerts about health events and supports the efficient operation of public school health programs. By addressing gaps in traditional care coordination, SchoolCare aims to improve health outcomes for children, ensuring that they receive consistent and comprehensive care throughout their school experience.

Clover Health

Series B in 2015
Clover Health Inc. is a health insurance company that specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans primarily for senior citizens. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several states, including New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health utilizes a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform to enhance the quality of life for its members and their healthcare providers. The company employs patient-centered analytics and a dedicated care management team to identify potential health risks and deliver preventive care, thereby aiming to minimize avoidable spending and manage chronic diseases. Its proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, offers personalized insights to physicians, supporting early detection and effective management of chronic conditions. Clover Health generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance segment, which includes both PPO and HMO plans.

PatientPing

Series A in 2015
PatientPing, Inc. is a health technology company that has established a national care coordination network designed to connect healthcare providers with real-time notifications whenever patients receive care. The network encompasses a diverse group of healthcare personnel, including physicians, nurses, case managers, and care coordinators across various settings such as hospitals, emergency departments, and skilled nursing facilities. PatientPing offers technology solutions tailored to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and other healthcare providers, facilitating improved collaboration and information sharing. One of its key tools, Spotlights, leverages real-time data to identify utilization and performance trends in patient care. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PatientPing operates as a subsidiary of SVB Leerink Holdings LLC and maintains a strategic partnership with MedAllies, Inc. By fostering connections among care teams, PatientPing aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

Clover Health

Series A in 2015
Clover Health Inc. is a health insurance company that specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans primarily for senior citizens. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several states, including New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Clover Health utilizes a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) platform to enhance the quality of life for its members and their healthcare providers. The company employs patient-centered analytics and a dedicated care management team to identify potential health risks and deliver preventive care, thereby aiming to minimize avoidable spending and manage chronic diseases. Its proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, offers personalized insights to physicians, supporting early detection and effective management of chronic conditions. Clover Health generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance segment, which includes both PPO and HMO plans.

SchoolCare

Seed Round in 2014
SchoolCare is a digital health platform dedicated to enhancing pediatric healthcare in K-12 public schools. By providing free health technology, it assists school nurses in delivering effective care and ensuring student safety. The platform captures essential health information, including student medical charts, medications, and immunizations, while facilitating communication between schools, families, and healthcare providers. This connectivity allows for timely alerts about health events and supports the efficient operation of public school health programs. By addressing gaps in traditional care coordination, SchoolCare aims to improve health outcomes for children, ensuring that they receive consistent and comprehensive care throughout their school experience.

Grokker

Series A in 2014
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that offers a wide range of expert-led video content focused on wellness, including fitness, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker provides users with access to over 3,700 videos varying in length from 5 to 50 minutes. The platform is designed to support workplace wellness by delivering personalized and easily implementable programs that promote employee health and fitness. Users can explore diverse categories, such as yoga styles, fitness routines, and various cooking techniques, while benefiting from a community that fosters connection among employees. Grokker's model emphasizes convenience, allowing access to its resources anytime and from any device, helping clients maintain a consistent routine for improved well-being.

Warby Parker

Series C in 2013
Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand specializing in the design and sale of vintage-inspired eyewear, including prescription glasses and sunglasses. The company operates as a socially conscious business, aiming to provide affordable eyewear to those in need. For every pair of glasses sold, Warby Parker donates a pair to a person in need through partnerships with non-profit organizations. The company generates revenue through the sales of its eyewear products, optical services, and accessories, primarily via its stores, website, and mobile apps.

Grokker

Series A in 2013
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that offers a wide range of expert-led video content focused on wellness, including fitness, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker provides users with access to over 3,700 videos varying in length from 5 to 50 minutes. The platform is designed to support workplace wellness by delivering personalized and easily implementable programs that promote employee health and fitness. Users can explore diverse categories, such as yoga styles, fitness routines, and various cooking techniques, while benefiting from a community that fosters connection among employees. Grokker's model emphasizes convenience, allowing access to its resources anytime and from any device, helping clients maintain a consistent routine for improved well-being.

Warby Parker

Series A in 2011
Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand specializing in the design and sale of vintage-inspired eyewear, including prescription glasses and sunglasses. The company operates as a socially conscious business, aiming to provide affordable eyewear to those in need. For every pair of glasses sold, Warby Parker donates a pair to a person in need through partnerships with non-profit organizations. The company generates revenue through the sales of its eyewear products, optical services, and accessories, primarily via its stores, website, and mobile apps.

SchoolCare

Seed Round in 2011
SchoolCare is a digital health platform dedicated to enhancing pediatric healthcare in K-12 public schools. By providing free health technology, it assists school nurses in delivering effective care and ensuring student safety. The platform captures essential health information, including student medical charts, medications, and immunizations, while facilitating communication between schools, families, and healthcare providers. This connectivity allows for timely alerts about health events and supports the efficient operation of public school health programs. By addressing gaps in traditional care coordination, SchoolCare aims to improve health outcomes for children, ensuring that they receive consistent and comprehensive care throughout their school experience.

Warby Parker

Seed Round in 2011
Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand specializing in the design and sale of vintage-inspired eyewear, including prescription glasses and sunglasses. The company operates as a socially conscious business, aiming to provide affordable eyewear to those in need. For every pair of glasses sold, Warby Parker donates a pair to a person in need through partnerships with non-profit organizations. The company generates revenue through the sales of its eyewear products, optical services, and accessories, primarily via its stores, website, and mobile apps.
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