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Benchify
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 4 employees · 6 known investors
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Benchify converts healthcare payer and provider contracts into executable logic to predict claim denials, verify payments, and identify underpayments against contract terms. The platform serves hospitals, health systems, payers, and plan sponsors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechArtificial IntelligenceFinanceB2BHealthcareInsuranceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Benchify was founded in 2024 by Juan Castaño and Max von Hippel.
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Juan CastañoCo-Founder and CEOHe previously worked in growth and product roles at Klaviyo and Instawork, as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, and as a designer and entrepreneur. He holds degrees in Economics and Human-centered Design from Dartmouth College and an MBA from MIT Sloan.
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Max von HippelCo-Founder and CTO2024–2026Max von Hippel holds a PhD in Computer Science from Northeastern University with focus on security and interactive theorem proving, and a BS in Pure Mathematics from the University of Arizona. He is developing Benchify to address software assurance.
Investors · 6
The E14 Fundlisted by The E14 FundCambridge · $1M – $5M
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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Alpha Square GroupreportedNew York
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Coughdrop CapitalreportedSeattle · $40K – $100K
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SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)reportedPalo Alto
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Benchify do?
- Benchify converts healthcare payer and provider contracts into executable logic to predict claim denials, verify payments, and identify underpayments against contract terms. The platform serves hospitals, health systems, payers, and plan sponsors.
- Who founded Benchify?
- Benchify was founded by Juan Castaño, Max von Hippel in 2024.
- Who are Benchify's investors?
- Benchify's investors include The E14 Fund, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Alpha Square Group, Coughdrop Capital, SAV (Scale Asia Ventures).
- Where is Benchify headquartered?
- Benchify is headquartered in San Francisco, US.