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Develop Health

Menlo Park, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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Develop Health automates prior authorization and benefit verification for healthcare providers across EHRs and payers, while providing access intelligence to pharmaceutical manufacturers. The platform connects patients with prescribed treatments by eliminating delays in the prescription fulfillment process.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Founders & leadership

Develop Health was founded in 2022 by Mel van Londen and Benjamin Easton.

MVMel van Londen
Mel van LondenCo-Founder & CEOMel van Londen is Co-Founder and CEO of Develop Health, which automates prior authorization and benefit verification for healthcare providers. He previously served as VP of Product at Canvas Medical, worked on consumer logistics technology at Shyp and digital product design at IDEO, and holds dual B.S. degrees in Neurobiology & Physiology and Business from the University of Maryland.
BEBenjamin Easton
Benjamin EastonCo-Founder & CTOBenjamin Easton is founder of Develop Health, which automates prior authorization and benefit verification for healthcare providers. He has prior experience as a startup founder and engineering leader.
BE
Ben EastonFounder
MV
Mel Van LondenFounder

Board

SCSara Choi
Sara ChoiBoard directorPartner at Wing

Investors · 6

Analog Ventureslisted by Analog VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M

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Headwater Ventureslisted by Headwater VenturesMinneapolisvia Matt Miller · inferred

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MTECH CAPITALlisted by MTECH CAPITALSanta Monica

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Winglisted by WingPalo Alto · $200K – $20Mvia Sara Choi · board

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South Park CommonsreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $10M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$17.6MraisedSep 2025 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Benjamin EastonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mel van LondenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sara ChoiDirector
Offering amount
$17.6M
Amount sold
$17.6M
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Develop Health went on to found or lead other companies.

Sara ChoiDirectorFounded AirFoxJack CollinsFounding EngineerFounded VenturaBenjamin EastonFounderFounded Rupa Health

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In the news

Develop Health Raises $14.3M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Develop Health do?
Develop Health automates prior authorization and benefit verification for healthcare providers across EHRs and payers, while providing access intelligence to pharmaceutical manufacturers. The platform connects patients with prescribed treatments by eliminating delays in the prescription fulfillment process.
Who founded Develop Health?
Develop Health was founded by Mel van Londen, Benjamin Easton in 2022.
Who are Develop Health's investors?
Develop Health's investors include Afore Capital, Analog Ventures, Headwater Ventures, MTECH CAPITAL, Wing, South Park Commons.
How much funding has Develop Health raised?
Develop Health has disclosed $17.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Develop Health headquartered?
Develop Health is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.