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Durate

YC F24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 9 known investors

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Durate builds software tools designed for physicians and healthcare professionals, addressing frustrations with outdated legacy systems. The company was founded by college students who observed their physician family members struggling with aging healthcare software and set out to create modern, user-friendly alternatives.

Also known as Bonfire Platforms Inc. · Docflow

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSHealthcareHealthcare ITUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Durate was founded in 2024 by Michael Mounajjed and Benjamin Liu.

MMMichael Mounajjed
Michael MounajjedCEOMichael Mounajjed studied computer science and applied mathematics at Rice University before leaving to develop automation software for hospital administrators at Durate.
BLBenjamin Liu
Benjamin LiuCOOBenjamin Liu studied computer science at Rice University and is building a platform to automate administrative operations for hospitals.
HM
Henry MarksFounding Engineerformer

Investors · 9

Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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0 ADreported

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Orange CollectivereportedDanville

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Rice CapitalreportedCovina

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Wayfinder VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $300K – $1M

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Durate - Automated hospital scheduling and managementycombinator.com · Nov 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Durate do?
Durate builds software tools designed for physicians and healthcare professionals, addressing frustrations with outdated legacy systems. The company was founded by college students who observed their physician family members struggling with aging healthcare software and set out to create modern, user-friendly alternatives.
Who founded Durate?
Durate was founded by Michael Mounajjed, Benjamin Liu in 2024.
Who are Durate's investors?
Durate's investors include Y Combinator, Transpose Platform Management, 0 AD, 468 Capital, Liquid Ventures, Orange Collective, Rice Capital, Twenty Two Ventures and 1 more.
Where is Durate headquartered?
Durate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.