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Floracene

YC S26

New York City, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 1 known investors

Floracene provides independent surgery centers with software to identify lower-cost clinically equivalent orthopedic and spine implants based on their existing manufacturer contracts. The platform helps physician-owners reduce implant costs by presenting alternative options that meet clinical requirements for specific procedures.

Also known as TareRx

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Floracene was founded in 2026 by Jonah Kaye and Asaph Kupferman.

JKJonah Kaye
Jonah KayeinFounderJonah Kaye was a Tech Lead at Palantir and Founding Engineer at Metriport, a Y Combinator S22 company. He holds degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy from the University of Chicago and is now founding Floracene.
AKAsaph Kupferman
Asaph KupfermaninFounderAsaph Kupferman studied Robotics and Electrical Engineering at Penn. He previously worked as a Deployment Strategist on the Hospitals team at Palantir and as a Senior Product Manager at Garner Health, a healthcare navigation and physician ranking company.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Floracene do?
Floracene provides independent surgery centers with software to identify lower-cost clinically equivalent orthopedic and spine implants based on their existing manufacturer contracts. The platform helps physician-owners reduce implant costs by presenting alternative options that meet clinical requirements for specific procedures.
Who founded Floracene?
Floracene was founded by Jonah Kaye, Asaph Kupferman in 2026.
Who are Floracene's investors?
Floracene's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Floracene headquartered?
Floracene is headquartered in New York City, US.