Folx
Boston, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
FOLX is a digital healthcare platform designed for LGBTQIA+ adults, providing inclusive and affirming medical care. The platform addresses gaps in mainstream healthcare for LGBTQIA+ communities by delivering accessible services through a digital-first model.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Founders & leadership
Folx was founded in 2019 by A.G. Breitenstein.
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Lena BallantineExecutive
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Liana M Guzman WeisExecutive
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Investors · 9
7wire VenturesChicago · $100K – $5M
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Corewell Health VenturesGrand Rapids
Define VenturesSan Francisco · $750K – $6M
Habitat PartnersNew York
Seae VenturesMiami
Breyer CapitalreportedAustin · $500K – $10Mvia Morgan Cheatham · board
Foresite CapitalreportedLarkspur
Polaris PartnersreportedBoston · $500K – $5M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$59.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2022
▶$30MraisedOct 2022 · 8 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$30MraisedOct 2022 · 8 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lynne Chou O'KeefeDirector
- Lena BallantineExecutive Officer
- Liana M Guzman WeisExecutive Officer, Director
- Morgan CheathamDirector
- Lee ShapiroDirector
- A.G. BreitensteinExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $30M
- First sale
- Oct 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$25MraisedFeb 2021 · 6 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$25MraisedFeb 2021 · 6 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Morgan CheathamDirector
- Lynne Chou-O'KeefeDirector
- A.G. BreitensteinExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $25M
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.3MraisedMay 2020 · 7 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$4.3MraisedMay 2020 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Agneta BreitensteinExecutive Officer, Director
- Lynne Chou-O'KeefeDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.3M
- Amount sold
- $4.3M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Apr 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Folx do?
- FOLX is a digital healthcare platform designed for LGBTQIA+ adults, providing inclusive and affirming medical care. The platform addresses gaps in mainstream healthcare for LGBTQIA+ communities by delivering accessible services through a digital-first model.
- Who founded Folx?
- Folx was founded by A.G. Breitenstein in 2019.
- Who are Folx's investors?
- Folx's investors include 7wire Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Corewell Health Ventures, Define Ventures, Habitat Partners, Seae Ventures, Breyer Capital, Foresite Capital and 1 more.
- How much funding has Folx raised?
- Folx has disclosed $59.3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Folx headquartered?
- Folx is headquartered in Boston, US.