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Healthtech 1

YC S23

London, GB · Founded 2022 · 40 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors

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Healthtech1 offers Bookable, a patient booking and care-navigation tool that helps GP practices in the UK surface appointment availability, register and navigate patients, and grow their patient list with reduced administrative work. It automates patient registrations and appointment booking while adding guardrails to preserve continuity of care.

Also known as Healthtech X, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)

Healthtech 1 was founded in 2022 by Raj Paul and Peter Huang.

RPRaj Paul
Raj PaulCo-founder & CEORaj Paul gained exposure to healthcare through his family's primary care practice and worked as a management consultant implementing automation solutions for financial institutions before focusing on healthtech.
PHPeter Huang
Peter HuangCo-founderPreviously he worked as a web engineer at Monzo, and has experience across product, growth, and engineering. He is building a healthcare automation platform focused on addressing staffing challenges in the NHS.
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Raj KohliFounder
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Rupert MoretonFounding Operator
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Matthew PayneCatalyst
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Neil ChandaranaFounding Engineerformer
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Henry O'JustusTalent Leadformer

Investors · 4

The YC application· Summer 2023 batch

Alumni Q&A

What is the core problem you are solving? Why is this a big problem? What made you decide to work on it?
The founders aim to make NHS appointments bookable by patients directly. They note that only 1% of NHS appointments are currently easy for patients to access, with the rest kept behind triage forms and phone queues.

Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.

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corporate structure
Healthtech X, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Healthtech 1 do?
Healthtech1 offers Bookable, a patient booking and care-navigation tool that helps GP practices in the UK surface appointment availability, register and navigate patients, and grow their patient list with reduced administrative work. It automates patient registrations and appointment booking while adding guardrails to preserve continuity of care.
Who founded Healthtech 1?
Healthtech 1 was founded by Raj Paul, Peter Huang in 2022.
Who are Healthtech 1's investors?
Healthtech 1's investors include Cornerstone VC, Eight Capital, Y Combinator, Moonfire Ventures.
Where is Healthtech 1 headquartered?
Healthtech 1 is headquartered in London, GB.