Who founded HelpWear?

HelpWear was founded by Andre Bertram, Dr. Derek Exner in 2015.

Who are HelpWear's investors?

HelpWear's investors include Garage Capital, Pallasite Ventures, Saltagen Ventures, UCeed Funds, Y Combinator, Earl Grey Capital.

Where is HelpWear headquartered?

HelpWear is headquartered in Toronto, CA.

HelpWear

YC S17

Toronto, CA · Founded 2015 · 2 employees · 6 known investors

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HelpWear develops HeartWatch, a medical-grade ambulatory ECG monitor with a novel dry-electrode design for extended wear in cardiac arrhythmia detection and patient monitoring.

Also known as HelpWear Inc

Digital Health Hardware Healthtech Medical DevicesCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

HelpWear was founded in 2015 by Andre Bertram and Dr. Derek Exner.

Andre Bertram inCo-founder · ChairmanFounder and CEO of HelpWear, which develops medical-grade ambulatory ECG monitors for cardiac arrhythmia detection.

Dr. Derek Exner inCo-Founder / Chief Medical OfficerDr. Derek Exner is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist who holds a Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials and is an Associate Dean of Clinical Trials at the University of Calgary. He co-founded HelpWear, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer, and has extensive expertise in cardiac implantable electrical device therapy and clinical research.

Scott KleininChief Executive Officer

Investors · 6

Garage CapitalWaterloo

Pallasite VenturesVancouver · $100K – $1.5M

Saltagen VenturesHong Kong

UCeed FundsCalgary · $25K – $300K

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Earl Grey CapitalreportedAustin

In the news

HelpWear | UCeed | University of Calgaryucalgary.ca · May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

What does HelpWear do?: HelpWear develops HeartWatch, a medical-grade ambulatory ECG monitor with a novel dry-electrode design for extended wear in cardiac arrhythmia detection and patient monitoring.
Who founded HelpWear?: HelpWear was founded by Andre Bertram, Dr. Derek Exner in 2015.
Who are HelpWear's investors?: HelpWear's investors include Garage Capital, Pallasite Ventures, Saltagen Ventures, UCeed Funds, Y Combinator, Earl Grey Capital.
Where is HelpWear headquartered?: HelpWear is headquartered in Toronto, CA.