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HelpWear

YC S17

Toronto, CA · Founded 2015 · 2 employees · 7 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 HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

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

ABAndre Bertram
Andre BertramCo-founder · ChairmanFounder and CEO of HelpWear, which develops medical-grade ambulatory ECG monitors for cardiac arrhythmia detection.
DDDr. Derek Exner
Dr. Derek ExnerCo-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.
SKScott Klein
Scott KleinChief Executive OfficerScott Klein led a cardiac monitoring division at Medtronic from launch to $500M in revenue and directed global commercial strategy at Abbott for cardiac devices including the HeartMate 3 LVAD and CardioMEMS HF System. He is now CEO of HelpWear, which develops ambulatory ECG monitoring technology.

Investors · 7

Pallasite Ventureslisted by Pallasite VenturesVancouver · $100K – $1.5M
Saltagen Ventureslisted by Saltagen VenturesHong Kong

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UCeed Fundslisted by UCeed FundsCalgary · $25K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Earl Grey CapitalreportedAustin

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Innocreative Capital LLCreportedLos Angeles

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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, Innocreative Capital LLC.
Where is HelpWear headquartered?
HelpWear is headquartered in Toronto, CA.