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Makani Science

YC S21

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2018 · 2 employees · 2 known investors

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596 people in our graph share verified history with the Makani Science team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Kesha Cashunlockedknows Michelle Khine · together at University of California, Berkeley (overlapped)
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Makani Science develops a wearable patch sensor that continuously monitors respiratory function wirelessly and noninvasively for patients undergoing sedation, surgery, or managing chronic respiratory conditions. The device tracks respiratory rate, tidal volume, and minute ventilation in real-time via mobile platforms for healthcare professionals.

HealthtechIoTMedical DevicesHealth TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Makani Science was founded in 2018 by Michael Chu and Michelle Khine.

MCMichael Chu
Michael ChuinCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerMichael Chu holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine, where he conducted research on soft wearable sensors for physiological monitoring under Dr. Michelle Khine. His doctoral work forms the basis for Makani Science's technology.
MKMichelle Khine
Michelle Khineinco-FounderMichelle Khine holds a position as a professor of biomedical engineering and has founded multiple companies.

Investors · 2

Cove FundIrvine · $250K – $1M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Makani Science Receives FDA Clearance for Groundbreaking Respiratory Monitorprnewswire.com · Apr 2025Makani Science on StartEngine 2022 - Kingscrowdkingscrowd.com · Dec 2022Familiar Start, With Makani, Microdermics - Orange County Business Journalocbj.com · Sep 2019Makani Science Receives $550,000 in Financing for Real-time Wireless Respiratory Sensor Patch Designed to Improve Sedation Safety - BioSpacebiospace.com · Aug 2019Makani Science Funding | $0-5M Revenue | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai · Aug 2019Makani Science | StartEnginestartengine.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Makani Science do?
Makani Science develops a wearable patch sensor that continuously monitors respiratory function wirelessly and noninvasively for patients undergoing sedation, surgery, or managing chronic respiratory conditions. The device tracks respiratory rate, tidal volume, and minute ventilation in real-time via mobile platforms for healthcare professionals.
Who founded Makani Science?
Makani Science was founded by Michael Chu, Michelle Khine in 2018.
Who are Makani Science's investors?
Makani Science's investors include Cove Fund, Y Combinator.
Where is Makani Science headquartered?
Makani Science is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.