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Norra

YC F25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 4 known investors

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Norra provides an asset management platform for skilled nursing facilities using proprietary physical trackers to monitor medical equipment location, maintenance status, and usage. The platform combines real-time asset tracking, workflow automation, and compliance reporting to reduce equipment loss and operational costs.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHealth TechLogisticsHealthcareAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Norra was founded in 2025 by Ben Rubin and Yining Zhang.

BRBen Rubin
Ben RubinCEO and Co-FounderBen Rubin studied computer science and mathematics at Rice University and conducted extensive field research in hospital and nursing facility operations, which informs his current work on equipment operations software for long-term care settings.
YZYining Zhang
Yining ZhangCTO & Co-FounderFounder of Norra, which provides asset management and tracking software for skilled nursing facilities.

Investors · 4

Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Team IgnitereportedFolsom · $15M

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Norra: The AI Equipment Operations Platform for Nursing Facilitesycombinator.com · Nov 2025Norra Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Norra do?
Norra provides an asset management platform for skilled nursing facilities using proprietary physical trackers to monitor medical equipment location, maintenance status, and usage. The platform combines real-time asset tracking, workflow automation, and compliance reporting to reduce equipment loss and operational costs.
Who founded Norra?
Norra was founded by Ben Rubin, Yining Zhang in 2025.
Who are Norra's investors?
Norra's investors include Y Combinator, Blast.Club, Team Ignite, Wefunder.
Where is Norra headquartered?
Norra is headquartered in San Francisco, US.