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SamaCare

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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SamaCare offers an AI-native platform for medical benefit prior authorization, embedded into specialty medical practice workflows to automate submission and tracking across US payers. It serves providers, pharmaceutical/life sciences companies, and technology/EMR partners across the United States.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Founders & leadership

SamaCare was founded in 2017 by Syam Palakurthy.

SPSyam Palakurthy
Syam PalakurthyCo-Founder, CEOSyam Palakurthy is an Executive Officer and Director at SamaCare, which provides an AI-native platform that automates medical benefit prior authorization within specialty medical practices to streamline access to specialty medications across US payers.
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Scott ZhangNamed on SEC filing
NNathaniel
NathanielFounder
SSarah
SarahFounder
RSRaj Sabharwal
Raj SabharwalFounder

Investors · 5

Questa Capitallisted by Questa CapitalSan Francisco · $15M – $40M

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M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)reportedSeattle · $100K – $10M

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South Park CommonsreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $10M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Vive Collectivelead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$22.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2024

▶$3.7MraisedMar 2021 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott ZhangDirector
  • Syam PalakurthyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.8M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.1MraisedMay 2019 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Syam PalakurthyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott ZhangDirector
Offering amount
$2.1M
Amount sold
$2.1M
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through SamaCare went on to found or lead other companies.

Lee HowerInvestor & Board MemberFounded LinkedInSarahHead of Finance & Business OperationsFounded Redesign Health

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In the news

SamaCare Secures $17M Series B Investment to Scale Specialty Drug Prior Authorization Platformprnewswire.com · May 2024SamaCare Raises $17M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does SamaCare do?
SamaCare offers an AI-native platform for medical benefit prior authorization, embedded into specialty medical practice workflows to automate submission and tracking across US payers. It serves providers, pharmaceutical/life sciences companies, and technology/EMR partners across the United States.
Who founded SamaCare?
SamaCare was founded by Syam Palakurthy in 2017.
Who are SamaCare's investors?
SamaCare's investors include NextView Ventures, Questa Capital, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), South Park Commons.
How much funding has SamaCare raised?
SamaCare has disclosed $22.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is SamaCare headquartered?
SamaCare is headquartered in San Francisco, US.