Scanwell Health
AcquiredYC S18Los Angeles, US · Founded 2018 · 13 employees · 2 known investors
Scanwell Health develops smartphone applications that enable patients to perform diagnostic tests at home, starting with an FDA-cleared app for urinary tract infection testing and treatment. The platform targets people seeking faster diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions without visiting a clinic.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
Scanwell Health was founded in 2018 by Stephen Chen.
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Stephen CheninFounder & CEO
Investors · 2
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Scanwell Health went on to found or lead other companies.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2020 | $1.6M |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Scanwell Health do?
- Scanwell Health develops smartphone applications that enable patients to perform diagnostic tests at home, starting with an FDA-cleared app for urinary tract infection testing and treatment. The platform targets people seeking faster diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions without visiting a clinic.
- Who founded Scanwell Health?
- Scanwell Health was founded by Stephen Chen in 2018.
- Who are Scanwell Health's investors?
- Scanwell Health's investors include Y Combinator, Founders Fund.
- Where is Scanwell Health headquartered?
- Scanwell Health is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.