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Scanwell Health

AcquiredYC S18

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2018 · 13 employees · 19 known investors

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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.

HealthtechMedical DevicesHealth TechDiagnosticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

Scanwell Health was founded in 2018 by Stephen Chen.

SCStephen Chen
Stephen ChenFounderCo-Founder at Capture

Investors · 19

0 Venturesreported

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AdvisorsreportedSan Francisco

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DCM VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $250K – $15M

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Diaspora VenturesreportedSeattle

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Highburyreported

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Inovia CapitalreportedMontreal · $250K – $8M

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Mayfield FundreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $12M

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Nat TurnerreportedNew York City

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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3 people who came through Scanwell Health went on to found or lead other companies.

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2020$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.

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 Grant Park Ventures, VentureSouq, Y Combinator, 0 Ventures, Advisors, DCM Ventures, Diaspora Ventures, Founders Fund and 11 more.
Where is Scanwell Health headquartered?
Scanwell Health is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.