Who founded Sepsis Scout?

Sepsis Scout was founded by Robert Quinn, Wei-Jien Tan.

Who are Sepsis Scout's investors?

Sepsis Scout's investors include Y Combinator, Abenteuer.Ventures, Anthemis Venture, BVM Fund, Gaingels, Kapor Capital, KdT Ventures, Matt Mireles (Scout @ Social Capital LP) and 3 more.

Where is Sepsis Scout headquartered?

Sepsis Scout is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Sepsis Scout

AcquiredYC W18

San Francisco, US · 5 employees · 11 known investors

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Sepsis Scout (formerly Patchd Medical) developed technology for sepsis detection, applying machine learning to physiological measurements in the medical device space. The company was acquired by Cytovale.

Also known as Patch'd Medical · Patch'd Medical, Patchd Medical, Sepsis Scout (Formerly Patchd Medical) · Patchd Medical · Sepsis Scout (Formerly Patchd Medical)

AI & Machine Learning Digital Health Healthtech Medical Devices Deep Learning Health TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Robert QuinnCEORobert Quinn is founder and CEO of Sepsis Scout, which develops wearable devices with artificial intelligence to detect early signs of sepsis in patients outside hospital settings. He co-founded the company following multiple sepsis episodes after undergoing a liver transplant.

Wei-Jien TanCTO, Cofounder (Acq. by Cytovale)2023–2024Wei-Jien Tan holds degrees in electrical engineering and physiology. He previously worked as a researcher applying machine learning to electrophysiology data in a neuroscience lab, and later as an engineer in implantable medical devices where he contributed firmware and circuit design; he cofounded Sepsis Scout, which was acquired by Cytovale.

Investors · 11

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Abenteuer.Venturesreported

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Anthemis VenturereportedNew York · $500K – $7M

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BVM Fundreported

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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Kapor CapitalreportedOakland · $100K – $1M

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KdT VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $3M

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Matt Mireles (Scout @ Social Capital LP)reported

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Navitas CapitalreportedCulver City · $100K – $5M

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Tamar CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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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 I	2022	$254.3K

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.

Legal entities · 1

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Sepsis Scout, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sepsis Scout do?: Sepsis Scout (formerly Patchd Medical) developed technology for sepsis detection, applying machine learning to physiological measurements in the medical device space. The company was acquired by Cytovale.
Who founded Sepsis Scout?: Sepsis Scout was founded by Robert Quinn, Wei-Jien Tan.
Who are Sepsis Scout's investors?: Sepsis Scout's investors include Y Combinator, Abenteuer.Ventures, Anthemis Venture, BVM Fund, Gaingels, Kapor Capital, KdT Ventures, Matt Mireles (Scout @ Social Capital LP) and 3 more.
Where is Sepsis Scout headquartered?: Sepsis Scout is headquartered in San Francisco, US.