Sepsis Scout
AcquiredYC W18San Francisco, US · 5 employees · 3 known investors
A company developing wearable devices combined with artificial intelligence to detect early signs of sepsis in patients outside hospital settings.
Also known as Patch'd Medical · Patchd Medical · Sepsis Scout (Formerly Patchd Medical)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
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Robert QuinninFounder/CEO
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Wei-Jien TaninCTO, 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 · 3
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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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Sepsis Scout do?
- A company developing wearable devices combined with artificial intelligence to detect early signs of sepsis in patients outside hospital settings.
- 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, Gaingels, Kapor Capital.
- Where is Sepsis Scout headquartered?
- Sepsis Scout is headquartered in San Francisco, US.