Sesame was founded by David Goldhill, John Fontein, Michael Botta in 2018.

Who are Sesame's investors?

Sesame's investors include Alumni Ventures, Coefficient Capital, Entrée Capital, Giant Ventures Global Llp, Crossbeam Venture Partners, General Catalyst, GV (Google Ventures), Industry Ventures.

Sesame

Founded 2018 · 159 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Sesame is a telehealth marketplace that connects patients with board-certified providers for cash-pay medical visits without insurance, with prices shown upfront and visits starting at $34. It offers online consultations across a range of care needs through independently owned provider practices using its platform.

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Founders & leadership

Sesame was founded in 2018 by David Goldhill, John Fontein, and Michael Botta.

David GoldhillFounder

John Fontein Co-FounderAngel

Michael Botta Co-founder and PresidentHe previously worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company advising health systems and payors, and as a Desk Officer at the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama Administration; he holds a Ph.D. in Health Economics from Harvard University and a B.A. from Princeton University.

Michael Botta Hernandez Co-founder and President

Investors · 8

Alumni Ventureslisted by Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M

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Coefficient Capitallisted by Coefficient CapitalNew York · $5M – $10M

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Entrée Capitallisted by Entrée CapitalTel Aviv · $150K – $15M

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Giant Ventures Global Llplisted by Giant Ventures Global LlpLondon · $10M – $20M

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Crossbeam Venture PartnersreportedNew York · $1M – $1.5M

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M

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Industry VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $50M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sesame do?: Sesame is a telehealth marketplace that connects patients with board-certified providers for cash-pay medical visits without insurance, with prices shown upfront and visits starting at $34. It offers online consultations across a range of care needs through independently owned provider practices using its platform.
Who founded Sesame?: Sesame was founded by David Goldhill, John Fontein, Michael Botta in 2018.
Who are Sesame's investors?: Sesame's investors include Alumni Ventures, Coefficient Capital, Entrée Capital, Giant Ventures Global Llp, Crossbeam Venture Partners, General Catalyst, GV (Google Ventures), Industry Ventures.