Simple Strips
DefunctYC W20San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Simple Strips makes affordable blood glucose test strips that users can photograph and read using their smartphone camera, providing an accessible alternative to traditional glucose meters.
Also known as Lambert Labs Inc. · Simple Strips (Lambert Labs Inc.)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
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Sam KanawatiFounderSam Kanawati is an engineer and researcher with expertise in sensor design, embedded systems, and signal processing. He founded Simple Strips, which develops affordable smartphone-based blood glucose test strips.
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Sal Pathare
Investors · 1
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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corporate structureLambert Labs Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Simple Strips do?
- Simple Strips makes affordable blood glucose test strips that users can photograph and read using their smartphone camera, providing an accessible alternative to traditional glucose meters.
- Who founded Simple Strips?
- Simple Strips was founded by Sam Kanawati.
- Who are Simple Strips's investors?
- Simple Strips's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Simple Strips headquartered?
- Simple Strips is headquartered in San Francisco, US.




