Starling
YC W22Houston, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees · 24 known investors
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Starling Medical develops smart devices and predictive learning solutions focused on preventative bladder health and urinary tract infection management. The company combines digital health technology with clinical analytics to augment standard UTI care.
Also known as Starling Medical, Inc. · Starling Medical
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Starling was founded in 2019 by Drew Hendricks and Hannah McKenney.


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Investors · 24
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Also in the syndicate · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026
▶$825KraisedMar 2026 · 5 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- William Andrew HendricksDirector
- Hannah McKenneyExecutive Officer, Director
- Kunj ShethDirector
- Shana BarghoutiDirector
- William HagamanDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $825K
- First sale
- Feb 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.9MraisedDec 2024 · 40 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
- Shana BarghoutiDirector
- Kunj ShethDirector
- Hannah McKenneyExecutive Officer, Director
- William Andrew HendricksDirector
- Offering amount
- $8.9M
- Amount sold
- $8.9M
- First sale
- Sep 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Starling do?
- Starling Medical develops smart devices and predictive learning solutions focused on preventative bladder health and urinary tract infection management. The company combines digital health technology with clinical analytics to augment standard UTI care.
- Who founded Starling?
- Starling was founded by Drew Hendricks, Hannah McKenney in 2019.
- Who are Starling's investors?
- Starling's investors include Gaingels, Pixel Perfect Ventures, Rebel Fund, South Loop Ventures, Wellstar, Y Combinator, AARP, Beagle Ventures and 12 more.
- How much funding has Starling raised?
- Starling has disclosed $9.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Starling headquartered?
- Starling is headquartered in Houston, US.


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