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Starling

YC W22

Houston, 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.

DHDrew Hendricks
Drew HendricksCo-founder · Director of Clinical StrategyDrew Hendricks holds a medical background and has experience in medical device design. He is developing health-tech solutions focused on diagnostics at Starling.
HMHannah McKenney
Hannah McKenneyCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerHannah McKenney has worked in both clinical hospital and industry settings, developing expertise in human-centered design and usability of medical technologies. She focuses on problem definition, product development, and implementation of medical device and digital health solutions.
BK
Benjamin KingVice President of Software Development
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Paola DuranPM / Ops
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Alex Arevalos

Board

SB
Shana BarghoutiBoard director
KSKunj Sheth
Kunj ShethDirector of Clinical Consulting
WA
William Andrew HendricksBoard director

Investors · 24

AARPreported

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Beagle VenturesreportedSantiago

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Capital FactoryreportedAustin

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Coho DeeptechreportedSan Francisco

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Innospark VenturesreportedBoston · $2M

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MAGIC FundreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $5M

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Praxis Spinal Cord InstitutereportedVancouver

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Also in the syndicate · 4

Fiore VenturesGraham & WalkerRogue Women's Fundthe March of Dimes

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$825KraisedMar 2026 · 5 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.9MraisedDec 2024 · 40 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.