Watsi
YC W13San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 11 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors
Watsi funds medical treatments for patients in low-income countries through a platform that connects donors directly to patients needing care. The nonprofit operates in 35 countries and has funded over $21.4M in healthcare treatments.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodCrowdfundingHealthcareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)
Watsi was founded in 2011 by Chase Adam and Grace Garey.
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Chase AdaminCofounder, CEO2010–2020Chase Adam is the founder and CEO of Watsi, a nonprofit platform that connects donors to fund medical treatments for patients in low-income countries.30 Under 30 2014
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Grace GareyinFounder/Head of Operations
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Paul Grahamin𝕏Co-founder of Y Combinator
Investors · 1
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Watsi do?
- Watsi funds medical treatments for patients in low-income countries through a platform that connects donors directly to patients needing care. The nonprofit operates in 35 countries and has funded over $21.4M in healthcare treatments.
- Who founded Watsi?
- Watsi was founded by Chase Adam, Grace Garey in 2011.
- Who are Watsi's investors?
- Watsi's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Watsi headquartered?
- Watsi is headquartered in San Francisco, US.




