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Watsi

YC W13

San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 11 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors

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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.

CAChase Adam
Chase AdamCofounder, 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
GGGrace Garey
Grace GareyCo-founder · Board MemberGrace Garey cofounded Watsi, a global healthcare crowdfunding platform that has funded medical treatment for tens of thousands of patients across dozens of countries. She is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work, with a focus on end-of-life and grief support.

Board

PGPaul Graham
Paul GrahamCo-founder of Y Combinator

Investors · 1

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountphilanthropic seed roundJul 2013
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In the news

Watsi is hiring a Community & Engagement Lead (Remote)blog.watsi.org · Jun 2026The Next Ten Yearsblog.watsi.org · Feb 2020Watsi (YC W13) raises $1.2M first-of-its-kind 'philanthropic seed round'blog.watsi.org · Jul 2013

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.