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Wider Circle

Founded 2015 · 158 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Wider Circle builds neighborhood-based peer support groups that connect members to help them manage their health, address social determinants of health, and access care. Its community-driven model serves health plan and provider partners in the US, aiming to improve member experience and lower healthcare costs.

Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

Wider Circle was founded in 2015 by Moshe Pinto and Darin Buxbaum.

MPMoshe Pinto
Moshe PintoinCo-founder & Chairperson of the Board
DBDarin Buxbaum
Darin BuxbauminCo-founder & CEO
BZBrett Zelkind
Brett ZelkindinChief Business Officer
MSMax Shneider
Max ShneiderinChief Technology Officer
DMDavid Mahler
David MahlerinChief Financial Officer

Investors · 1

Kaiser Permanente VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $5M

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
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Network for Good15 shared keywordsNetwork for Good, part of Bonterra, is a fundraising software platform for small and midsize nonprofits that combines donor management, fundraising tools, AI guidance, and one-on-one fundraising coaching. It is designed to help small nonprofit teams raise more funds and manage donor engagement.
Circle Medical14 shared keywordsCircle Medical provides telehealth services specializing in ADHD diagnosis and treatment for adults through remote video consultations with healthcare providers. The service offers affordable, convenient access to care for patients seeking ADHD assessment and medication management.
Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)14 shared keywordsNeighborhood social network; IPO 2021
Charitynavigator13 shared keywordsCharity Navigator is a nonprofit research tool that rates and provides information on thousands of charities using data from the IRS, partners, and the charities themselves. It lets donors find organizations that match their values and donate to multiple charities through a single checkout called the Giving Basket.

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Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Saeidan

Saeidan was a technology company that helped Medicare-eligible beneficiaries navigate plan selection and healthcare coverage decisions. The company was acquired by Wider Circle in December 2022 and is no longer independently operating.

Frequently asked questions

What does Wider Circle do?
Wider Circle builds neighborhood-based peer support groups that connect members to help them manage their health, address social determinants of health, and access care. Its community-driven model serves health plan and provider partners in the US, aiming to improve member experience and lower healthcare costs.
Who founded Wider Circle?
Wider Circle was founded by Moshe Pinto, Darin Buxbaum in 2015.
Who are Wider Circle's investors?
Wider Circle's investors include Kaiser Permanente Ventures.