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Yuzu Health

Founded 2022 · 102 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Yuzu rebuilds health insurance from the ground up, replacing fragmented point solutions with an integrated system designed to realign incentives among providers, patients, and payers.

HealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Yuzu Health was founded in 2022 by Max Kauderer and Russell Pekala.

MKMax Kauderer
Max KaudererFounder
RPRussell Pekala
Russell PekalaFounder
RLRyan Lee
Ryan LeeFounder
WGWill Gillach
Will Gillach

Investors · 9

Future Back Ventureslisted by Future Back Ventures

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General Catalystlisted by General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M

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Menlo Ventureslisted by Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M

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Pathlight Ventureslisted by Pathlight VenturesOld Bridge · $500K – $5M
Sunflower Capital Management Fundlisted by Sunflower Capital Management Fund

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Day One VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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NeoreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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WndrCoreportedRedwood City · $100K – $10M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$35M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

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In the news

Yuzu Health Raises $35M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Yuzu Health do?
Yuzu rebuilds health insurance from the ground up, replacing fragmented point solutions with an integrated system designed to realign incentives among providers, patients, and payers.
Who founded Yuzu Health?
Yuzu Health was founded by Max Kauderer, Russell Pekala in 2022.
Who are Yuzu Health's investors?
Yuzu Health's investors include Chemistry, Future Back Ventures, General Catalyst, Menlo Ventures, Pathlight Ventures, Sunflower Capital Management Fund, Day One Ventures, Neo and 1 more.
How much funding has Yuzu Health raised?
Yuzu Health has disclosed $35M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.