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Shivdev Rao

InvestorUnicorn founder

CEO, Co-Founder at Abridge · CEO, Abridge & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC

United States

FoundedAbridge$5.3B

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Shivdev Rao is a former practicing cardiologist who leads Abridge, a company founded in 2018 that transcribes and summarizes medical visits to help patients understand and manage their care. His work focuses on using AI-driven technology to close communication gaps between patients and clinicians.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

CEO, Co-Founder at Abridge

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Abridge's investors · 34

Alpha Square GroupNew Yorkalphabet angelsAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2025Archerman CapitalBostonAtria VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checksBessemer Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $50K – $100M checks · since 2020CapitalGSan Francisco · $75M – $100M checksCatalio Capital Management, LPNew YorkCollective LiquidityPlantationCVS Health VenturesWoonsocket · since 2023Elad GilSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checksEmerson Collective InvestingPalo Alto · $100K – $1M checksFellowsCampbellGaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K checksIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checks · since 2024Kaiser Permanente VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $5M checks · since 2024KdT VenturesAustin · $500K – $3M checksKfundMadrid · $108K – $10.8M checksKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $20M checks · since 2025Lightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1M – $5M checks · since 2025Mana VenturesEsteroNVenturesSanta ClaraNVIDIASanta ClaraPillar VCBoston · $50K – $4M checks · since 2019Redpoint VenturesWoodside · $100K – $10M checks · since 2024Scribble VenturesPortola Valley · $750K – $1.5M checksSoma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K checksSpark CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $25M checks · since 2023SV AngelSan Francisco · $150K – $20M checksThirdbaseNew YorkUnion Square Ventures (USV)New York · $1M – $8M checks · since 2020Whistler Capital PartnersNashvilleWittington VenturesToronto · since 2024WndrCoRedwood City · $100K – $10M checks

Co-founders at Abridge

SKSandeep Konam
Sandeep KonamFounder
FM
Florian MetzeFounder
SR
Shivdev RaoFounder
ZL
Zachary LiptonFounder
ZL
Zack LiptonFounder

Colleagues at Pillar VC

Alec Nielsen
Founder & CEO, Asimov & Venture Partner at Pillar VC
Alex Ting
Director of Events & Operations at Pillar VC
Andras Forgacs
Co-Founder & Board Director, Modern Meadow, Fork & Goode, Organovo & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Andrea Coravos
Co-founder/CEO, HumanFirst & Venture Partner at Pillar VC
Andy Beck
CEO, PathAI & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Ash Ashutosh
CEO, Actifio & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Bernhard van Lengerich
CEO at Seeding The Future Foundation. Board Member at Beyond Meat and CSO at General Mills & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC
Bill Brady
CEO, Kula Bio, Monolith Materials, Mascoma Corporation & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shivdev Rao?
Shivdev Rao is a former practicing cardiologist who leads Abridge, a company founded in 2018 that transcribes and summarizes medical visits to help patients understand and manage their care. His work focuses on using AI-driven technology to close communication gaps between patients and clinicians.
Where does Shivdev Rao work?
Shivdev Rao is CEO, Co-Founder of Abridge and CEO, Abridge & Founding Pillar at Pillar VC.
What does Shivdev Rao invest in?
Shivdev Rao invests in AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, Healthtech.
What companies did Shivdev Rao found?
Shivdev Rao founded Abridge.

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