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Shivdev Rao

InvestorUnicorn founder

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

United States

FoundedAbridge$5.3B

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Javier SolterounlockedShivdev: together at Carnegie Mellon University (1997–2002)
×3Shivdev: together at Abridge
×5Shivdev: together at University of Michigan
×2Shivdev: together at Carnegie Mellon University

About

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

Founder & CEO at Abridge

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Abridge's investors · 28

Alpha Square GroupNew Yorkalphabet angelsAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checksAtria VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checksBessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checksCapitalGSan Francisco · $50M – $100M checksCatalio Capital Management, LPNew YorkCollective LiquidityPlantationCVS Health VenturesWoonsocket · since 2023Elad GilSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checksEmerson Collective InvestingPalo Alto · $100K – $1M checksIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checks · since 2024Kaiser Permanente VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $5M checksKdT VenturesAustin · $500K – $3M checksKfundMadrid · $108K – $10.8M checksKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checksLightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M checks · since 2025Mana VenturesEsteroNVenturesSanta ClaraPillar VCBoston · $50K – $4M checks · since 2019Redpoint VenturesWoodside · $100K – $10M checksScribble VenturesPortola Valley · $750K – $1.5M checksSpark CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $25M checks · since 2023SV AngelSan FranciscoUnion Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M checks · since 2020Whistler Capital PartnersNashvilleWittington VenturesTorontoWndrCoRedwood City · $100K – $10M checks

Co-founders at Abridge

S(Shiv (Shivdev) Rao
Shiv (Shivdev) RaoFounder

Founder at Abridge

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Abridge's investors · 28

Alpha Square GroupNew Yorkalphabet angelsAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checksAtria VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checksBessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checksCapitalGSan Francisco · $50M – $100M checksCatalio Capital Management, LPNew YorkCollective LiquidityPlantationCVS Health VenturesWoonsocket · since 2023Elad GilSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checksEmerson Collective InvestingPalo Alto · $100K – $1M checksIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checks · since 2024Kaiser Permanente VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $5M checksKdT VenturesAustin · $500K – $3M checksKfundMadrid · $108K – $10.8M checksKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checksLightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M checks · since 2025Mana VenturesEsteroNVenturesSanta ClaraPillar VCBoston · $50K – $4M checks · since 2019Redpoint VenturesWoodside · $100K – $10M checksScribble VenturesPortola Valley · $750K – $1.5M checksSpark CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $25M checks · since 2023SV AngelSan FranciscoUnion Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M checks · since 2020Whistler Capital PartnersNashvilleWittington VenturesTorontoWndrCoRedwood City · $100K – $10M checks

Co-founders at Abridge

SRShiv Rao
Shiv RaoFounder & CEO

Experience

  1. AbridgeCEO, Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  2. Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterCardiology Facultycurrent2013 — presentGreater Pittsburgh Area
  3. Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterChief Academic Fellow2012 — 2013Greater Pittsburgh Area
  4. UPMC EnterprisesEVP2016 — 2019Pittsburgh, PA
  5. UPMC EnterprisesVP, Clinical Innovation2016
  6. UPMC EnterprisesDirector, Clinical Innovation Strategy2015 — 2016Greater Pittsburgh Area
  7. UPMC Enterprises / Technology Development CenterPhysician Advisor in Residence2013 — 2015Greater Pittsburgh Area

Skills & more

Languages English · Hindi

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Colleagues at Pillar VC

Alec Nielsen
Founder & CEO, Asimov & Venture Partner at Pillar VC
Alex Reinhart
Associate 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
Ash Ashutosh
Executive Advisory Board at NYU Innovation Venture Fund

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 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.
Where did Shivdev Rao go to school?
Shivdev Rao studied at Carnegie Mellon University (Bachelor's Degree); University of Michigan (Internal Medicine Residency Program); Carnegie Mellon University (Fifth Year Scholarship / Cultural Outreach Scholarship).

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