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The company delivers a virtual cardiovascular care management solution supported by a network of leading providers. By combining health risk assessment data with a cardiology-focused telehealth platform, Heartbeat Health can connect patients to appropriate diagnostics and clinicians, and track the status of ongoing care
FREMONT, CA: Leading digital health firm Heartbeat Health raises USD 8.2 million in a Series A funding round led by .406 Ventures and Optum Ventures. The round was also participated by existing investors Kindred Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Designer Fund, and Max Ventures. The company aims to improve heart health and address cardiovascular diseases. The new funding round will be used towards product research and development and the national expansion of Heartbeat Health's digital heart health platform.
"Evolving trends in telemedicine and digital health make cardiovascular disease well suited for virtual care," said Dr. Jeff Wessler, Cardiologist, and CEO at Heartbeat Health. "Heart health is a significant concern for a large portion of the population, but also an area that can be supported by technology for both preventive health and ongoing care management. Our enterprise customers appreciate that we are leading the way in providing a digital-first and patient-centric approach to cardiovascular care."
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[vendor_logo_first]The company delivers a virtual cardiovascular care management solution supported by a network of leading providers. By combining health risk assessment data with a cardiology-focused telehealth platform, Heartbeat Health can connect patients to appropriate diagnostics and clinicians, and track the status of ongoing care. This leads to a tailored treatment and care plan for patients across various stages of cardiovascular disease. Heartbeat Health serves primary care providers, long-term care facilities, and employers across the U.S. and currently manages the care experience for over 10,000 patients.
"The statistics on cardiovascular disease are staggering - heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With many of the challenges of heart health being related to preventable factors, the condition is ripe for high-quality virtual care," said Payal Divakaran, Partner of .406 Ventures. "We are excited to back Heartbeat Health as it has developed the first, best, and the only solution to this problem highlighted by recent cardiovascular studies. We were also attracted to the exceptional team that Dr. Wessler and his co-founders have assembled." With .406's investment, Ms. Divakaran will join the Heartbeat Health Board of Directors.
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