# Alula: Health, New York, United States

> Alula: Alula is a cancer survivorship platform and patient-curated marketplace focused on improving the lives of those affected by cancer.

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# Alula

Alula is a cancer survivorship platform and patient-curated marketplace focused on improving the lives of those affected by cancer.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Health New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 8 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $2.2M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Jan 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Alula

Alula is a cancer survivorship platform and patient-curated marketplace focused on improving the lives of those affected by cancer.

Founded by a cancer patient, caregiver, and survivor, Alula aims to reduce the emotional and logistical burdens associated with the disease. The company offers a curated selection of functional relief products designed to manage side effects from cancer treatment, such as nausea and dry mouth. The platform features a digital marketplace organized by treatment type, providing access to "tried and true" products. Alula also offers free, on-call guidance to assist customers in selecting appropriate items for specific treatment courses or side effects. The service is available to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members, ensuring support is accessible to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment and recovery. Customer support operates Monday through Friday, with limited hours on weekends, and is committed to being available nearly every day of the year.

## What company datasets say Alula raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$2.2M** in dollars

Rounds **1**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$2.2M**

Last round date **Jan 2021**

Investors listed **11**

## Founders and team

From Alula's own website: 1 founder, 5 on the team.

**Liya Shuster-Bier** Founder/CEO

- **Francie Emlen** Head of Clinical Strategy and Operations
- **Gilboa Globen** Head of Engineering
- **Amanda Azzinnari** Director of Brand Partnerships and Merchandising
- **Asher Dubin** Manager, Customer Experience & Operations
- **Derek Chan** Director of Design

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care clinical advisor vetted products consumers treatment planning cancer support gift cards cancer survivor products information technology & services healthcare advice hospital & health care cancer care products cancer journey support cancer recovery tools empathy-driven healthcare treatment kits cancer treatment

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- **Sector:** Health
- **Industry code:** NAICS 454110, SIC 5999, 5961
- **Region:** New York
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/alula)

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