# Top 12 Healthcare Startups in Columbus by Funding (2026)

> The 12 best-funded healthcare startups in Columbus, ranked by total funding raised: $159M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/healthcare-startups-columbus (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**GiftHealth** GiftHealth is a healthcare tech startup that streamlines pharmacy experience with free delivery and competitive medication pricing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gifthealth) GiftHealth is a healthcare tech startup that streamlines pharmacy experience with free delivery and competitive medication pricing. *Founded* 2020 Columbus, United States **$40M** last round Apr 2023
- 2 [**iHealth Labs** iHealth Labs Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ihealth-labs) iHealth Labs Inc. *Founded* 2010 Columbus, United States **$25M** last round Sept 2014
- 3 [**Rhyme** Rhyme is a healthcare technology company based in New Albany, Ohio, that focuses on automating the prior authorization process for healthcare providers and payers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rhyme) Rhyme is a healthcare technology company based in New Albany, Ohio, that focuses on automating the prior authorization process for healthcare providers and payers. *Founded* 2014 Columbus, United States **$25M** last round Feb 2022
- 4 [**Avation Medical** Avation Medical is a Columbus, Ohio-based medical device company focused on developing non-invasive, wearable neuromodulation therapies for overactive bladder (](https://millionrounds.com/company/avation-medical) Avation Medical is a Columbus, Ohio-based medical device company focused on developing non-invasive, wearable neuromodulation therapies for overactive bladder (*Founded* 2016 Columbus, United States **$22M** last round Mar 2026
- 5 [**Extended Care Information Network** Extended Care Information Network provides software solutions and consulting resources for hospital case management operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/extended-care-information-network) Extended Care Information Network provides software solutions and consulting resources for hospital case management operations. *Founded* 1995 Columbus, United States **$16M** last round Mar 2001
- 6 [**Airvet** Airvet is a leading veterinary telehealth platform based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airvet) Airvet is a leading veterinary telehealth platform based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Columbus, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2025
- 7 [**Signet Accel** To serving the healthcare industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/signet-accel) To serving the healthcare industry. *Founded* 2014 Columbus, United States **$8.0M** last round Sept 2017
- 8 [**Poppins Health** Poppins Health is an insuretech startup based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on providing modern health plans for small businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poppins-health) Poppins Health is an insuretech startup based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on providing modern health plans for small businesses. *Founded* 2019 Columbus, United States **$5.4M** last round Sept 2021
- 9 [**Nymbl Systems** Nymbl Systems is a cloud-based electronic orthotic and prosthetic medical records and practise management system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nymbl-systems) Nymbl Systems is a cloud-based electronic orthotic and prosthetic medical records and practise management system. *Founded* 2016 Columbus, United States **$4.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 10 [**SmileMD** SmileMD is an on-site anesthesia service company bringing anesthesia care teams and logistics to optimize the venue for surgeries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smilemd) SmileMD is an on-site anesthesia service company bringing anesthesia care teams and logistics to optimize the venue for surgeries. *Founded* 2014 Columbus, United States **$2.4M** last round Aug 2024
- 11 [**Lyst Therapeutics** Lyst Therapeutics determines the effect of LYST antibody on inhibiting the formation of tissue engineered vascular graft stenosis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lyst-therapeutics) Lyst Therapeutics determines the effect of LYST antibody on inhibiting the formation of tissue engineered vascular graft stenosis. *Founded* 2015 Columbus, United States **$400K** last round Jul 2017
- 12 [**RenovoDerm** RenovoDerm is a medical company that builds wound care products that provide a structure for tissue growth and promote faster healing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renovoderm) RenovoDerm is a medical company that builds wound care products that provide a structure for tissue growth and promote faster healing. *Founded* 2016 Columbus, United States **$275K** last round May 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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