# Top 50 Healthcare Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded healthcare startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $12B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/healthcare-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Neko Health** Neko Health is a health-tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018 by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neko-health) Neko Health is a health-tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2018 by Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$1.7B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Dyne Therapeutics** Dyne Therapeutics is a developer of targeted therapies intended for serious muscle diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dyne-therapeutics) Dyne Therapeutics is a developer of targeted therapies intended for serious muscle diseases. *Founded* 2018 Waltham, United States **$828M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Erasca** Erasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options.](https://millionrounds.com/company/erasca) Erasca is a developer of oncology drugs intended to provide precision oncology options. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$739M** last round Jul 2026
- 4 [**Nuvation Bio** Nuvation Bio is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on unmet needs in oncology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuvation-bio) Nuvation Bio is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on unmet needs in oncology. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$675M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Phathom Pharmaceuticals** Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phathom-pharmaceuticals) Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company. *Founded* 2018 Florham Park, United States **$530M** last round Jan 2026
- 6 [**Strive Health** Strive Health is a healthcare technology company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on value-based kidney care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strive-health) Strive Health is a healthcare technology company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on value-based kidney care. *Founded* 2018 Denver, United States **$440M** last round Sept 2025
- 7 [**MJH Life Sciences** MJH Life Sciences is an independent, full-service medical media company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mjh-life-sciences) MJH Life Sciences is an independent, full-service medical media company. *Founded* 2018 Cranbury, United States **$430M** last round Oct 2025
- 8 [**Century Therapeutics** Century Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops cell therapies for hematological and solid tumor malignancies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/century-therapeutics) Century Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops cell therapies for hematological and solid tumor malignancies. *Founded* 2018 Philadelphia, United States **$385M** last round Jan 2026
- 9 [**Passage Bio** Passage Bio is a fully integrated gene therapy company developing therapies for the treatment of monogenic central nervous system diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/passage-bio) Passage Bio is a fully integrated gene therapy company developing therapies for the treatment of monogenic central nervous system diseases. *Founded* 2018 United States **$380M** last round Jan 2021
- 10 [**89Bio** 89bio is a biopharmaceutical company that develops clinical-stage therapies for liver and cardiometabolic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/89bio) 89bio is a biopharmaceutical company that develops clinical-stage therapies for liver and cardiometabolic diseases. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$348M** last round Jan 2025
- 11 [**Star Therapeutics** Star Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/star-therapeutics) Star Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 South San Francisco, United States **$325M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**Abridge** Abridge is a medical conversation AI startup that structures and summarizes medical conversations for doctors and patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abridge) Abridge is a medical conversation AI startup that structures and summarizes medical conversations for doctors and patients. *Founded* 2018 United States **$313M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**CinCor Pharma** CinCor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops treatments for cardiovascular diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cincor-pharma) CinCor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops treatments for cardiovascular diseases. *Founded* 2018 Cincinnati, United States **$275M** last round Aug 2022
- 14 [**Shape Therapeutics** A biotechnology company developing RNA technologies to shape the future of gene therapy](https://millionrounds.com/company/shape-therapeutics) A biotechnology company developing RNA technologies to shape the future of gene therapy *Founded* 2018 Seattle, United States **$260M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Verve Therapeutics** Verve Therapeutics is a genetic medicine firm that is developing treatments for cardiovascular disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verve-therapeutics) Verve Therapeutics is a genetic medicine firm that is developing treatments for cardiovascular disease. *Founded* 2018 Boston, United States **$202M** last round Nov 2023
- 16 [**Dewpoint Therapeutics** Dewpoint Therapeutics is a biotech company developing a drug platform that targets biomolecular condensates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dewpoint-therapeutics) Dewpoint Therapeutics is a biotech company developing a drug platform that targets biomolecular condensates. *Founded* 2018 Boston, United States **$196M** last round Jul 2026
- 17 [**Neurogene** Neurogene is a developer of genetic medicines intended to improve patient outcomes for neurological disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurogene) Neurogene is a developer of genetic medicines intended to improve patient outcomes for neurological disorders. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$194M** last round Jul 2026
- 18 [**Sidecar Health** Sidecar Health, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sidecar-health) Sidecar Health, Inc. *Founded* 2018 Manhattan Beach, United States **$183M** last round Jun 2024
- 19 [**Kindbody** Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kindbody) Kindbody is a fertility clinic network and family-building benefits provider for employers. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$172M** last round Nov 2023
- 20 [**Jasper Therapeutics** Jasper Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops novel antibody therapies for stem cell transplants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jasper-therapeutics) Jasper Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops novel antibody therapies for stem cell transplants. *Founded* 2018 Redwood City, United States **$167M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Wheel** Wheel is a health technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wheel) Wheel is a health technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Austin, United States **$152M** last round Jan 2022
- 22 [**Noah Medical** Noah Medical is a medical robotics company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noah-medical) Noah Medical is a medical robotics company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Carlos, United States **$150M** last round Apr 2023
- 23 [**Numan** Numan is a UK-based digital healthcare provider founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/numan) Numan is a UK-based digital healthcare provider founded in 2018 and headquartered in London. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$150M** last round Mar 2026
- 24 [**Boundless Bio** Boundless Bio is a precision oncology company that develops therapeutics directed against extrachromosomal DNA in aggressive cancers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boundless-bio) Boundless Bio is a precision oncology company that develops therapeutics directed against extrachromosomal DNA in aggressive cancers. *Founded* 2018 La Jolla, United States **$146M** last round May 2023
- 25 [**Harrison.ai** Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harrison-ai) Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr. *Founded* 2018 Haymarket, Australia **$141M** last round Feb 2025
- 26 [**Honest Health** Honest Health is a Nashville-based healthcare company founded in 2021, focusing on transforming primary care through physician-led, value-based care models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/honest-health) Honest Health is a Nashville-based healthcare company founded in 2021, focusing on transforming primary care through physician-led, value-based care models. *Founded* 2018 London, United States **$140M** last round Feb 2026
- 27 [**Supira Medical** Supira Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Los Gatos, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supira-medical) Supira Medical is a clinical-stage medical device company based in Los Gatos, California. *Founded* 2018 Los Gatos, United States **$136M** last round Mar 2025
- 28 [**Tend** Tend is a technology-driven dental company that provides hassle-free, personalized, and straightforward dental services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tend) Tend is a technology-driven dental company that provides hassle-free, personalized, and straightforward dental services. *Founded* 2018 - **$125M** last round Apr 2021
- 29 [**Rad AI** Rad AI is a radiologist-led generative AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rad-ai) Rad AI is a radiologist-led generative AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Dr. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$122M** last round May 2025
- 30 [**Aspen Neuroscience** Aspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aspen-neuroscience) Aspen Neuroscience is a biotechnology company that specializes in personalized cell therapies. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$122M** last round Nov 2025
- 31 [**ElectroCore**](https://millionrounds.com/company/electrocore) *Founded* 2018 United States **$121M** last round Nov 2017
- 32 [**Pelage Pharmaceuticals** Pelage Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pelage-pharmaceuticals) Pelage Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$120M** last round Oct 2025
- 33 [**Prenuvo** Prenuvo is a health technology company that specializes in advanced, radiation-free, and contrast-free whole-body MRI scans aimed at the early detection of canc](https://millionrounds.com/company/prenuvo) Prenuvo is a health technology company that specializes in advanced, radiation-free, and contrast-free whole-body MRI scans aimed at the early detection of canc *Founded* 2018 Redwood City, Canada **$120M** last round Feb 2025
- 34 [**Antios Therapeutics** Antios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/antios-therapeutics) Antios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Atlanta, United States **$100M** last round Nov 2021
- 35 [**Emergency Care Partners** Emergency Care Partners is a regional provider of emergency medicine and emergency department management services to hospitals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/emergency-care-partners) Emergency Care Partners is a regional provider of emergency medicine and emergency department management services to hospitals. *Founded* 2018 Pensacola, United States **$100M** last round May 2025
- 36 [**Neuron23** Neuron23 is a developer of drugs intended to treat Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neuron23) Neuron23 is a developer of drugs intended to treat Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$99M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**ShiraTronics** ShiraTronics develops neuromodulation technology to combat debilitating chronic migraine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiratronics) ShiraTronics develops neuromodulation technology to combat debilitating chronic migraine. *Founded* 2018 Saint Paul, United States **$99M** last round Oct 2024
- 38 [**Francis Medical** Francis Medical is a medical device company based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, specializing in minimally invasive treatments for urological cancers, including pro](https://millionrounds.com/company/francis-medical) Francis Medical is a medical device company based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, specializing in minimally invasive treatments for urological cancers, including pro *Founded* 2018 Maple Grove, United States **$98M** last round Jan 2025
- 39 [**Augmedix** Augmedix, a Commure company, empowers clinicians to connect with patients by liberating them from administrative burden through the power of ambient AI, data, and trust.](https://millionrounds.com/company/augmedix) Augmedix, a Commure company, empowers clinicians to connect with patients by liberating them from administrative burden through the power of ambient AI, data, and trust. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$90M** last round Nov 2023
- 40 [**Plexium** Plexium is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plexium) Plexium is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$88M** last round Aug 2025
- 41 [**Frontier Medicines** Frontier Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company that develops a chemoproteomics platform to accelerate the development of medicines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frontier-medicines) Frontier Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company that develops a chemoproteomics platform to accelerate the development of medicines. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$87M** last round Jun 2024
- 42 [**Paradigm** Paradigm is a frontier technology investment firm that builds and invests in crypto, AI, robotics, and across new frontiers from the earliest stages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paradigm) Paradigm is a frontier technology investment firm that builds and invests in crypto, AI, robotics, and across new frontiers from the earliest stages. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$85M** last round Dec 2025
- 43 [**Seers** Seers is the leading privacy and consent management platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seers) Seers is the leading privacy and consent management platform. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$82M** last round Oct 2026
- 44 [**Cedilla Therapeutics** Cedilla Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops targeted small molecules for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cedilla-therapeutics) Cedilla Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops targeted small molecules for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United States **$81M** last round Oct 2021
- 45 [**Paytient** Paytient offers a financial platform to increase the company's deductible health plan adoption.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paytient) Paytient offers a financial platform to increase the company's deductible health plan adoption. *Founded* 2018 Columbia, United States **$81M** last round Jun 2025
- 46 [**Tesseract Health** Tesseract Health provides devices for disease monitoring and prevention.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tesseract-health) Tesseract Health provides devices for disease monitoring and prevention. *Founded* 2018 Guilford **$80M** last round Apr 2021
- 47 [**Aristea Therapeutics** Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aristea-therapeutics) Aristea Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapies created for autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, United States **$78M** last round Jul 2021
- 48 [**TScan Therapeutics** TScan Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of immunotherapy treatments for cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tscan-therapeutics) TScan Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of immunotherapy treatments for cancer. *Founded* 2018 Waltham, United States **$78M** last round Dec 2024
- 49 [**Vesta Healthcare** Vesta Healthcare is a technology and clinical services organization that offers virtual care services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vesta-healthcare) Vesta Healthcare is a technology and clinical services organization that offers virtual care services. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$75M** last round Sept 2024
- 50 [**OncoMyx Therapeutics** OncoMyx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oncomyx-therapeutics) OncoMyx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Peoria, United States **$75M** last round Dec 2021

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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