Kismet Healthcare
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Key people | Mark Woodland, CEO Stefan Cordiner, COO Sam Armstrong, CeCO Lauren Grimes, CXO |
Number of employees | 30 (2024) |
| Website | kismet |
Kismet Healthcare is an Australian healthcare technology company founded by Mark Woodland alongside with his team.[1] Launched in 2023, the company aims to streamline access to healthcare services, particularly for individuals with disabilities and those utilizing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).[2][3][4]
History and funding
[edit]Kismet Healthcare secured a significant $12.6 million in seed funding led by Prosus Ventures[5] and Airtree Ventures.[6][7] The funding will be used to expand the platform's capabilities, enhance user experience, and bolster its international presence.[8] Prior to this, the company raised A$4 million in pre-seed funding from Airtree[9], Black Nova, and Flying Fox.[10][11]
Platform and mission
[edit]Kismet's platform connects individuals seeking healthcare services with qualified providers.[12] It offers a user-friendly interface to search for providers, book appointments, and manage health plans.[13] The company's mission is to simplify the process of accessing healthcare, reduce fraud, and improve overall health outcomes for individuals with disabilities.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Kopittke, Morganne (2024-03-06). "Healthtech startup Kismet raises $12.5 million to take away the admin pain of caregivers". SmartCompany. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "1-year-old Aussie startup goes global for its digital care ecosystem". MobiHealthNews. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Healthtech Kismet raises $4 million to combat NDIS fraud". Business News Australia. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Boreham, Tim (2023-06-06). "Making healthcare connections more accessible". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Prosus Ventures leads USD 13m seed investment in Kismet to revolutionize the NDIS and aged care". www.prosus.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Thomsen, Simon (September 17, 2024). "NDIS management startup re-Seeds with $20 million top up". Startup Daily.
- ^ Gupta, Yajush (2024-09-20). "Funding roundup: Akur8, Primary and more". Dynamic Business. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Dutch VC invests in Kismet's $8.2M round to connect caregivers, health insurance and care providers — TFN". Tech Funding News. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Airtree-backed NDIS start-up Kismet clinches $32.5m in seed round". Australian Financial Review. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Health tech startup Kismet raises $4m in pre-seed funding". iTnews. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "With an impressive $4M raised in pre-seed funding and exceptional investors, Kismet is spearheading a revolution in accessible disability and healthcare services". Founder Lodge Latest News. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Baum, Stephanie (2024-01-29). "Pediatric Telehealth Startup Kismet Health Seeks to Improve Access to Care". MedCity News. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Prosus Ventures leads USD 13m seed investment in Kismet to revolutionize the NDIS and aged care". www.prosus.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "The need to overhaul digital health data for older patientsThe need to overhaul digital health data for older patients :: Aged Health". www.agedhealth.com.au. Retrieved 2024-11-14.