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§ Private Profile · Boston, MA, USA
We manage patient instructions for hospitals
Medumo has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Medumo.
Medumo was founded in 2013 by Adeel Yang (Co-founder & CEO (Acquired)) and Jacob Cohen (Founder).
Medumo has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
We’re a group of Harvard and Yale-trained physicians, engineers, designers, and social entrepreneurs who came together to transform care delivery.
Medumo’s CareTours™ enable healthcare organizations to effectively provide turn-by-turn guidance to patients without disrupting workflow by utilizing automated, precisely-timed messages sent via text and email.
- Dramatically improve procedural completion rate
- Increase referral conversion
- Reduce staff burden
- Recover revenue loss
Want to get started in automating patient navigation for your Hospital, ASC, or Practice? We serve all specialties. Reach out to our leadership team for a brief chat or full presentation.
Bob Smith - Director Strategic Partnerships
Bob@medumo.com
Cell # is 502-744-2911 EST
Medumo has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in December 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 | $2M Seed | — | AAF Management Ltd., Cantos Ventures, Comal Ventures, 7GC & Co, DCM, Forerunner Ventures, Koch Fund, Kyle Widrick, Maverick Capital, Russell Cook, Ryan Duranso, SV Angel, Thrive Capital, UpHonest Capital, Cherrystone Angels, Launchpad Venture Group, SKY Ventures | Announced |
Medumo was founded in 2013 by Adeel Yang (Co-founder & CEO (Acquired)) and Jacob Cohen (Founder).
Medumo has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Medumo's investors include AAF Management Ltd., Cantos Ventures, Comal Ventures, 7GC & Co, DCM, Forerunner Ventures, Koch Fund, Kyle Widrick, Maverick Capital, Russell Cook, Ryan Duranso, SV Angel.
Key people at Medumo.
Medumo is a digital health company that builds a patient navigation and engagement platform designed to help hospitals, surgical centers, and care teams manage patient instructions efficiently. Its platform automates communication to ensure patients schedule appointments, complete pre-appointment tasks, and follow post-procedure instructions, using preferred communication channels such as SMS, email, and voice in multiple languages. This improves patient adherence, reduces missed appointments, and enhances overall care outcomes. Medumo primarily serves healthcare providers and their patients, addressing the critical problem of patient non-compliance and inefficient manual workflows in patient instruction management. The company has demonstrated growth momentum, culminating in its acquisition by Philips in 2019, which aims to integrate Medumo’s patient engagement capabilities with Philips’ diagnostic and health technology portfolio[1][2][3].
Medumo was founded in 2013 by Adeel Yang, MD, and his team, with a vision to improve patient engagement and communication in healthcare. The idea emerged from recognizing that hospitals lose billions annually due to missed visits and inadequate patient preparation for procedures. Early traction came from partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham Health at Harvard, where Medumo’s platform helped improve patient preparation for procedures like colonoscopies. This early success validated the platform’s ability to enhance patient understanding and treatment outcomes. The company remained relatively small but impactful until its acquisition by Philips in 2019, which marked a pivotal moment for scaling its technology within a global health technology leader[1][3][4].
Medumo rides the growing trend of digital health transformation and care consumerism, where patients expect more personalized, accessible, and timely healthcare communication. The timing is critical as healthcare systems face increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient satisfaction. Market forces such as the rise of telehealth, value-based care models, and the need for better patient adherence to care plans favor platforms like Medumo. By integrating with Philips’ diagnostic and population health management solutions, Medumo influences the broader ecosystem by enabling a more patient-centric approach to care delivery and operational workflow automation, helping healthcare providers compete with emerging tech giants entering healthcare[1][3].
Looking ahead, Medumo is poised to expand its impact by leveraging Philips’ global reach and technology portfolio to scale its patient engagement solutions across more healthcare systems worldwide. Trends such as increased digital health adoption, AI-driven personalization, and remote patient monitoring will likely shape its evolution. Medumo’s influence may grow beyond procedural preparation to broader patient journey management, contributing to improved health outcomes and operational efficiencies. Its integration within a major health technology company positions it well to remain at the forefront of patient-centered digital health innovation[1][3]. This aligns with its founding mission to improve patient understanding and healthcare efficiency through innovative technology.
