Barti Software, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-powered EHR and practice management platform for eye care practices, has raised $12 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Five Elms Capital, with support from AOAExcel, a subsidiary of the American Optometric Association.
Five Elms Capital is a growth investor in software businesses that users love, providing capital and resources to help companies accelerate growth and strengthen their position as industry leaders. With over $3 billion in assets under management, Five Elms has invested in over 70 software platforms worldwide.
Barti Software Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to scale its sales and marketing efforts, expand its team, and accelerate AI-driven product development, including workflow automation and AI agents for administrative tasks.
About Barti Software
Founded by Dr. Kelly Cai and Colton Calandrella, Barti Software delivers an end-to-end operating system for modern eye care practices by unifying clinical, operational, and financial workflows. Designed to reduce administrative burdens and enhance the doctor–patient relationship, Barti includes tools for exam charting (with an AI scribe), patient messaging, appointment scheduling, digital intake forms, optical and contact lens ordering, and billing. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Barti is on a mission to transform the technology that powers eye care practices.
Funding Details
Company: Barti Software, Inc.
Raised: $12.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: August 2025
Lead Investor: Five Elms Capital
Additional Investors: AOAExcel
Company Website: https://www.barti.com/
Software Category: AI Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Practice Management Software
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