CareLumi Raises $2.5M Pre-seed

CareLumi, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a software company providing a verification layer for healthcare AI and administrative workflows. The company recently announced the close of an oversubscribed $2.5 million pre-seed round.

Investors

The funding round was led by Izou Partners, with participation from Fifth Star Funds, Longjump Ventures, Wellforge, SCS Innovations, University of Chicago Booth, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Illinois DCEO), and Chicago Early Growth Ventures.

CareLumi Use of Funds

CareLumi plans to use the new capital to accelerate the deployment of its verification technology, aiming to help healthcare organizations streamline provider verification processes and ensure the accuracy and accountability of AI-driven administrative and clinical workflows.

About CareLumi

Founded by Shai Basys (CEO), Eshan Saran (CTO), and Claire Chen (COO), CareLumi provides a verification layer for healthcare AI, auditing AI systems, automated workflows, and software used in administrative and clinical operations. Its platform monitors and verifies actions, flags errors, prevents non-compliant activity, and establishes accountability across healthcare workflows.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://carelumi.com

Company: CareLumi
Raised: $2.5M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: October 28, 2026
Lead Investor: Izou Partners
Additional Investors: Fifth Star Funds, Longjump Ventures, Wellforge, SCS Innovations, University of Chicago Booth, Illinois DCEO, Chicago Early Growth Ventures
Company Website: https://carelumi.com
Software Category: Healthcare Software
Source: https://carelumi.com/news/pre-seed-round-2026