Merit Medicine, an Austin, Texas-based health tech startup, has secured $2 million in seed funding.  

SaaS Investors 

The round was led by LiveOak Ventures.   

Founded in 2013, LiveOak Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas. The firm seeks to invest in the technology and technology-enabled services sectors in Texas. The firm also provides assistance in all aspects of company-building. With nearly $500M under management led/co-led over 60 high-growth investments in Texas-based leaders.  

About Merit Medicine 

Founded in 2022 by Ali Panjwan, Merit Medicine is an innovative health tech startup revolutionizing employer-sponsored healthcare. Leveraging advanced AI insights, the company specializes in predicting high-cost medical spending and specialty drug utilization in rare, chronic, and complex conditions for self-funded employers. Merit Medicine empowers benefits leaders with AI-fueled predictions, enabling more effective budgeting and ensuring optimal healthcare for every employee. Merit Medicine is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with remote employees across the United States.  

Funding Details                 

Company: Merit Medicine  

Raised: $2.0M                    

Round: Seed Round         

Funding Month: February 2024                                            

Lead Investors: LiveOak Ventures  

Additional Investors:   

Company Website: https://www.meritmedicine.com/   

Software Category: AI-Powered Predictions Software  

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215566856/en