Sunlight AI Raises $17.4M Seed

Sunlight AI, based in New York, has launched with $17.4 million in seed funding to provide a unified operating layer for independent medical practices. The company aims to help physicians manage the administrative side of their businesses, allowing them to remain independent rather than joining large hospital systems or corporations.

Investors

The funding round was led by Lan Xuexhao of Basis Set Ventures, with participation from Sofeon Ventures, Social Leverage, Actions Capital, Overlook Ventures, Early Light Ventures, and several other healthcare investors, family offices, and technology founders including Chris Hubbell, Tilli Bannett, Dara Rahimzadeh, and Frank Williams.

Sunlight AI Use of Funds

Sunlight AI plans to use the capital to support the growth of its operating platform and to facilitate the acquisition of service providers who support independent physicians, starting with its acquisition of Bradford Medical Associates.

About Sunlight AI

Founded in 2026 by CEO Sina Chehrazi, Sunlight AI is headquartered in New York and Miami. The company provides a patient-to-payment operating layer that combines practice-management infrastructure, human expertise, and AI to improve operational efficiency for independent medical practices while maintaining physician autonomy.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://sunlightai.com

Company: Sunlight AI
Raised: $17.4M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 19, 2026
Lead Investor: Lan Xuexhao (Basis Set Ventures)
Additional Investors: Sofeon Ventures, Social Leverage, Actions Capital, Overlook Ventures, Early Light Ventures, Chris Hubbell, Tilli Bannett, Dara Rahimzadeh, Frank Williams
Company Website: SunlightAI.com
Software Category: HealthTech
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