Usawa Raises $3M Seed

Usawa, a digital health startup based in Portugal, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round to scale its artificial intelligence-driven healthcare platform. The company provides a technology-enabled service that supports clinical decision-making and currently focuses on pediatric care.

Investors

This round was led by Armilar, a Lisbon-based venture capital firm. Additional investors participating in the round include Start Ventures, Oxy Capital, and private investor Jorge Marques.

Usawa Use of Funds

Usawa plans to utilize the capital to expand its product and engineering teams, specifically hiring professionals in artificial intelligence and product development. Additionally, the company will launch a new adult healthcare service in October and accelerate its expansion into the United States market by the end of 2026.

About Usawa

Founded by Luis Almeida Fernandes, Usawa provides a platform that integrates artificial intelligence with medical monitoring to assist doctors in clinical decision-making. The company focuses on making high-quality clinical care more accessible and efficient, having already supported over 10,000 children through its pediatric platform.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://usawacare.com/

Company: Usawa
Raised: $3M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: September 23, 2026
Lead Investor: Armilar
Additional Investors: Start Ventures, Oxy Capital, Jorge Marques
Software Category: Digital Health
Source: https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/usawa-levanta-3-milhoes-de-dolares-com-investimento-das-armilar-start-ventures-oxy-capital-e-jorge-marques/