Walaw Raises $1.5M Pre-seed

Walaw, a Montreal-based startup specializing in AI-driven patient experience software for healthcare clinics, has raised $1.5 million CAD in pre-seed funding to accelerate its national expansion across Canada.

Investors

This round was led by Telegraph Ventures, with participation from Fonds Impulsion, an initiative of the Government of Quebec managed by Investissement Quebec, Mistral Venture Partners, and several strategic angel investors.

Walaw Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to invest in its AI engineering and go-to-market teams, accelerate product development, and expand the availability of its AI receptionist and appointment-booking platform to more health and wellness clinics nationwide.

About Walaw

Founded in Montreal in 2026 by Jerome D. Cauvier, Lysandro Carioca Braga, and Marc Obeid, Walaw provides AI-powered reception and operational software designed to automate administrative tasks for allied health and wellness clinics. The company aims to become the primary AI-native operating system for healthcare operators globally.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://walaw.io

Company: Walaw
Raised: $1.5M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: July 31, 2026
Lead Investor: Telegraph Ventures
Additional Investors: Fonds Impulsion, Investissement Quebec, Mistral Venture Partners, strategic angel investors
Software Category: HealthTech / AI
Source: https://www.walaw.io/resources/blog/walaw-raises-1-5m-pre-seed