Ai Health Highway Raises $1M Pre-Series A Led by Turbostart

Ai Health Highway, a health-tech startup, raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Turbostart, as part of a $1.5 million funding effort.
The startup plans to use the funds to strengthen its AI/ML capabilities in cardiac care, expand globally, and secure international regulatory approvals.

Health-tech startup Ai Health Highway has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Turbostart which is part of a larger $1.5 million round.

"We are delighted to announce Turbostart as the Lead Investor for our Pre-Series A round, joined by co-investors Rainmatter by Zerodha and BITS BioCyTiH Foundation," said Dr. (Maj) Satish S Jeevannavar, Founder of Ai Health Highway.

Jeevannavar also expressed excitement about the continued support from existing investors, including The Chennai Angels and other angel investors, who participated in the current funding round. He emphasized the significance of partnering with Turbostart, highlighting the value of their experienced professionals and Centers of Excellence in helping Ai Health Highway address non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and navigate the challenges of the global healthcare landscape.

Furthermore, in a statement, Ai Health Highway revealed that the funds will be used to strengthen its presence in India, fast-track international regulatory approvals, and expand its AI/ML capabilities in the cardio-respiratory field. The startup aims to reduce global premature deaths from NCDs by 30% by 2030.

Ai Health Highway specializes in tech-driven solutions for early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With a focus on improving healthcare accessibility, the company’s flagship product, AiSteth, is an AI-powered stethoscope designed to assist healthcare professionals in detecting life-threatening cardiac conditions.

AiSteth, the company’s AI-enabled stethoscope, transforms traditional stethoscopes into advanced screening tools, helping both specialists and non-specialists interpret heart sounds for more accurate diagnoses. By utilizing cutting-edge AI and signal processing technology, AiSteth enhances early detection of cardiac disorders, improving clinical outcomes and patient care.

The device integrates seamlessly into existing healthcare workflows, allowing primary care providers to capture, analyze, and share heart sound data easily. This innovative solution is designed to increase both the accessibility and affordability of quality healthcare, particularly in underserved regions.

Edited by Harshajit Sarmah