Frustration with the healthcare system has led to the founding of a new startup, Tivara, by Tej Seelamsetty and Aumesh Misra. The company aims to streamline the patient experience by managing phone calls, scheduling, and prescription refills, effectively reducing the administrative burden associated with medical visits. This initiative comes after Seelamsetty experienced significant delays in securing an appointment and MRI approval following a shoulder dislocation.
Tivara recently secured $3.6 million in seed funding, surpassing its initial target. The round included investments from notable backers such as Zach Perret, CEO of Plaid, along with support from Y Combinator and various healthcare investors. Currently, the startup is focusing on large specialty medical groups with 20 to 500 doctors, including clients like the Los Angeles Cancer Network.
Before establishing Tivara, Seelamsetty worked at Fair Square, a Medicare brokerage, where he recognized the inefficiencies in communication between patients and insurance providers. The team now consists of five full-time employees, with plans to grow further using the newly acquired funds.