What is Medic?
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, Medic Mobile functions as a public charity dedicated to enhancing health outcomes through innovative software solutions. The company specializes in mobile health (mHealth) platforms that integrate SMS messaging, real-time data collection, and advanced analytics. These tools are specifically engineered to function in regions with limited or non-existent internet connectivity, empowering community health workers to provide high-quality care. By digitizing workflows, Medic enables health systems to track disease outbreaks, manage patient records, and coordinate care delivery with unprecedented efficiency, effectively positioning itself as a cornerstone of modern global health infrastructure.
How much funding has Medic raised?
Medic has raised a total of $1.1M across 2 funding rounds:
Grant
$1M
Debt
$150K
Grant (2016): $1M with participation from Peery Foundation
Debt (2020): $150K led by PPP
Key Investors in Medic
Peery Foundation
The Peery Foundation is a family-run, private grantmaking foundation that focuses on proactively finding, funding, and supporting initiatives of interest to the family.
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Medic?
With the support of its recent major strategic investment, Medic is poised to scale its digital health interventions across broader geographical regions. The organization is expected to focus on enhancing its analytics capabilities to provide deeper insights into population health trends, thereby enabling more proactive public health responses. As the demand for robust, offline-capable health technology grows, Medic's strategic roadmap likely includes deepening partnerships with international health ministries and expanding its open-source software ecosystem. This phase of growth will be critical in solidifying its market position as a leader in sustainable, technology-driven health equity, ensuring that its tools remain accessible and effective for the most vulnerable health systems globally.
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