AvoMD closes $5M seed round for AI-enabled app development platform

AvoMD, an innovative platform harnessing AI technology to empower clinicians and hospitals in creating tailored applications for use in patient care, has successfully concluded a seed funding round, securing $5 million in investments. This funding round was led by AlleyCorp, a prominent venture capital firm, and saw notable participation from Epsilon Health, MedMountain Ventures, Las Olas, as well as respected individuals like Dr. Kavita Patel, a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates and senior policy advisor at Stanford University. Existing investors, including Mirae and Dunamu, also contributed to the funding.  Esteemed investors such as Mount Sinai Innovation Partners, StartUp Health, Columbia University, and 500 Startups are also supporting AvoMD's vision

Based in New York, AvoMD offers an intuitive AI-powered application builder that empowers healthcare providers to develop their own applications for a wide range of purposes. These applications encompass diverse functionalities such as medical calculators, interactive clinical guidelines, documentation automation, and billing support. The platform seamlessly integrates with electronic health record systems and can also function as an independent web or mobile application.

"AvoMD serves as a reliable ally for clinicians, enabling them to deliver the utmost quality of care," commented Dr. Joongheum Park, AvoMD's chairman and head of product and engineering. "We are thrilled to collaborate with AlleyCorp as we embark on the next phase of growth for AvoMD."

The healthcare industry is grappling with increasing challenges, such as burnout among providers. However, experts in the field are optimistic that the strategic integration of AI automation can alleviate the administrative burden.

A number of companies are capitalising on AI technology to support healthcare providers in managing their administrative responsibilities. For instance, Outbound AI, a Seattle-based company, has developed AI-powered virtual agents specifically tailored to handle administrative tasks. Recently, the company secured $16 million in seed funding to further enhance their offerings.