Kivo Health has raised $10 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-supported virtual pulmonary rehabilitation platform for older adults living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The oversubscribed round was led by Allumia Ventures, with participation from Corewell Health Ventures, Y Combinator, Heuristic Capital and MassMutual Ventures, bringing the company's total funding to more than $16 million.
Kivo Health provides at-home pulmonary rehabilitation designed to help patients manage chronic respiratory conditions without requiring frequent visits to healthcare facilities. Its program combines clinician-led care, remote monitoring and digital technology to support patients with breathing exercises, physical activity and education about managing COPD.
Patients receive a home kit containing a tablet, oxygen monitor and exercise bands. After an initial one-on-one consultation with a respiratory therapist, they follow a personalized care plan and participate in small-group video sessions twice weekly for nine weeks. The program includes breathing techniques, supervised exercise and disease management education, with cellular connectivity provided for the tablet and ongoing support after completion.
The company plans to use the new funding to expand partnerships with health plans, strengthen its clinical operations nationwide and further develop its AI capabilities. Kivo aims to use technology to support more proactive care, helping clinicians identify patient needs earlier and potentially reduce avoidable hospitalizations and other healthcare costs associated with poorly managed chronic respiratory disease.
The investment comes as digital health companies increasingly focus on delivering rehabilitation and chronic disease management outside traditional healthcare settings. Kivo estimates that up to 30 million Americans are affected by COPD, highlighting the need for more accessible treatment options. The company also plans to extend its virtual care model to other high-cost chronic conditions affecting older adults.
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