Salvo Health, a health tech startup specializing in gut health problems, officially launched with $10.5 million in seed funding, which was led by Threshold Ventures.
The funding will go towards further developing Salvo Health's virtual clinic, which assists those experiencing chronic GI problems, such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and dyspepsia. The clinic provides patients with access to physicians and health coaches who can create custom plans to help them manage their diets, sleep, and stress.
"The conventional medical system often underserves chronic GI conditions, so we assembled top minds to provide comprehensive and accessible care through an easy-to-use, app-based approach," said CEO and co-founder Jeff Glueck.
Virtual Gastrointestinal Care Clinics
Salvo Health is an Online Clinic for Those with GI Problems
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Health Clinics - Other specialized virtual clinics could be established to serve underserved medical conditions.
2. Digital Health Coaching - Enabled by technology, health coaching can now be done virtually, providing a more accessible and affordable option for chronic disease patients.
3. Telehealth - Telehealth services will likely continue to increase in use, transforming the healthcare industry as a whole.
Industry Implications
1. Health Tech - By using digital technology to provide medical consultations, Salvo Health is one of many digital health startups poised to transform the healthcare industry.
2. Telemedicine - With virtual consultations from Salvo Health and numerous other telemedicine providers, patients will have easier access to specialized care for their GI problems.
3. Nutrition - The personalized dietary recommendations provided by Salvo Health's physicians and health coaches can serve as a model for other telemedicine companies in the nutrition industry.