Read the pitch deck a Y Combinator-backed startup used to raise $3.6 million to bring AI agents to the doctor's office

Tivara, a startup focused on integrating AI into healthcare, has successfully raised $3.6 million in seed funding to enhance patient interactions at medical practices. Co-founded by Tej Seelamsetty and Aumesh Misra, the company aims to tackle the frustrations many patients face when navigating the healthcare system. Seelamsetty's own experience with dislocating his shoulder in 2024 highlighted the inefficiencies in booking appointments and scheduling MRIs. After waiting an hour on the phone and two weeks for insurance approval, he decided to create a solution with Tivara. The startup employs AI agents to streamline tasks such as answering patient calls and managing appointments, significantly reducing the administrative burden on healthcare providers. The funding round saw participation from notable investors, including Mischief VC, led by Plaid CEO Zach Perret, Day One Ventures, and several angel investors from the healthcare sector. Prior to founding Tivara, Seelamsetty held a position as head of growth at Fair Square, a Medicare brokerage, where he observed extensive back-and-forth communications between patients and insurance companies. Tivara's focus is primarily on larger specialty medical groups comprising 20 to 500 doctors, with key clients like the Los Angeles Cancer Network and Astera Customer Care. Unlike other startups in the AI patient messaging space, Tivara is designed to handle administrative tasks rather than clinical functions, allowing doctors to concentrate on providing care. Currently, the startup employs five full-time staff members and plans to use the newly acquired funds to expand its team and capabilities. Seelamsetty noted that the raised amount exceeded their initial target, allowing them to welcome additional strategic investors into their venture.