Caduceus LAUNCH Announces Five Digital Health Startups Selected for Fall 2026 Cohort

Caduceus LAUNCH, the digital health accelerator affiliated with venture capital firm Caduceus Capital Partners, today announced the five startups selected for its fall 2026 cohort. Chosen from more than 175 applicants across the country, these companies are tackling some of healthcare's most persistent challenges.

The fall 2026 cohort includes:

• Ascerta provides an AI-powered monitoring and alignment layer for healthcare administrative agents, initially focused on prior authorization.
• PatientX is building a patient-experience and engagement platform for clinical trials, measuring factors such as trust, comprehension, empathy, and participant burden to identify patients at risk of dropping out, while building standardized benchmarks that sponsors and research sites can use to improve trial performance.
• NeuroSentry has developed software for real-time detection of stroke in patients who are sedated or under anesthesia and cannot undergo a conventional neurological examination.
• OpenMinds is developing a non-invasive medical device for the treatment of sleep apnea using neural technology rather than conventional airway-pressure approaches.
• Your CoPay is a consumer healthcare cost-transparency and medical-bill management platform designed to help patients understand and reduce their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

"Each of these companies is tackling a different problem, but they share something rare: the potential to deliver real innovation and real economic value. Over the next several months, we will work to give these founders the resilience, strategic clarity, and connections to build companies that last. I'm proud to stand alongside this cohort as they do the hard work of transforming healthcare," said Dr. Mitch Morris, managing principal, Caduceus LAUNCH.

LAUNCH gives pre-seed digital health companies an entrance to the Caduceus Capital ecosystem, as well as the capital, guidance, and connections to reach their next stage of growth. Participants receive:

• Initial funding and hands-on growth guidance
• Access to investors and Caduceus' network of healthcare leaders
• Tailored mentorship from industry veterans and healthcare innovators
• Recruiting and team-building support through Caduceus TALENT
• Go-to-market and sales support
• Milestone-based follow-on funding opportunities

Applications for the spring 2027 cohort open in February at caduceus.vc/launch.

About Caduceus LAUNCH
Caduceus LAUNCH, an affiliate of Caduceus Capital Partners, is an accelerator for pre-seed digital health startups. Since it began, the program has supported 18 companies, providing founders with seasoned healthcare leadership, deep industry networks, and ongoing support to build companies for the long haul. Learn more at caduceus.vc/caduceus-launch.

About Caduceus Capital Partners
Caduceus Capital Partners is a leading venture capital firm dedicated to fueling the growth of digital health startups across the U.S. With a national presence and a network rich in operational and clinical expertise, Caduceus Capital Partners brings both capital and strategic partnership to its portfolio companies. Visit www.caduceus.vc for more information.

Media contact:

Katie Schlacter
Schlacter Consulting
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