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

"The 29-year-old told Business Insider that he waited over an hour on the phone to book an appointment with an orthopedist, and then two weeks for insurance to approve his MRI scheduling. Frustrated with the pace of the healthcare system, Seelamsetty cofounded the AI agents startup Tivara with Aumesh Misra. The company promises to answer patient phone calls, handle scheduling and refills - and cut down the hours of grunt work that comes with a medical visit."

"Tivara focuses on large specialty medical groups with between 20 and 500 doctors. Its customers include the Los Angeles Cancer Network and Astera Customer Care. It's one of many AI-assisted patient messaging startups. Seelamsetty said Tivara distinguishes itself by being administrative, not clinical. Doctors are left to sift through the these startups in an effort to identify which offer genuine productivity gains (and which could overcomplicate or add time)."

Tej Seelamsetty dislocated his shoulder in 2024 and experienced long waits for appointments and insurance approvals, motivating him to cofound Tivara with Aumesh Misra. The company builds AI agents that answer patient phone calls, manage scheduling and prescription refills, and reduce administrative grunt work for medical visits. Tivara targets large specialty medical groups with 20 to 500 doctors and counts customers such as the Los Angeles Cancer Network and Astera Customer Care. The startup raised a $3.6 million seed round from Mischief VC, Day One Ventures, Y Combinator, and healthcare angel investors. Tivara has five full-time employees and is using funds to expand its team.

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