Carecode, a Brazil-based startup developing AI agents to handle pre- and post-medical appointment tasks typically managed by call centers, has raised $4.3 million in pre-seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by a16z and QED, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, KDX Ventures, K50 Ventures, and Latitud Ventures, as well as prominent figures from Brazil’s tech scene, including Nubank founder David Vélez.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs shaping the future through technology. The firm invests in companies at various stages, from seed to growth, manages $43 billion in assets across multiple funds.
Founded in 2007, QED Investors is a venture capital firm based in Alexandria, Va. The firm focuses on investing in disruptive financial services companies worldwide.
About Carecode
Founded by Thomaz Srougi and Pedro Magalhães, Carecode develops AI agents designed to automate and enhance the efficiency of tasks typically conducted by human operators in healthcare settings. The company leverages AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs by automating tasks before and after medical appointments—such as scheduling, follow-ups, and cancellations—typically handled by call centers.
Funding Details
Company: Carecode
Raised: $4.3M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Month: December 2024
Lead Investors: a16z, QED
Additional Investors: Endeavor Catalyst, KDX Ventures, K50 Ventures, Latitud Ventures, David Vélez
Company Website: https://www.carecode.ai/
Software Category: Conversational AI
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/30/backed-by-a16z-and-qed-brazilian-startup-carecode-puts-ai-agents-to-work-on-healthcare/