Elea, a Hamburg, Germany-based AI platform focused on improving healthcare workflows, has raised €4 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Fly Ventures and Giant Ventures.
Fly Ventures, founded in 2015, invests in early-stage startups led by technical founders addressing complex challenges across Europe. Headquartered in Berlin, the firm supports industries like machine learning, AI, fintech, insurtech, HR-tech, and clean-tech.
Giant Ventures, founded in 2019, invests in purpose-driven technology companies tackling global challenges in climate, health, and inclusive capitalism. The firm invests in Europe and the US, operating from London, New York, California, Copenhagen, and Stockholm.
Elea Use of Funds
The funds will scale the platform, expand into new departments like pathology, and enhance the AI-powered system that automates and streamlines clinical workflows.
About Elea
Founded in 2024 by Dr. Christoph Schröder, Dr. Sebastian Casu, Tobias Lygren, and Stephan Frank, Elea is an AI-first operating system designed to automate tasks, streamline clinical workflows, and integrate seamlessly with the various systems that healthcare professionals use daily. Its AI platform incorporates voice recognition and conversational AI to assist clinicians by automating administrative tasks, such as drafting diagnoses, generating reports, and switching between systems. Elea has already partnered with major German hospital groups.
Funding Details
Company: Elea.ai GmbH
Raised: €4.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investor: Fly Ventures
Additional Investors: Giant Ventures
Company Website: https://www.elea.health/
Software Category: Healthcare AI
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/03/ai-healthcare-platform-elea-raises-e4-million-to-cut-diagnosis-time-from-weeks-to-hours/