Prosus Ventures and Airtree Ventures led an USD 8.2m seed funding round in healthcare startup Kismet, bringing its total financing to USD 10.8m since its inception in February 2023.
Kismet is a healthcare platform designed to connect caregivers, health insurance, and healthcare providers globally, aiming to enhance health engagement and expand its team and global presence.
The platform addresses the health needs of contemporary families, easing caregiving pressures for those caring for elderly parents and young children by offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem.
Kismet simplifies the process of booking healthcare appointments by integrating insurance benefits, making healthcare services more affordable and accessible.
In just one year, Kismet has connected caregivers with over 35,000 providers and support coordinators.
Mark Woodland, Co-founder and CEO of Kismet, highlighted the company's rapid growth and its mission to democratize global healthcare access.
Sachin Bhanot of Prosus Ventures praised Kismet for creating a new category in healthcare, combining software, healthcare, ecommerce, and payments.
Elicia McDonald of Airtree Ventures expressed optimism about Kismet's potential to revolutionize healthcare accessibility, citing the management team's proven track record.
Kismet was launched in Melbourne, Australia, in February 2023 as a digital community platform for scheduling healthcare appointments globally using health insurance benefits.
Prosus is a global consumer internet group and a major technology investor, focusing on building consumer internet companies in various sectors, including health, and empowering entrepreneurs through Prosus Ventures.
Airtree Ventures is a venture capital firm supporting Australian and New Zealand founders in building technology companies, offering resources to accelerate their growth.