# Healthleap raises $38M to expand AI patient‑risk platform

> The South African startup secured $38 million to scale its AI that flags hospital patients at risk of malnutrition, delirium and other conditions.

Oossa · 2026-10-07 · https://oossa.com/en/healthleap-raises-38m-to-expand-ai-patient-risk-platform

Healthleap announced a $38 million seed and Series A round on Oct 7 2026. The money, split between an $8 million seed co‑led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures, will fund more engineering and sales. The startup’s AI reads electronic health records – both structured data and doctors’ notes – to generate nightly risk scores for every adult inpatient. It is already used in more than 50 hospitals, including Penn Medicine and Cedars‑Sinai, to spot conditions like malnutrition and delirium.

## The facts

- Funding: $38 million total ($8 M seed, $30 M Series A)
- Deployment: over 50 hospitals as of Oct 2026

## Why it matters

Hospitals can spot hidden illnesses earlier, potentially reducing stays and improving patient outcomes.

## Sources & references

1. [Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/healthleap-raises-38m-for-its-ai-that-flags-hospital-patients-who-may-need-a-closer-look/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-07

Last updated: 2026-10-07