Watsi
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jul 2013
Total raised
- $1.2M
Investors
- 3
About Watsi
Founded by Dhillon Persaud, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The core service involves connecting donors with patients requiring life-saving surgeries, encompassing a range of medical conditions that significantly impact their quality of life. The platform facilitates direct donations, ensuring that 100% of contributions go towards individual healthcare needs, thereby addressing critical gaps in access to medical services. Watsi's primary client base consists of patients from underserved communities in countries such as Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Kenya, who lack the financial resources to cover necessary medical treatments.Watsi generates revenue primarily through individual donations made directly to support specific patients' healthcare needs. The transaction structure is based on a direct-to-consumer model, where donors can contribute varying amounts to fund surgeries and treatments for patients listed on the platform. Watsi utilizes a monthly donor program, encouraging long-term commitments from supporters who join the Universal Fund to assist new patients each month. The organization emphasizes its commitment to transparency, ensuring that donors are informed about the impact of their contributions through updates on patients' healthcare journeys.5 mn to enhance its platform and expand its services. The organization aims to launch new features that streamline the donation process and improve donor engagement. In addition, Watsi is targeting expansion into new regions with significant healthcare needs, specifically looking at countries in Southeast Asia by 2024. This growth strategy focuses on leveraging existing partnerships while establishing new collaborations with local healthcare providers.
Who invested in Watsi
3 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in Watsi?
Watsi has 3 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Watsi raised?
Watsi has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Watsi last raise money?
Watsi's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jul 2013.
What does Watsi do?
Founded by Dhillon Persaud, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Where is Watsi headquartered?
Watsi is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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