Strive Health is a leading kidney care provider, serving over 100,000 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) across 30 states. The company partners with 600+ nephrology providers, as well as commercial/Medicare Advantage payers, Medicare, and health systems through flexible payment arrangements. Strive's tech-enabled care model has demonstrated 20% lower total cost of care and 42% fewer hospitalizations compared to FFS Medicare.
Strive was co-founded in 2018 by CEO Chris Riopelle, who brings deep expertise in value-based care delivery models from his prior work at Evolent Health and Oxeon Partners. Since launching, Strive has rapidly scaled to 550 employees managing $2.5 billion in annual medical spend. The company raised $166 million in Series C funding led by NEA in May 2023 to expand market presence, invest in technology/analytics, and scale its high-touch clinical model in partnership with nephrologists and payors.
By joining Strive's mission-driven team of "Kidney Heroes," employees have the opportunity to transform care for the 37 million U.S. adults suffering from kidney disease. With a strong growth trajectory and backing from top healthcare investors like NEA, Venrock, and CVS Health Ventures, Strive is poised to become the premier value-based kidney care platform.
2018
Founded
250-500
Employees
Series C
Stage
$1B-$3B
Latest Valuation
$200-400M
Total Funding
May 05 2023
Last Fundraise
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