With a range of new developments in the healthcare space, Seattle companies are pulling ahead in the healthtech game. With new platform offerings, fresh funding and more, check out what else is new with the Built In Seattle Weekly Refresh.
Amazon expanded its healthcare offerings. The tech giant announced a new over-the-counter drug plan that allows Prime members to access medications for a flat monthly fee of $5. This fee comes in addition to existing Prime subscription costs. Offering medications for a variety of common conditions like acid reflux and high cholesterol, the service is now available in 42 states. [GeekWire]
DevZero raised $26M. The company created a solution to ease the process of app building for developers. Its cloud offering lets engineers test their code in production-like environments. DevZero launched its solution with a Series A round led by Anthos Capital and a seed round led by Foundation Capital. DevZero plans to grow its team across engineering and go-to-market. [Built in Seattle]
Seattle Tech Quote of the Week
“Customers are focused on minimizing their spend and optimizing their existing investments while also continuing to drive revenue. We are enabling our customers to deliver the dynamic digital experiences that drive their businesses. At the same time, we are helping them consolidate solutions and use fewer resources to manage and secure their hybrid and multi-cloud applications.” — François Locoh-Donou, F5 president and CEO
F5 acquired Lilac Cloud. Offering organizations tools for app security and optimization, F5 is enhancing its product suite with the addition of Lilac Cloud. The acquisition of Lilac, a cloud-based services provider, grants F5 the chance to further its edge service innovation and grow its team. In addition to recruiting Lilac’s team, the company is hiring for various roles. [Built In Seattle]
Xealth was named a Fierce 15 company. Healthcare industry news distributor Fierce Healthcare recently nominated healthcare innovators for its list of promising 2023 Fierce 15 companies. Xealth, a Seattle company dedicated to enabling digital health at scale, was included in this year’s list. The company is currently hiring for roles spanning various teams. [Xealth]
Outbound AI added a new CRO. Outbound AI, an artificial intelligence-powered conversation solution for the healthcare industry, announced its appointment of a new chief revenue officer. Taking up the mantle is Ryan Greenhaw, a 15-year veteran in the automation space. Greenhaw previously worked in leadership roles at names like WhiteSpace Health and Recondo Technology. [Business Wire]
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