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CareStack buys Airtel-backed Waybeo to augment patient-practitioner communication

Inc42Inc42 · 1y ago
CareStack buys Airtel-backed Waybeo to augment patient-practitioner communication
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US and India-based dental practice management platform, CareStack, has acquired Kerala-based AI startup Waybeo to enhance patient-practitioner communication in healthcare. Waybeo specializes in AI-based analytics for cloud telephony, offering call tracking, analytics, and automation solutions. CareStack aims to integrate Waybeo's advanced analytics into its platform to redefine dental care and transform operations. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Waybeo, which has shown steady growth and counts Airtel among its investors, plans to expand its presence in India and international markets. The global dental practice management software market is projected to reach $3.45bn by 2032.

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Pype AI raises $1.2 Mn in pre-seed round led by Kalaari Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 3h ago
Pype AI raises $1.2 Mn in pre-seed round led by Kalaari Capital
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Pype AI raises $1.2 Mn in pre-seed round led by Kalaari Capital The funds will be used to enhance its healthcare communication platform and support expansion into the United States market. Pype AI, an AI front desk platform for hospitals and clinics, has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round led by Kalaari Capital with participation from Wyser Capital and Tenity. The funds will be used to enhance its healthcare communication platform and support expansion into the United States market. Founded in 2024 by Dhruv Mehra and Ashish Tripathy, Pype AI builds voice-based AI agents that automate tasks such as appointment scheduling, follow-ups, treatment preparation, and round-the-clock support. Trained on medical conversational datasets, the agents aim to deliver accurate and empathetic patient interactions. The company has also built Whispey, an open-source observability platform with more than 40 evaluations to ensure compliance and performance. Through integrations with hospital electronic medical records, Pype AI reduces missed appointments, lowers operational costs, and improves patient retention. Pype AI is live in several Indian healthcare facilities and claims to automate more than 85 percent of patient queries. It is integrating with Zocdoc, Epic, and Cerner while onboarding United States-based clinic networks. The startup plans to reach more than 50 hospitals and clinic chains by mid-2026 and is working with medical experts to publish research on AI-driven improvements in patient adherence.

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