Kinsa

Real-time illness tracking with smart thermometers

San Francisco, California, United States

About Kinsa

Kinsa Health provides a system for detecting and responding to contagious illnesses through a network of smart thermometers. These thermometers measure temperature, track fever symptoms, and offer care advice from certified clinicians. The data collected is used to monitor illness trends in real time and predict future outbreaks, benefiting families, schools, and public health agencies. Kinsa differentiates itself by ensuring user privacy while providing valuable insights into community health. The company aims to improve population health and disease prevention by empowering users with information and tools to manage their health effectively.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$28.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Healthy Together may delay synergy realization.
Departure of CFO Peter van Riper could disrupt financial strategies.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if collaborations don't meet expectations.

Differentiation

Kinsa offers real-time illness tracking through smart thermometers and a mobile app.
The company provides predictive insights for public health agencies and educational institutions.
Kinsa ensures privacy by anonymously aggregating health data for community insights.

Upsides

Acquisition by Healthy Together expands Kinsa's market reach and AI capabilities.
Partnerships with healthcare providers enhance predictive analytics and resource allocation.
Growing demand for real-time health data boosts Kinsa's subscription-based services.