knownwell Launches with Funding Led by Flare Capital Partners to Change the Shape of Healthcare
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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--knownwell, the new weight-inclusive healthcare company, today announced it has launched and closed on a $4.5M seed funding round led by Flare Capital Partners. Additional investors include the Flybridge LTV Operator Fund, Oxeon, Larry Summers, Brynn Putnam (of Mirror), Lydia Gilbert (of Dia & Co), and Varsha Rao (of Nurx). knownwell helps patients reach their unique goals by utilizing evidence-based medicine with compassion.As a patient affected by obesity, I always thought I was the only one who dreaded an unhelpful lecture by my doctor who didnt take my concerns seriously - but after research, I found most Americans experience the same stigma and I knew I found my lifes purpose, said Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, CEO and Co-Founder of knownwell. Im proud to bring together highly trained physicians, providers, and staff who are excited to partner with patients on their wellness journey - whether that includes changing their body size or not.The driving force throughout my twenty-year medical career has been building weight-inclusive environments for patients, said Dr. Angela Fitch, MD, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of knownwell, and President of the Obesity Medicine Association. Flare Capital is a team of proven healthcare technology investors and senior operating executives known for thought leadership and unparalleled strategic industry resources.