Caro Health
Category: AI in Healthcare
A conversational AI-powered digital health companion app that guides patients through their medical treatments. Caro Health was founded in 2019. The company is led by Thomas Goijarts. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $55M. Latest round: Acquired. Key investors include Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo).
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $55M
Value proposition
Improves patient experience and healthcare efficiency by providing clear, accessible, and personalized information and support before, during, and after treatment.
Products and solutions
Caro App: Digital companion for patients offering conversational AI, personalized guidance, reminders, and educational content.
Unique value
Uses conversational AI to create a personalized and interactive patient experience, engaging patients in a dialogue with timely, relevant information tailored to their specific treatment journey.
Target customer
Healthcare providers such as hospitals and specialized clinics seeking to improve patient guidance, education, and monitoring throughout the care journey.
Industries served
Healthcare, Hospitals and Clinics, Specialized care including bariatrics and orthopedics
Technology advantage
Certified platform (NEN 7510 and ISO 27001) meeting high standards for healthcare information security, combined with demonstrated success in improving patient engagement and outcomes in Europe.
How they differentiate
Offers a conversational AI-powered digital health companion providing proactive, personalized patient engagement and education, with strong healthcare data security certifications (NEN 7510 and ISO 27001).
Main competitors
HELLO INSIDE, MonitAir, Ortus-iHealth
Key partnerships
HOPCo (Acquirer): Integration into musculoskeletal practice management solutions., Ksyos: Partnership delivering the Ksyos Bariatric app for the bariatric care pathway.
Notable customers
Ksyos, Obesitas Centrum Amsterdam (OCA)
Major milestones
Acquired by Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) to support global growth., Developed Ksyos Bariatrie app in partnership with Ksyos and Obesitas Centrum Amsterdam (OCA)., Achieved NEN 7510 and ISO 27001 healthcare data security certifications., Collaborated with Orq.ai to incorporate advanced generative AI.
Growth metrics
Not publicly available; acquisition by HOPCo indicates strong market traction and validation.
Market positioning
Innovative MedTech startup acquired by US-based HOPCo, positioning for growth by integrating AI-powered patient engagement into a large network of healthcare providers, especially in musculoskeletal care.
Geographic focus
Originally focused on Europe from Amsterdam; expanding to North America, particularly the US, following acquisition by HOPCo.
Patents and IP
No publicly available information on patents or specific intellectual property.
About Thomas Goijarts
Thomas Goijarts is the founder of Caro Health. Following the acquisition of Caro Health by HOPCo, he has taken on the role of Head of Products at HOPCo Digital. Previously, he founded and led Patient Journey App, a digital platform to guide patients through their medical treatments. His earlier experience includes roles in e-commerce and business development.
Official website: https://www.caro.health/en/