BBy alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to BBy in Healthcare, ranked by how closely they match what BBy actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with BBy. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with BBy's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to BBy?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate | We make cancer care at home possible. | Summer 2021 | 55 | Active |
| inSoma Bio | Helping Plastic Surgeons Rebuild Fat | Summer 2020 | 4 | Active |
| InnoVein | We cure intractable leg wounds with a replacement valve for veins. | Winter 2016 | 5 | Inactive |
| Revolve Surgical | Surgical robotics for every operating room | Summer 2021 | 8 | Active |
| Framewise Health | AI-native patient engagement | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Morphle Labs | Robotic Automation for cancer diagnostics - Robotic Microscopes &… | Winter 2020 | 65 | Active |
| Care GP | AI agents to run primary healthcare operations | Summer 2026 | 10 | Active |
| NearWave | Helping physicians select the right therapy for breast cancer patients | Winter 2022 | 3 | Active |
| Watsi | Watsi is the first global crowdfunding platform for medical… | Winter 2013 | 11 | Active |
| SafeBeat | First ECG AI to go beyond diagnostics and recommend treatment | Summer 2021 | 9 | Active |
| AgileMD | Predictive analytics and clinical pathways for hospitals | Summer 2011 | 19 | Active |
| Voyage Biomedical | Using cooling to end brain damage during stroke. | Summer 2019 | 3 | Acquired |
Is BBy still active?
BBy is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with BBy. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with BBy's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.