NearWave alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to NearWave in Healthcare, ranked by how closely they match what NearWave 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 NearWave. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with NearWave's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to NearWave?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate | We make cancer care at home possible. | Summer 2021 | 55 | Active |
| iSono Health | AI-powered platform for Accessible and Personalized Breast Health… | Winter 2016 | 9 | Active |
| Morphle Labs | Robotic Automation for cancer diagnostics - Robotic Microscopes &… | Winter 2020 | 65 | Active |
| inSoma Bio | Helping Plastic Surgeons Rebuild Fat | Summer 2020 | 4 | Active |
| Zenflow | Medical device that provides a more effective, less invasive… | Winter 2015 | 18 | Active |
| Delee | Blood testing device for early diagnosis of cancer and treatment… | Winter 2017 | 18 | Active |
| InnoVein | We cure intractable leg wounds with a replacement valve for veins. | Winter 2016 | 5 | Inactive |
| BBy | BBy powders breast milk that's immunologically active & lasts 6 months | Winter 2022 | 70 | Active |
| Allotrope Medical | Advancing surgical precision through safe electrical stimulation. | Summer 2018 | 2 | Acquired |
| Mindset Health | Building AI therapeutics for physical health conditions like IBS. | Summer 2019 | 35 | Active |
| CONUS | The AI knowledge layer for medical devices | Fall 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Auricle | Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding | Winter 2021 | 2 | Active |
Is NearWave still active?
NearWave 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 NearWave. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with NearWave's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.