Starling alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Starling in Healthcare, ranked by how closely they match what Starling 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 Starling. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Starling's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Starling?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSK Technologies | A diagnostic lab in a box | Summer 2020 | 2 | Acquired |
| Kenota (formerly ExVivo Labs) | Kenota is revolutionizing the way we test for disease | Summer 2016 | 35 | Inactive |
| Zergo | We make a urine test that helps women get pregnant. | Summer 2019 | 9 | Inactive |
| Instapath Inc. | We built the world's first automated digital pathology lab. | Winter 2019 | 6 | Active |
| Numen | Engineering a future without cancer deaths. | Summer 2023 | 18 | Active |
| Moichor | AI Powered Animal Diagnostics | Winter 2021 | 29 | Active |
| Radix Labs | Operating systems for biology labs | Summer 2018 | 7 | Inactive |
| Synapsica Healthcare | AI-enabled automation of diagnostic radiology workflow and reporting. | Winter 2020 | 30 | Inactive |
| Delee | Blood testing device for early diagnosis of cancer and treatment… | Winter 2017 | 18 | Active |
| Data Driven Bioscience | Cancer Diagnosis 10X faster, 10X cheaper | Summer 2018 | 10 | Active |
| BrainKey | Brain Longevity | Winter 2019 | 20 | Active |
| Unima | Fast and low-cost diagnostics for real time disease surveillance | Winter 2016 | 26 | Inactive |
Is Starling still active?
Starling 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 Starling. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Starling's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.