Cara Care
Digital platform for gastrointestinal health
- 21-100 employees
- Healthcare
- B2C
- B2B
- Personal health
- MedTech
- Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany
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Company mission
To build the most effective holistic companion for every individual with digestive issues to empower them to enjoy a healthier and happier life.
Our take
Cara Care, a subsidiary of HiDoc Technologies, provides a companion app for those living with gut health issues such as IBS, IBD, GERD (heartburn / reflux), and indigestion. Research out of the University of Gothenburg estimates that around 40% of adults worldwide are dealing with gastrointestinal issues, highlighting the scale of the problem that Cara Care is attempting to alleviate.
The German startup’s app is growing in popularity and is well-funded, but it isn’t the only one tapping into the increasingly widespread awareness of gut health issues. ZOE and DayTwo have entered into the field with tens of millions in funding, while bootstrapped company Bowelle is also proving popular.
However, Cara Care’s blend of food and symptom diary with remote telehealth care from certified nutritionists helps set it apart. Crucially, many of its nutritionists are covered by existing insurance policies, while the company is also making a big play for employers, who would provide access to a huge network of users. An acquisition by global health group Bayer in 2024 will implement the commercialisation of the Cara Care app, allowing for wider adoption on a global scale.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Fair Compensation: competitive salary with regularly salary reviews and equity option + the best equipment to be productive
- Great team spirit: a vibrant team and a friendly working atmosphere + regular team events
- Hybrid work setup: you prefer to work from home or remote from somewhere else or want to come to our office in the heart of Berlin and enjoy some company with your colleagues? Choose whatever works best for you, we have a flexible hybrid work setup
- 30 days off per year: we believe that regular breaks are important and therefore offer 4 additional company wide mental health days on top of the 26 regular holidays
- Support for your mental wellbeing: we offer access to nilo.health, a platform to support your mental wellbeing, including 8 sessions with a psychotherapist or coach per year
- Flexible working hours: an early start into the day or late finishes, you decide
- Impact: your contribution matters - the ability to significantly influence the direction of our startup
Leadership
James Mapes
(CEO (of Bayer))Previously President & Chief Operating Officer at Centauri Health Solutions, CEO of Navigant Cymetrix, Executive VP of Genpact and was the Senior Vice President of Operations at Optum.