In a major sign of the ongoing digital transformation in healthcare, New York–based startup Zingage announced on October 7, 2025, that it has raised $12.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development and rollout of its artificial intelligence–powered home health platform. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company, which seeks to redefine how medical and personal care are delivered to patients where they live—by blending technology, data, and human empathy into a scalable, efficient model of decentralized care.
Zingage’s latest investment round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from TQ Ventures and South Park Commons, three firms known for their focus on digital health, artificial intelligence, and operational innovation. The capital infusion will enable Zingage to expand its product suite, hire additional engineers and clinical data scientists, and extend its partnerships with home healthcare agencies across the United States. The company currently works with more than 400 agencies and supports over 50,000 caregivers, representing one of the fastest-growing footprints in the home health technology sector.
At the heart of Zingage’s approach are its two flagship products: Zingage Perform and Zingage Operator. Zingage Perform is an interactive training and engagement tool that uses game mechanics and real-time feedback to enhance caregiver performance. It is designed to keep workers motivated while ensuring compliance with evolving care standards. By transforming traditional, static training into a dynamic learning experience, the platform helps caregivers build both confidence and skill in areas such as mobility support, medication management, and patient communication.
Zingage Operator, meanwhile, serves as the platform’s operational backbone. The AI-driven system automates essential administrative processes such as scheduling, billing, and documentation, which are often time-consuming pain points for home care agencies. By reducing the burden of paperwork and manual data entry, Zingage Operator allows providers to spend more time on direct patient interaction—a critical factor in improving outcomes and reducing burnout among frontline caregivers.
According to CEO and co-founder Leah Richardson, Zingage’s mission is rooted in a simple principle: “Care shouldn’t stop when patients leave the hospital—it should evolve to meet them where they are.” In an interview following the funding announcement, Richardson emphasized that the company’s long-term goal is to make home-based care more efficient, equitable, and accessible. “We’re building a system that uses AI not to replace people, but to empower them. When caregivers have better tools, patients have better outcomes.”
Zingage’s model comes at a time when home-based healthcare is experiencing a paradigm shift. With hospitals under pressure from staffing shortages and rising costs, the U.S. healthcare system is moving steadily toward decentralized, patient-centered models. Industry analysts estimate that by 2030, as much as 25% of all post-acute care could be delivered in the home, supported by digital health tools, wearable devices, and remote monitoring technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend by proving that many forms of care — from chronic disease management to physical therapy — can be effectively administered outside of clinical facilities when supported by technology and well-trained staff.
Zingage’s technology directly addresses several persistent challenges in this evolving landscape. One major focus is reducing hospital readmissions, which remain costly for both patients and providers. Through its predictive analytics capabilities, Zingage’s platform can flag at-risk patients based on care activity patterns, symptom reports, and environmental factors, allowing caregivers or supervising clinicians to intervene early. Additionally, the platform’s scheduling algorithms optimize route planning and workload distribution, minimizing downtime and improving overall efficiency for healthcare agencies.
Beyond logistics, the startup’s vision extends into personalized patient engagement. Zingage is developing features that integrate data from wearable devices, patient-reported outcomes, and care records to tailor recommendations for caregivers in real time. These insights could guide daily routines, medication reminders, and rehabilitation exercises, bringing a level of precision and personalization once reserved for high-acuity hospital settings.
Investors say Zingage’s combination of AI innovation and practical application is what makes it stand out in a crowded healthtech field. “Zingage represents the future of how care will be delivered — intelligent, distributed, and deeply human,” said a spokesperson from Bessemer Venture Partners. “Their platform bridges the gap between workforce empowerment and patient outcomes, two of the most critical levers in modern healthcare.”
Industry observers view Zingage’s funding as part of a broader wave of investment flowing into AI-enhanced home health and eldercare startups. With the U.S. population aging rapidly — nearly 20% of Americans will be over 65 by 2030 — the demand for home care services continues to surge. At the same time, workforce shortages and regulatory complexity have created barriers to scaling. Solutions like Zingage’s, which streamline operations while maintaining high standards of care, are increasingly seen as vital to the sustainability of the healthcare ecosystem.
The company’s next phase of growth will focus on product expansion and deeper integration with electronic health record (EHR) systems. By linking caregiver activity data with clinical insights, Zingage aims to create a more seamless continuum between home-based and institutional care. The firm is also exploring partnerships with insurers to make its technology reimbursable under value-based care programs, which reward providers for quality and efficiency rather than volume.
Zingage’s emergence underscores how artificial intelligence is no longer confined to diagnostics or hospital operations — it’s now reshaping the human side of healthcare. As the boundaries between home, clinic, and technology continue to blur, startups like Zingage are pioneering models that could define the next generation of care delivery.
For patients, this means more accessible, personalized, and compassionate healthcare experiences. For providers, it signals a path toward greater sustainability and effectiveness. And for the industry as a whole, it represents an inflection point — where innovation meets empathy to bring care home in every sense of the word.
