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Problem
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death annually, accounting for ~18 million deaths, or about 32% of deaths globally. Lifestyle interventions and cardiac rehabilitation programs are proven to significantly reduce mortality in patients with heart disease. However, participation in these programs remains critically low, with only 20-30% of eligible patients enrolling. Barriers such as location, cost, and time deter patients from accessing these life-saving programs, leaving a substantial gap in the US$800 billion annual fight against heart disease.
Kento Health’s Solution
Kento Health is addressing this gap by helping people take control of their heart health. The Kento app, a proprietary AI-powered platform, offers personalized clinical exercise, nutrition and behavioural health plans, via expert clinical coaching and real-time continuous vitals monitoring. Its comprehensive heart disease management platform replaces or supplements traditional in-person care, and guides people through their recovery journey, all from the convenience of their home.
The Kento app is designed for the hundreds of millions of people recovering from heart attacks or heart events, living with heart disease, or those with risk factors seeking to prevent heart conditions.
Impact Thesis
The Company has demonstrated 95% patient adherence rates, compared to the industry average of 30% for in-person programs. Adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs has been clinically proven to reduce mortality in patients by 42%, and reduce hospital readmissions by 25%. By enabling broad and continued access to personalized cardiac rehabilitation, Kento Health is empowering health systems to extend their reach beyond the walls of the hospital, and patients to manage their condition over the longer-term. The Company is removing many of the barriers that have limited participation in life-saving cardiac rehabilitation programs in the past.
Kento’s program and cutting-edge AI-powered technology, co-developed with the Mayo Clinic, is also grounded in the latest medical evidence for optimal health outcomes. This provides a foundation of trust unlike anything else we’ve seen in the market, and has given the Company early momentum selling to health systems across the U.S. Through this co-development partnership, Kento is democratizing access to a top-tier cardiac rehabilitation program, reaching many patients who would traditionally have been underserved.
The Founder Alignment
Co-founders Max Leca and Mike Furino are a seasoned duo with a proven track record of serial entrepreneurialism and relentless drive. However, it’s their vision for Kento that excites us most. The two of them are on a mission to empower individuals to take control of their heart health, and that’s the type of alignment we look for at Amplify Capital.
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UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3: Good Health and Well-Being
Kento Health’s mission aligns with Amplify Capital’s goal of improving health outcomes for 30 million people by 2024. This corresponds with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3: Good Health and Well-Being. By deploying a platform that enhances access to care, improves patient outcomes, and reduces costs for patients and providers, Kento Health ensures healthy lives for all at all ages.
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