Ezra Joins Forces with Function Health to Revolutionize Personalized Healthcare
Deal News | May 06, 2025 | Seedcamp
Ezra, a pioneering healthcare company supported by Seedcamp, has partnered with Function Health to advance personalized healthcare through the introduction of an FDA-approved Full Body MRI scan. This innovative scan, which takes only 22 minutes and costs $499, aims to detect cancer and other health issues early. Function Health, a U.S.-based personal health platform, offers extensive lab testing and its integration with Ezra's AI-powered imaging seeks to form a comprehensive health monitoring platform. This collaboration hopes to set a new healthcare standard by capturing a longitudinal dataset to predict potential diseases before symptoms appear. Ezra's founder, Emi Gal, is driven by a personal mission to improve early cancer detection after his mother's experience with late-stage cancer diagnosis. The partnership is poised to expand rapidly across the U.S. and potentially transform health care management globally.
Sectors
- Healthcare Technology
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
Geography
- United States – Both Ezra and Function Health operate primarily in the U.S., with extensive lab testing and healthcare facilities available nationwide.
- United Kingdom – Ezra recently expanded its operations to London, UK, marking its first international location.
Industry
- Healthcare Technology – The article discusses the use of AI and advanced imaging technologies in healthcare, particularly in cancer detection and health monitoring.
- Private Equity and Venture Capital – The involvement of Seedcamp, a venture capital firm, highlights the role of private equity in funding and supporting innovative healthcare solutions.
Financials
- $499 – The cost of the new Full Body MRI scan developed by Ezra.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra | Target company | Company | A healthcare company specializing in AI cancer screening and advanced imaging techniques. |
| Function Health | Company partnering with Ezra | Company | A personal health platform providing extensive lab tests across the U.S. |
| Seedcamp | PE Firm | Company | A venture capital firm that supports Ezra as part of its portfolio. |
| Emi Gal | Founder of Ezra | Person | Entrepreneur and founder of Ezra with a mission to improve early cancer detection. |
| Mark Hyman | Chief Medical Officer at Function Health | Person | Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health, involved in promoting personalized healthcare. |
| Jonathan Swerdlin | CEO of Function Health | Person | Co-founder and CEO of Function Health, focusing on comprehensive and accessible health solutions. |
| Reshma Sohoni | Founder and Managing Director at Seedcamp | Person | Leading partner at Seedcamp, supporting Ezra and Function Health in their healthcare initiatives. |