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§ Private Profile · Nashville, TN, USA
Cloud-based mobile platform for photoscreening, vision acuity, and pediatric hearing screening, focused on early detection in children.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, GoCheck provides a cloud-based mobile platform and an FDA-registered iPhone application designed for pediatric photoscreening and vision acuity testing. The company sells software subscriptions and screening attachments to healthcare providers at approximately one-third the cost of traditional competitors, enabling the early detection of vision impairments like amblyopia to prevent childhood blindness. Operating in strict alignment with clinical guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the software platform has recently expanded its diagnostic capabilities to include pediatric hearing screening. GoCheck currently serves over 6,500 pediatric teams across the United States and has cumulatively screened more than 6 million children globally across four continents. The organization has been managed by notable executives including former chief executive Kevon Saber and current chief executive officer Naveen Kathuria. GoCheck was founded in 2010 by Lasker Award winner David Huang.
GoCheck has raised $26.0M across 3 funding rounds.
GoCheck has raised $26.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
GoCheck has raised $26.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Other Equity in October 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | $10M Venture Round | Hatteras Venture Partners, Pisgah Fund | CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, Interwest Partners, Mucker Capital, Sovereign's Capital, WakeMed Hospitals | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $10M Series U | Hatteras Venture Partners, Pisgah Fund | C2 Investment, Cake Ventures, First Round Capital, FPV Fund, SciFi VC, Sound Ventures, Susa Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Jeremy Zimmer, Leonardo Dicaprio, Louis Beryl, Ryan Tedder, CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, FCA Venture Partners, Interwest Partners, Mucker Capital, Sovereign's Capital, WakeMed Hospitals | Announced |
| Aug 25, 2016 | $6M Series B | GIL Kliman | C2 Investment, Cake Ventures, First Round Capital, FPV Fund, SciFi VC, Sound Ventures, Susa Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Jeremy Zimmer, Leonardo Dicaprio, Louis Beryl, Ryan Tedder | Announced |
GoCheck has raised $26.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
GoCheck's investors include Hatteras Venture Partners, Pisgah Fund, CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, InterWest Partners, Mucker Capital, Sovereign's Capital, WakeMed Hospitals, C2 Investment, Cake Ventures, First Round Capital, FPV Fund, SciFi VC.
GoCheck Kids is a healthcare technology company that builds a digital vision and hearing screening platform primarily for pediatric populations. Their product combines photoscreening, visual acuity, and pure-tone audiometry tests into a single smartphone-based device and administrative portal integrated with electronic health records (EHR). This solution serves pediatricians, schools, and healthcare systems by enabling early detection of vision disorders and hearing loss in children, addressing critical health issues that can affect learning and development. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, having completed over 6 million screenings since its founding, with more than 1 million screenings performed in 2024 alone[1][3][5].
GoCheck Kids was founded in 2010 (or 2013, as some sources vary slightly) by Dr. David Huang, a Lasker Award-winning physician who identified the need for early, effective vision screening in preschool-aged children to detect conditions like amblyopia and refractive errors. The idea emerged from his clinical insight that early detection can prevent vision impairment and blindness, which are often invisible but have serious consequences. The company evolved from a vision-only focus to include hearing screening, expanding its commitment to pediatric health. Naveen Kathuria currently serves as CEO, bringing leadership experience in healthcare organizations serving vulnerable populations[1][3][5].
GoCheck Kids rides the growing trend of digital health and mobile diagnostics, particularly in pediatric preventive care. The timing is critical as healthcare systems increasingly emphasize early detection to reduce long-term costs and improve outcomes. Market forces such as rising awareness of pediatric vision and hearing disorders, advances in smartphone technology, and demand for integrated, easy-to-use clinical tools favor GoCheck Kids’ solutions. By enabling scalable, cost-effective screenings, the company influences the broader ecosystem by improving pediatric health equity and supporting healthcare providers with innovative technology[1][4][5].
Looking ahead, GoCheck Kids is poised to expand its platform capabilities and geographic reach, leveraging AI and mobile technology to further reduce barriers to early pediatric screening. Trends such as increased telehealth adoption, value-based care models, and integration of multi-modal diagnostics will shape their journey. Their influence may grow beyond vision and hearing into broader pediatric health screening, reinforcing their mission to prevent childhood disabilities through early intervention. This aligns with their founding vision of making early detection accessible, affordable, and effective for all children[1][4][5].