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].
GoCheck has raised $16.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
GoCheck's investors include C2 Investment, Cake Ventures, First Round Capital, FPV Fund, Hatteras Venture Partners, SciFi VC, Sound Ventures, Susa Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Jeremy Zimmer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Louis Beryl.
GoCheck has raised $16.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Venture Round in October 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | $10.0M Venture Round | C2 Investment, Cake Ventures, First Round Capital, FPV Fund, Hatteras Venture Partners, SciFi VC, Sound Ventures, Susa Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Jeremy Zimmer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Louis Beryl, Ryan Tedder | |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $6.0M Series B | 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 |
