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Canada's digital health clinic for men
Phoenix has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round.
Phoenix was founded in 2019 by Gavin Thompson (Founder) and Kevin Bache (Founder).
Phoenix has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Phoenix is a mission-driven digital healthcare platform for men. We are dedicated to improving the relationship men have with their health, while building the future of patient-centric healthcare in Canada from diagnosing to delivery.
Phoenix was founded in 2019 by Gavin Thompson (Founder) and Kevin Bache (Founder).
Phoenix has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Phoenix's investors include Deerfield Management.
Phoenix is a Canadian digital health clinic focused exclusively on men's health, offering telemedicine services that provide discreet, online access to diagnosis, treatment, and medication delivery for conditions such as erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and weight management[1][4]. Its mission is to reshape patient-centric healthcare for men by making it easier and more approachable to address sensitive health concerns through a secure, digital-first platform that connects users with licensed Canadian healthcare professionals remotely[1][3]. Phoenix serves adult men across Canada who seek convenient, stigma-free healthcare solutions without the need for in-person visits, appealing especially to those valuing privacy and accessibility[1][4]. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, recently securing a $50 million investment round led by Valspring Capital to expand its team, brand awareness, and infrastructure, positioning it as Canada’s fastest-growing digital health platform for men[2][5].
Founded in 2019 by Gavin Thompson, a senior software developer with experience at top Canadian tech firms, and Kevin Bache, a CEO passionate about product innovation and digital health, Phoenix emerged from frustration with the traditional healthcare delivery system in Canada[3]. The founders combined expertise in software development, design, and pharmaceutical advertising to build a telehealth platform tailored specifically for men’s health issues, addressing a market gap for accessible, private care[3]. Early traction was driven by the platform’s ability to reduce stigma and barriers associated with men’s health concerns, rapidly gaining users across urban and rural Canada[1][5].
Phoenix rides the growing trend of telehealth and digital health platforms, particularly in the niche of men’s health, where stigma and access barriers have historically limited care[1][5]. The timing is critical given Canada’s healthcare challenges, including over 6.5 million Canadians without a regular care provider, and a dispersed population that benefits from remote healthcare solutions[5]. Market forces such as increasing digital adoption, rising awareness of men’s health issues, and demand for privacy-friendly healthcare options work strongly in Phoenix’s favor. By lowering barriers to treatment for conditions like erectile dysfunction and hair loss, Phoenix not only improves individual health outcomes but also influences the broader ecosystem by demonstrating the viability and impact of specialized digital health clinics in Canada[1][5].
Phoenix is poised for continued growth and deeper market penetration, leveraging its recent $50 million funding to scale operations, enhance technology, and broaden its reach across Canada[5]. Future trends shaping its journey include increasing normalization of telehealth, expanding digital health literacy, and potential integration with broader healthcare systems to address men’s health holistically. As Phoenix evolves, it may expand its service offerings and influence, setting new standards for patient-centric, stigma-free healthcare delivery in Canada’s digital health landscape. Its mission to help men "Rise Again" by reclaiming control over their health remains central, promising to transform how men engage with healthcare in the years ahead[4][5].
Key people at Phoenix.
Phoenix has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Venture Round in October 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2017 | $12.0M Venture Round | Deerfield Management |
