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Sproutel is equal parts R&D lab, design studio, and venture studio. With a relentless focus on the patient, we partner with companies to research, design, and launch products and services that deliver comfort, joy, and better health outcomes.
Overview
Location
Nicaragua, Región Autónoma del Caribe Sur, Providencia
Employees
1-10
Phone
+1 833-777-6885
Founded date
2012
Investors 1
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Mentions in press and media 15
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| Aug 3, 2018 | 11 Rhode Island Wellness Startups You Need to Know About | It’s not exactly a secret that Rhode Island is the home to a host of startups. While there are certain trends among those represented in the Ocean State — such as, say, aquaculture and blue tech — various industries have found success in th... |
| May 10, 2018 | In collaboration with Aflac, Sproutel develops companion robot duck to help kids with cancer | Sproutel cofounder and CEO Aaron Horowitz with robot companion My Special Aflac Duck developed for pediatric cancer patients at The Wall Street Journal Future of Everything Festival Sproutel, a healthcare research and development business w... |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Ocean State Update: The Biggest Rhode Island Tech & Startup News from April | At the end of every month, we recap the biggest tech and startup happenings in Rhode Island. We have an archive of past roundups here. To get this info weekly (Tuesday afternoons, to be exact), sign up for the Rhode Island Inno Beat newslet... |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Reignited $90K Grant is Back to Help Spark Rhode Island’s Design Ecosystem | Last week, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced the rebirth of the Design Catalyst, an application-based funding program that aims to help small, Providence-based design businesses get a leg up. It’s run thanks to a partnership between D... |
| Oct 25, 2017 | These R.I. Companies Have Won Innovation Vouchers in 2017 - Part One | Facilitated by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, the Innovation Voucher program was created to increase research and development work in the Ocean State. In its second year, the program provides enterprises employing less than 500 work... |
| Jun 29, 2015 | From talking bears to puzzles, a look at interactive games for diabetes education for kids and adults | Because of this, entrepreneurs, like students at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, are thinking of ways to inform children about their condition by creating a video game to show how blood sugar imbalances affect those living with Type... |
| Apr 24, 2015 | IBM Shines a Spotlight on Millennial Entrepreneurs | By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News |
| Jul 22, 2013 | Jerry the Bear helps kids understand diabetes and self-care | The bear was thought up and created by co-founders Horowitz and Hannah Chung of the Providence, R.I.-based startup Sproutel, which focuses on creating toys that advance patient education for children with chronic illnesses. The inspiration ... |
| Jun 5, 2013 | Sensors, thermometers, and bears oh my! Three devices spotted at Datapalooza | Kinsa presented on the main stage and showed off their smart thermometer. They are raising money on Indiegogo and are only about $11,000 short of their $50,000 goal. We have created a thermometer that gives you so much more than just a temp... |
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FAQ about Sproutel
When was Sproutel founded?
Sproutel was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about Sproutel?
Parsers VC has collected 15 articles mentioning Sproutel, among them “11 Rhode Island Wellness Startups You Need to Know About” (Aug 3, 2018) and “In collaboration with Aflac, Sproutel develops companion robot duck to help kids with cancer” (May 10, 2018).
Is Sproutel still active?
Yes, Sproutel is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 8, 2021.