Cylinder is a digital health platform that provides individualized, clinician-backed care plans for digestive health, utilizing virtual access to a team of doctors, dietitians, and health coaches. The platform addresses gastrointestinal issues affecting 40% of the population daily, delivering measurable outcomes such as a 5:1 return on investment and significant reductions in emergency room costs.
Funding
$47M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Digestive health issues affect up to 40% of adults and are often underdiagnosed, leading to frequent emergency visits, high medical costs, and reduced quality of life. Traditional GI care requires in‑person specialist visits, lengthy wait times, and fragmented coordination among providers.
Solution
Cylinder Health (VivanteHealth) delivers a virtual, clinician‑backed digestive health platform that provides personalized care for the full spectrum of GI symptoms and conditions. Members complete a free at‑home microbiome test and a symptom questionnaire, after which a coordinated team of board‑certified gastroenterologists, registered dietitians, and health coaches creates a customized care plan. The plan includes virtual appointments, diet and lifestyle recommendations, digital therapeutics, and ongoing symptom tracking, all accessible 24/7 through a secure web and mobile interface. Data are continuously collected and used to adjust treatment, reduce unnecessary in‑person visits, and improve outcomes while maintaining HIPAA‑level security (HITRUST and SOC 2 certified).
Target Audience
Primary customers are individuals seeking comprehensive digestive care and organizations—employers, health plans, and benefit brokers—looking to provide scalable, cost‑effective GI benefits to their members or employees.
Features
- At‑home gut microbiome testing integrated with personalized care recommendations
- Virtual access to GI physicians, dietitians, and health coaches across all 50 states, including same‑day escalation and weekend appointments
- Dynamic, evidence‑based care plans that evolve with symptom tracking and lifestyle data
- Curated educational content, CBT courses, and digital therapeutics delivered through the platform
- 24/7 symptom support line and emergency care access
- Secure, HIPAA‑compliant data handling with HITRUST and SOC 2 certifications
- Integrated analytics dashboard for employers, health plans, and brokers to monitor utilization, outcomes, and cost savings