Oben Health
Oben Health is an AI-enabled barbershop care model that delivers medical screenings, health education, and treatment directly in community barbershops and salons. Founded to address health disparities in black and brown communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, Oben leverages technology and community engagement to improve quality of care and reduce sudden heart disease deaths. The company combines mobile product expertise and healthcare knowledge to create accessible, equity-centered health services focused on cardiovascular health and wellness in marginalized populations.
Oben Health
Oben Health is an AI-enabled barbershop care model that delivers medical screenings, health education, and treatment directly in community barbershops and salons. Founded to address health disparities in black and brown communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, Oben leverages technology and community engagement to improve quality of care and reduce sudden heart disease deaths. The company combines mobile product expertise and healthcare knowledge to create accessible, equity-centered health services focused on cardiovascular health and wellness in marginalized populations.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-enabled preventive cardiovascular screenings and care delivered in barbershops and salons
Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Founders: Peter Njongwe (Founder & CEO); Carl Swanson (Co‑founder & CTO)
Most recent funding: Seed round announced Mar 1, 2024
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Community-based preventive cardiovascular health and chronic disease management
Founded
2020
Industry
Digital health / community health
Funding Track Record
Seed round announced Mar 1, 2024
Recorded non-equity assistance event
Investor Signal
“Wisdom Ventures; Amazon Web Services; Right Side Capital Management”