What Life Sciences & Health Startups Did Google Ventures Invest in 2015?(Spruce)What Life Sciences & Health Startups Did Google Ventures Invest in 2015?(Spruce)

Name: Spruce

Location: San Francisco

What it Does: Developed the Spruce dermatology app through which skin conditions can be diagnosed and treated by a board certified dermatologists in 24 hours for a price of $40. Consumers in 17 states including California, Florida and Illinois can download the app, create an account and answer questions on medical history to avail of this service. Patients can securely message their dermatologist for 30 days following the visit.

GV Participation: Investor in $15 million Series A round. 

GV Investor: Krishna Yeshwant

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