Sage AI Secures $45M to Scale Empathetic Care
Slice of Healthcare Team
06/17/2025
Key highlights
- Ellipsis Health secures $45M Series A, led by Salesforce, Khosla Ventures, and CVS Health Ventures.
- Launch of Sage, the emotionally intelligent AI Care Manager powered by vocal biomarker technology.
- Empathy Engine enables scalable, emotionally aware care for complex patient needs.
- Seamless integration with Salesforce Health Cloud for efficient clinical operations.
- Targets care cost reduction and clinician burnout relief with AI-driven support.
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quotes
“ Ellipsis Health's Sage...combining emotional intelligence from real patient conversations with Salesforce Health Cloud...a significant step forward. ”
Amit Khanna, SVP & GM, Health & Life Sciences at Salesforce
“ Ellipsis is positioned to lead—grounded in its strong clinical foundation and differentiated by its thoughtful approach to market positioning. ”
Vijay Patel, VP and Managing Partner at CVS Health Ventures
“ Sage stands apart by training its AI on real clinical conversations, enabling emotionally intelligent, context-aware support. ”
Hal Paz, Former Health System CEO and Practicing Physician at Khosla Ventures
Why This Matters
Ellipsis Health's Sage marks a transformative leap in care management by addressing two of the most critical issues in healthcare today: staffing shortages and scaling high-quality care. By embedding emotional intelligence into AI through its patented Empathy Engine, Sage brings a human touch to digital care—enhancing patient engagement, reducing clinician burnout, and driving down costs. This funding and product launch signal a maturing of AI in healthcare, not just as a tool, but as a compassionate partner in patient care.
