Vivante Health

Vivante Health

Digital gut health program for plans

Overview

Vivante Health provides GIThrive, a digital gut health program designed for people with digestive diseases. It works by offering an all-in-one platform that blends interactive technology, personalized nutrition guidance, and 24/7 human support, delivered through health plans and self-insured employers for their members or employees. Users enroll in the program and access tailored nutrition plans, digital tools, and ongoing support to manage symptoms and improve overall digestive health. The company differentiates itself by targeting the digestive health space with a turnkey, employer- or plan-based delivery model that emphasizes measurable cost savings for clients through reduced medical interventions. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for people with digestive health issues while lowering healthcare costs for payers and employers.

About Vivante Health

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Why Vivante Health is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$72.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • March 19, 2026 CEO Terry Boch arrival signals go-to-market acceleration during category demand growth.
  • April 2, 2026 Stool Scan deepens product differentiation by standardizing subjective stool tracking.
  • February 23, 2026 Stonebrook partnership expanded Cylinder nationwide into specialty-risk management channels.

What critics are saying

  • August 4, 2026 Hinge Health agreed to buy Cylinder for $105 million, limiting independence.
  • 2027 integration into Hinge's single app will subsume Cylinder's brand and distribution leverage.
  • Digestive digital care faces direct substitution from broader platforms like Hinge, Evernorth, and UnitedHealthcare.

What makes Vivante Health unique

  • June 2024 rebrand to Cylinder unified GIThrive under one employer-benefit digestive platform.
  • December 2023 Evernorth selected GIThrive first for its digital health formulary.
  • October 2023 study showed 89% of 659 diverse members improved symptoms within three months.

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Funding

Total Funding

$72.9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
HIT Consultant
Mar 20th, 2025
Cylinder Acquires AI-powered Stool Imaging Platform Dieta Health

Cylinder announced its acquisition of Dieta Health, creator of the first clinically validated AI-powered stool imaging app.

Vivante Health
Apr 30th, 2024
Vivante Health Joins Springbuk Activate, Innovative Health Intelligence Marketplace for Employers and Benefits Advisors

CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 - Vivante Health, the employee benefit for GI care, today announced a strategic partnership with Springbuk, the leading health intelligence platform for employers and benefits advisors.

Vivante Health
Apr 11th, 2024
Nationally Recognized Health Services Researcher and Entrepreneur Dr. Dena Bravata Joins Vivante Health's Clinical Advisory Board

CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 - Vivante Health, the employee benefit for GI care, announced today the addition of Dr. Dena Bravata to its Clinical Advisory Board.

GlobeNewswire
Feb 26th, 2024
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Expert And Harvard Medical School Faculty Dr. Hamed Khalili Joins Vivante Health'S Clinical Advisory Board

CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivante Health , the employee benefit for GI care, announced the addition of Dr. Hamed Khalili to its Clinical Advisory Board today. He joins a growing team of internationally recognized experts and physician leaders who are committed to advancing GI care.Dr. Khalili is a gastroenterologist and Director of Clinical Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Crohn’s and Colitis Center and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on studying dietary and lifestyle factors and their relationship to the development and progression of inflammatory bowel diseases

Yahoo Finance
Feb 6th, 2024
Vivante Health Named To The New York Digital Health 100 By Digital Health New York (Dhny)

Vivante HealthGastrointestinal digital health company recognized as a leading healthtech startup in New YorkCHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivante Health , the employee benefit for GI care, today announced that it was named to the 2024 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), a recognition that highlights the leading digital health startups in New York. Digital Health New York (DHNY) publishes the annual list in conjunction with the New York Healthcare Innovation Report which takes an in-depth look at the investment trends, opportunities, and challenges in the digital health sector.“Millions of workers across the country struggle with debilitating GI symptoms and issues that interfere with their life and work,” said Bill Snyder, CEO of Vivante Health. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to helping those sufferers feel better faster, gut-first.”“2024 marks the fifth year of the New York Digital Health 100 and in that time, the digital health ecosystem in New York has significantly grown and evolved,” said Bunny Ellerin, co-founder and CEO, DHNY. “We are proud to recognize these exceptional organizations and commend them for their ongoing commitment to innovation, transformation and the role they play in driving healthcare forward.”Vivante Health’s employer-sponsored app GIThrive provides employees with personalized care plans. Members also have access to registered GI specialists and dietitians to manage challenging and debilitating chronic and acute digestive issues like IBS, celiac disease, heartburn, gas, and more

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