Oska Health, a hybrid care provider combining human health coaching with AI-enabled support, has raised €11 million in seed funding to expand its continuous care model for people living with complex chronic conditions. The round was led by Capricorn Partners and SwissHealth Ventures, with participation from Revent, Calm Storm, LBBW Venture Capital, BMH, GoHub Ventures, and Aurum Impact. The investment will support the company’s mission to improve outcomes for high-risk patients by closing care gaps that exist between traditional medical appointments.
Tackling the hidden gaps in chronic care
Chronic diseases remain one of the largest and most persistent challenges facing healthcare systems across Europe. While clinical care is often well structured around diagnostics and treatment plans, many patients struggle once they leave the doctor’s office. Sustaining lifestyle changes, understanding medical guidance, and adhering to treatment plans over time are areas where existing systems frequently fall short.
Studies show that around half of chronically ill patients do not take medication as prescribed, and nearly 80 per cent fail to maintain long-term behaviour changes that could improve their health. These gaps contribute to disease progression, avoidable hospitalisations, and rising healthcare costs.
Oska Health was founded to address precisely this disconnect between medical recommendations and daily life. Rather than focusing solely on episodic care, the company provides ongoing, personalised support designed to help patients manage their conditions continuously.
A hybrid model built for complex patients
Oska Health focuses on multimorbid patients, individuals living with multiple chronic conditions such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension. These patients often require coordinated care across different therapies and lifestyle interventions, making continuity especially critical.
The company’s model combines certified human health coaches with AI-supported digital tools. Patients receive regular guidance through video consultations, chat, and a dedicated digital therapy app. Coaches support patients with practical topics such as nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, and symptom management, helping them translate medical advice into everyday routines.
The AI layer is designed to support, not replace, human care. It helps coaches prioritise patient needs, reduce administrative workload, and deliver consistent support at scale. This approach allows Oska to maintain a high-touch care experience while reaching larger patient populations.
Making everyday habits the centre of care
According to CEO and co-founder Niklas Best, the effectiveness of chronic care depends less on occasional doctor visits and more on what patients do every day.
“We combine human support with AI to close this gap,” Best said. “Our technology supports our coaches, reduces administrative burden, and makes high-quality chronic care scalable.”
By strengthening health literacy and supporting behavioural change over time, Oska Health aims to reduce complications and prevent avoidable hospital admissions. The company’s approach positions continuous care as an extension of the healthcare system rather than a separate service.
Scaling an AI-powered care infrastructure
Oska Health has already supported chronically ill patients for more than three years, refining its model through real-world use. The new funding will be used to accelerate the development of its AI-powered care infrastructure, expand care teams, and scale delivery across additional patient groups and healthcare partners.
The company plans to further enhance its digital therapy platform, improve data-driven care coordination, and deepen integration with existing healthcare providers. By doing so, Oska Health aims to make continuous, personalised chronic care accessible to more patients without increasing the burden on clinicians.
As healthcare systems continue to grapple with ageing populations and rising rates of chronic disease, Oska Health’s hybrid approach reflects a growing shift toward care models that prioritise long-term engagement, prevention, and everyday support alongside traditional medical treatment.
