📱 Thyme Care expands beyond virtual oncology navigation
📱 Thyme Care expands beyond virtual oncology navigation
Thyme Care, a cancer care startup serving more than 10.5 million people across all 50 states, raised more than $125 million in a Series E that more than doubled its valuation to over $2 billion. The company says it manages more than $7 billion in oncology spend, has reduced total cost of care by 5% to 10%, and will use the new capital to expand beyond virtual oncology navigation into drug affordability and clinical trial enrollment.
Why It Matters To Oncology
Thyme Care is broadening from care navigation into oncology adjacencies that matter for drug discovery and delivery, including biosimilar adoption and clinical trial recruitment.
Its next businesses target two persistent bottlenecks: high cancer drug costs and slow enrollment that can delay study timelines and limit patient access.
For clinicians, that could mean more support between visits, lower-cost treatment pathways, and improved matching of patients to trials.
The Financials
Morgan Health led the Series E, with participation from Humana, CVS Health Ventures, AlleyCorp, HealthQuest Capital, Foresite Capital, Concord Health Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, Town Hall Ventures and a16z Bio + Health.
The round raised more than $125 million and valued the company at more than $2 billion, up from a $1 billion valuation tied to its $97 million Series D less than a year ago.
Thyme Care reported more than $125 million in revenue last year, about 5x the prior year, and says it is profitable with positive free cash flow.
What They're Saying
Morgan Health CEO Dan Mendelson said Thyme Care is helping make it possible to improve cancer care while lowering costs for people living with cancer.
Co-founder Robin Shah has described the company's focus as addressing “the care in between” oncology appointments, including symptoms, questions and coordination needs that often fall to patients.
The company says its technology can automate documentation, synthesize patient data and generate guidance for care teams.
What's Next
Thyme Care is creating a parent entity, Thyme Companies, to house Thyme Care and new oncology-focused businesses.
Cancer drug affordability is one of the first expansion areas, with plans to support wider use of lower-cost biosimilars.
Another business in development will focus on clinical trial enrollment, and the first new launch is expected later this year.