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Curative
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Curative, Inc.
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curative.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2020
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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersAustin, United States
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Austin
HQ countrystring
United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
employer health insurance, group health plans, health benefits administration, telehealth services, pharmacy benefits
Industry3 codes
1FSAIAFAE
CodeFSAIAFAEPrimaryYes
2HLALADAJ
CodeHLALADAJPrimaryNo
3HLALACAA
CodeHLALACAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • 62
SIC code1 code
  • 6324
Product category
Group Health Insurance
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Group Health Insurance Premiums
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Curative generates revenue through monthly premiums paid by employers for their employees' group health insurance coverage. The company offers fully-insured and level-funded plan options with competitive monthly premiums. Premium revenue is the primary revenue stream.

curative.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details2 tiers
1Fully-Insured Plan - Comprehensive employer-sponsored health insurance with $0 out-of-pocket costs for members who complete Baseline Visit
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Monthly premium billing to employers for fully-insured group health coverage. Available for companies headquartered in 38 Texas counties and states of Florida and Georgia with 51+ employees.

curative.com
2Level-Funded Plan - Cost-conscious option with potential for savings and 50% rebate of remaining claims funds
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Monthly premium billing with stop-loss insurance. Available for 25+ employees in Texas, 50+ employees in Florida and Georgia. Employers can receive 50% rebate of remaining claims funds.

curative.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1Lantern
Description

A partnership providing personalized support for planned surgeries, connecting members with high-quality surgical providers and offering cash rewards for completing procedures through the program.

curative.com
+3 more records
Core offering1 text field

Curative is an employer-sponsored health insurance company that offers group health plans with $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 out-of-pocket costs for in-network care when members complete an annual Baseline Visit. The company provides fully-insured and level-funded plan options, supported by an integrated digital platform with member portal, mobile app, telehealth, pharmacy delivery, AI-powered member support, and dedicated Care Navigator services.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 20% increase in primary care engagement within first year of enrollment
+3 more records
Product and service3 records
1Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance Plans
CategoryHealth Insurance
Description

Group health insurance plans offered to mid-to-large employers (50+ employees) in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, with fully-insured and level-funded plan options. Provides $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 out-of-pocket costs for in-network care after Baseline Visit.

2Curative Pharmacy
3Curative Telehealth
CategoryTelehealth Services
Description

24/7 virtual care platform integrated with the member portal that provides members access to physicians via phone or video, with most visits starting in as little as 7 minutes without requiring separate apps.

Scale indicator11 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership16 partners
1GRAIL
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-12-02
Description

Curative partners with GRAIL to offer eligible members aged 50 and older no-cost access to the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. GRAIL provides a blood test that detects a shared signal across more than 50 types of cancer using a single blood sample. Curative covers the test at $0 for members who complete their Baseline Visit within 120 days.

curative.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative offers members access to Rula's wide network of licensed therapists and prescribers for individual, couples, and family therapy - all at $0 in-network. Rula provides flexible scheduling and virtual appointments to support members wherever they are.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative partners with Two Chairs to provide members with personalized therapy and psychiatry with provider-matching, outcome-based care, and coordinated treatment plans - fully covered at $0 for eligible Curative members.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative offers members access to BetterHelp's online therapy and psychiatry with $0 copay, tailored to members. Members get matched quickly with a licensed provider who fits their needs.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative offers qualifying members access to Noom weight-management programs through Care Navigator referral for additional support and coaching. The partnership provides members with behavioral change tools for weight management.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative partners with Recovery Unplugged to offer personalized virtual and in-person programs supporting members dealing with substance use or mental health challenges. Services include intensive outpatient care online in Texas and Florida, as well as inpatient programs in Austin, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Available at $0 for Curative members 18+ after completing a Baseline Visit.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative members can access Audicus for seamless at-home hearing aid solutions through their Curative Cash Card. Audicus provides high-quality, high-tech hearing aids via 5-star telehealth audiology service with direct-to-home delivery and expert support included.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative members can access Costco for hearing aids through the Curative Cash Card. Costco provides a wide range of hearing aids with complimentary cleanings and adjustments. Costco hearing centers offer convenient in-person options for Curative members.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative partners with H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Services in Texas to provide members with customized nutrition plans. H-E-B dietitians are a covered benefit for members who complete a Baseline Visit within 120 days. Services include weight management, diabetes nutrition plans, childhood and family nutrition, cancer nutrition support, food allergy support, digestive support, sports nutrition, and cardiovascular health.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Curative partners with Lantern to give members personalized support for planned surgeries. Lantern connects members with high-quality surgical providers, offers one-on-one guidance, helps coordinate care, and provides cash rewards for completing procedures through the program. Covers bariatrics, spine, orthopedic, joint, ENT, cardiac, gynecology, general surgery, GI, and urology procedures.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Curative partners with Availity as a clearinghouse for electronic claims processing. Providers can streamline eligibility verification, claims submission, ERA, and training through Availity Essentials platform.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Curative partners with TriZetto as a clearinghouse for electronic remittance advice (ERA) transmission in HIPAA-mandated ASC X12 835 5010 A1 format.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Curative partners with Optum iEDI as a clearinghouse for electronic remittance advice (ERA) transmission in HIPAA-mandated format.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Curative uses Cigna Healthcare PPO Network as a wrap network solution starting January 1, 2026, replacing the previous Aetna/First Health wrap network. The partnership provides Curative members with access to Cigna's national provider network.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Curative includes HealthSmart Preferred Network as part of its Curative Wrap Solution for provider access, complementing the Cigna Healthcare PPO Network.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Curative Cash Card Visa Commercial Credit cards are issued by Celtic Bank. The Curative Cash Card allows members to pay for covered services at point of care with no out-of-pocket costs.

Recent move11 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Tech-enabled health insurance company offering individual ACA, small group, and employer-sponsored plans with a member-facing digital experience. Closest direct comparable to Curative in combining a technology-led insurance product with a differentiated member experience and broker distribution.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Employer-focused health benefits platform that combines plan administration, navigation, and a member app. Comparable to Curative in targeting employer groups, layering navigation/digital experience on top of a health plan, and using differentiated service as a wedge against incumbents.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Tech-enabled health plan that built ACA, Medicare Advantage, and employer products with an integrated care delivery model. Direct peer on the insurtech axis, though its trajectory illustrates the execution risk of scaling a tech-led health plan across product lines.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Tech-forward Medicare Advantage plan emphasizing member experience, navigation, and care coordination. Comparable to Curative in leveraging a technology-enabled service model and care navigator concept, though focused on MA rather than employer-sponsored group coverage.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage insurer using its Clover Assistant platform to drive provider behavior and member outcomes. Comparable to Curative in deploying proprietary technology to influence care economics and member engagement within a regulated health plan.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage plan with high-touch member service and integrated care navigation. Comparable to Curative in emphasizing member experience and care navigation as differentiators, though operating in the MA segment rather than employer-sponsored group.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large diversified managed care company with commercial, Medicaid, and marketplace products. Broad incumbent whose scale, regulatory expertise, and broker relationships define the competitive backdrop Curative must contend with as it expands.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large managed care company focused on government-sponsored health programs. Useful comparable on the incumbent side for how a scaled payer manages network, risk, and regulatory complexity that Curative will face as it grows.

TypeOthers
Description

Direct-to-consumer digital health platform offering telehealth and prescription products with a subscription model. Comparable on the consumer-facing digital health axis and on building a subscription-like healthcare experience, but operates outside the insured health plan market.

TypeOthers
Description

Transparent, low-cost pharmacy benefit alternative targeting the same employer pain points Curative addresses: high drug costs and opaque pricing. Comparable as a disruptor in the drug cost component of the employer benefit stack where Curative advertises 40% lower drug costs.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat6 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers10 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
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Docs URL, Description

Integration17 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability3 records

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature7 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries3 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds4 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors8 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Curative

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Curative firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Curative
Legal name
Curative, Inc.
Website
https://curative.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2020
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Curative is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Austin
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Curative business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Group Health Insurance Premiums: Curative generates revenue through monthly premiums paid by employers for their employees' group health insurance coverage. The company offers fully-insured and level-funded plan options with competitive monthly premiums. Premium revenue is the primary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyFully-Insured Plan - Comprehensive employer-sponsored health insurance with $0 out-of-pocket costs for members who complete Baseline Visit
SubscriptionMonthlyLevel-Funded Plan - Cost-conscious option with potential for savings and 50% rebate of remaining claims funds

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Curative product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Curative is an employer-sponsored health insurance company that offers group health plans with $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 out-of-pocket costs for in-network care when members complete an annual Baseline Visit. The company provides fully-insured and level-funded plan options, supported by an integrated digital platform with member portal, mobile app, telehealth, pharmacy delivery, AI-powered member support, and dedicated Care Navigator services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Lantern: A partnership providing personalized support for planned surgeries, connecting members with high-quality surgical providers and offering cash rewards for completing procedures through the program.
  • Curative Cash Card
  • Curative Pharmacy
  • Curative Telehealth

Products and services

  • Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance Plans Group health insurance plans offered to mid-to-large employers (50+ employees) in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, with fully-insured and level-funded plan options. Provides $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 out-of-pocket costs for in-network care after Baseline Visit.
  • Curative Pharmacy
  • Curative Telehealth 24/7 virtual care platform integrated with the member portal that provides members access to physicians via phone or video, with most visits starting in as little as 7 minutes without requiring separate apps.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 20% increase in primary care engagement within first year of enrollment
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Curative

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Curative technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Curative partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • GRAILcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 December 2025Curative partners with GRAIL to offer eligible members aged 50 and older no-cost access to the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. GRAIL provides a blood test that detects a shared signal across more than 50 types of cancer using a single blood sample. Curative covers the test at $0 for members who complete their Baseline Visit within 120 days.
  • RulacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative offers members access to Rula's wide network of licensed therapists and prescribers for individual, couples, and family therapy - all at $0 in-network. Rula provides flexible scheduling and virtual appointments to support members wherever they are.
  • Two ChairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative partners with Two Chairs to provide members with personalized therapy and psychiatry with provider-matching, outcome-based care, and coordinated treatment plans - fully covered at $0 for eligible Curative members.
  • BetterHelpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative offers members access to BetterHelp's online therapy and psychiatry with $0 copay, tailored to members. Members get matched quickly with a licensed provider who fits their needs.
  • NoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative offers qualifying members access to Noom weight-management programs through Care Navigator referral for additional support and coaching. The partnership provides members with behavioral change tools for weight management.
  • Recovery UnpluggedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative partners with Recovery Unplugged to offer personalized virtual and in-person programs supporting members dealing with substance use or mental health challenges. Services include intensive outpatient care online in Texas and Florida, as well as inpatient programs in Austin, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Available at $0 for Curative members 18+ after completing a Baseline Visit.
  • AudicusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative members can access Audicus for seamless at-home hearing aid solutions through their Curative Cash Card. Audicus provides high-quality, high-tech hearing aids via 5-star telehealth audiology service with direct-to-home delivery and expert support included.
  • CostcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative members can access Costco for hearing aids through the Curative Cash Card. Costco provides a wide range of hearing aids with complimentary cleanings and adjustments. Costco hearing centers offer convenient in-person options for Curative members.
  • H-E-B Wellness Nutrition ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative partners with H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Services in Texas to provide members with customized nutrition plans. H-E-B dietitians are a covered benefit for members who complete a Baseline Visit within 120 days. Services include weight management, diabetes nutrition plans, childhood and family nutrition, cancer nutrition support, food allergy support, digestive support, sports nutrition, and cardiovascular health.
  • LanterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurative partners with Lantern to give members personalized support for planned surgeries. Lantern connects members with high-quality surgical providers, offers one-on-one guidance, helps coordinate care, and provides cash rewards for completing procedures through the program. Covers bariatrics, spine, orthopedic, joint, ENT, cardiac, gynecology, general surgery, GI, and urology procedures.
  • AvailitycoreTechnology or IntegrationCurative partners with Availity as a clearinghouse for electronic claims processing. Providers can streamline eligibility verification, claims submission, ERA, and training through Availity Essentials platform.
  • TriZettocoreTechnology or IntegrationCurative partners with TriZetto as a clearinghouse for electronic remittance advice (ERA) transmission in HIPAA-mandated ASC X12 835 5010 A1 format.
  • Optum Intelligent Electronic Data Interchange (iEDI)coreTechnology or IntegrationCurative partners with Optum iEDI as a clearinghouse for electronic remittance advice (ERA) transmission in HIPAA-mandated format.
  • Cigna HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCurative uses Cigna Healthcare PPO Network as a wrap network solution starting January 1, 2026, replacing the previous Aetna/First Health wrap network. The partnership provides Curative members with access to Cigna's national provider network.
  • HealthSmart Preferred NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationCurative includes HealthSmart Preferred Network as part of its Curative Wrap Solution for provider access, complementing the Cigna Healthcare PPO Network.
  • Celtic BankcoreTechnology or IntegrationCurative Cash Card Visa Commercial Credit cards are issued by Celtic Bank. The Curative Cash Card allows members to pay for covered services at point of care with no out-of-pocket costs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Curative competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Oscar Health: Tech-enabled health insurance company offering individual ACA, small group, and employer-sponsored plans with a member-facing digital experience. Closest direct comparable to Curative in combining a technology-led insurance product with a differentiated member experience and broker distribution.
  • Collective Health: Employer-focused health benefits platform that combines plan administration, navigation, and a member app. Comparable to Curative in targeting employer groups, layering navigation/digital experience on top of a health plan, and using differentiated service as a wedge against incumbents.
  • Bright Health Group: Tech-enabled health plan that built ACA, Medicare Advantage, and employer products with an integrated care delivery model. Direct peer on the insurtech axis, though its trajectory illustrates the execution risk of scaling a tech-led health plan across product lines.

Emerging players

  • Alignment Healthcare: Tech-forward Medicare Advantage plan emphasizing member experience, navigation, and care coordination. Comparable to Curative in leveraging a technology-enabled service model and care navigator concept, though focused on MA rather than employer-sponsored group coverage.
  • Clover Health: Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage insurer using its Clover Assistant platform to drive provider behavior and member outcomes. Comparable to Curative in deploying proprietary technology to influence care economics and member engagement within a regulated health plan.
  • Devoted Health: Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage plan with high-touch member service and integrated care navigation. Comparable to Curative in emphasizing member experience and care navigation as differentiators, though operating in the MA segment rather than employer-sponsored group.

Broad incumbents

  • Centene Corporation: Large diversified managed care company with commercial, Medicaid, and marketplace products. Broad incumbent whose scale, regulatory expertise, and broker relationships define the competitive backdrop Curative must contend with as it expands.
  • Molina Healthcare: Large managed care company focused on government-sponsored health programs. Useful comparable on the incumbent side for how a scaled payer manages network, risk, and regulatory complexity that Curative will face as it grows.

Others

  • Hims & Hers Health: Direct-to-consumer digital health platform offering telehealth and prescription products with a subscription model. Comparable on the consumer-facing digital health axis and on building a subscription-like healthcare experience, but operates outside the insured health plan market.
  • Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company: Transparent, low-cost pharmacy benefit alternative targeting the same employer pain points Curative addresses: high drug costs and opaque pricing. Comparable as a disruptor in the drug cost component of the employer benefit stack where Curative advertises 40% lower drug costs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Curative social profiles

Digital presence

Curative financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Curative leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Curative subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

Curative funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Curative M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Curative

What does Curative do?

Curative is an employer-sponsored health insurance company that offers group health plans with $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 out-of-pocket costs for in-network care when members complete an annual Baseline Visit. The company provides fully-insured and level-funded plan options, supported by an integrated digital platform with member portal, mobile app, telehealth, pharmacy delivery, AI-powered member support, and dedicated Care Navigator services.

Is Curative a public or private company?

Curative is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Curative founded?

Curative was founded in 2020. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Curative based?

Curative is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.

How does Curative make money?

One revenue line is on record: group Health Insurance Premiums.

Who are Curative's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Oscar Health, Collective Health and Bright Health Group. Emerging players are Alignment Healthcare, Clover Health and Devoted Health. Broad incumbents are Centene Corporation and Molina Healthcare. Others are Hims & Hers Health and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.

Does Curative have an API?

No public API is recorded for Curative.

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EIN PresswireAlta Centers Now In-Network with Curative Health InsuranceAlta Centers, a luxury drug and alcohol treatment center in Hollywood Hills, announced it is now in-network with Curative, a health insurance company. Curative's plan offers in-network care with no copays or deductibles, and Alta Centers provides free insurance verification. The center also lists other accepted insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare.PR NewswireCurative Adds Wellstar Health System as the Cornerstone of Its Georgia Provider NetworkCurative announced a network agreement with Wellstar Health System, adding 12 hospitals and over 400 medical office locations to its Georgia provider network. The partnership gives members zero copays and zero deductibles after a Baseline Visit, and Wellstar becomes the cornerstone of Curative's Georgia network.HackerNoonSaaS Is Dead. Why Software Is Becoming DisposableThe article argues that the traditional SaaS model is being disrupted by AI coding tools, which allow companies to build custom, disposable applications instead of relying on permanent enterprise software. It cites Curative as an example of a firm replacing expensive Salesforce contracts with internally generated AI systems, while noting that large platforms will likely survive by providing essential infrastructure and governance.SahmcapitalExclusive: Curative Ditches $600,000 Salesforce Contract Says 'AI Changes the Economics of Building Software,' But CRM Warns of Security RisksCurative, a health plan company, dropped its approximately $600,000-a-year Salesforce contract and built an AI-powered CRM internally in roughly two months, claiming significant operational cost reductions. The company says provider credentialing time fell from two to three months to about 12 hours, while contracting costs dropped from $1,500-$2,000 per deal to roughly $70. Salesforce responded by warning that running secure, compliant software at scale remains a major challenge for businesses using internally developed systems, citing Gartner research that vibe-coded applications without safeguards could increase software defects by 2,500%.BenzingaCurative Ditches $600,000 Salesforce Contract Says 'AI Changes the Economics of Building Software,' - SalCurative terminated its $600,000 annual contract with Salesforce to develop internal AI-powered software for administrative tasks such as claims administration and provider credentialing. The health plan reported that these changes reduced provider contracting costs from $1,500-$2,000 to approximately $70 and cut processing times from months to hours. In response, Salesforce argued that maintaining secure, compliant, and governed enterprise software remains a significant challenge that many organizations cannot sustain internally.MedCity NewsCurative, Wondr Health Team Up for Weight and Metabolic Health SupportCurative Insurance Company announced a partnership with Wondr Health to provide digital weight management and metabolic health services to Curative's employer-sponsored health insurance members. The program offers no out-of-pocket costs, including $0 deductibles and $0 copays, for members who meet clinical criteria and complete a preventive health visit within 120 days. Wondr Health's evidence-based program has shown that 50.7% of participants with metabolic syndrome reversed risk factors within 20 weeks.ChinaventureLiang Wenfeng spoke for 4 hours, and the entire venture capital circle is reciting the 'golden quotes'丨VC WeeklyA leaked transcript of Liang Wenfeng's four-hour investor Q&A on May 20, containing 118 Q&A pairs, circulated widely. DeepSeek's valuation is now about 350.9 billion yuan, and the company is preparing for an IPO on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board. The transcript's quotes have become popular in the VC circle.Business InsiderCurative CEO says company ditched a $600k-a-year Salesforce contract after vibecoding a CRM in 2 monthsCurative CEO Fred Turner announced the company canceled its $600,000-a-year Salesforce contract after building a replacement CRM internally in two months using AI-assisted "vibecoding." Curative plans to cut approximately 80% of its SaaS spending this year and redirect those funds toward AI investments, including rapidly growing spending with Anthropic. The announcement comes amid broader "SaaSpocalypse" concerns on Wall Street, though Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has pushed back, noting continued demand and that 150,000 companies still use its platforms.HrtodayCurative Appoints Cory Scott as Vice President of SalesCurative has appointed Cory Scott as Vice President of Sales to lead its commercial strategy and market expansion efforts across the company's employer-based health insurance business in the United States. Scott brings more than three decades of leadership experience in health insurance, managed care, and healthcare services, having previously held senior roles at Cigna, Aetna, and as CEO of Texas Health Aetna. The appointment reflects Curative's focus on strengthening its commercial capabilities as it continues to scale its employer healthcare offerings across U.S. markets.MedCity News4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in DecemberFour health technology companies—Curative, Angle Health, Paradigm Health, and Artera—secured significant funding in December to expand their operations. The investments, totaling over $427 million across Series B rounds, were led by prominent venture capital firms and will be used to scale national reach, enhance AI capabilities, and accelerate clinical trial access.