Nigerian health-tech startup Platos Health has raised $1.4 million in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-driven preventive health platform, Platos Monitor, aiming to make proactive healthcare more accessible across Nigeria and beyond.
The funding round was led by Google for Startups, with participation from Invest International and angel investors associated with Google, Tesla, and Unicredit.
Founded in 2020 by Joseph Fakayode, Platos Health is tackling Nigeria’s alarming burden of chronic diseases. The country, with over 200 million people, has fewer than 500 cardiologists—creating an urgent need for scalable health solutions.
Platos’ flagship solution, the Platos Body Monitor, is a medical-grade device capable of tracking 49 critical health metrics including body fat, BMI, hydration levels, visceral fat, and heart rate. The device syncs with the Platos Monitor software, available on Android, iOS, and web platforms, and also integrates seamlessly with Apple Health and Google Health Connect.
With over 300 pharmacies across Nigeria already stocking the device, the new funding will accelerate its nationwide distribution and further develop the AI-powered platform. The company’s vision is to provide individuals with at-home, real-time health monitoring and personalized health recommendations, enabling early detection and prevention of chronic diseases.
“Our mission is to make preventive healthcare the default option, not a luxury,” said Joseph Fakayode. “By combining medical-grade devices with AI, we’re empowering users with insights that can transform their health journeys.”
Platos Health’s innovative approach comes at a time when African health systems are under pressure, and its data-driven, tech-enabled model offers a scalable solution. This investment not only validates the startup’s impact but also signals growing investor confidence in Africa’s health-tech space.
