Birmingham startup Acclinate raises $7 million in funding

Big news for an exciting Birmingham startup. Earlier, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announced that local startup Acclinate recently raised $7 million in Series A funding.

Read on to learn more about Acclinate + how this funding will help them grow their business.

About Acclinate

Founded in 2020 by Tiffany Whitlow and Del Smith, Acclinate is a medical technology company working to increase inclusion in health research. Acclinate’s mission is simple: to encourage diversity in clinical trials and empower minorities to make informed decisions about participating in clinical trials.

That same year, Accliante moved its corporate headquarters from Huntsville to Birmingham. Acclinate is now a tenant at The Denham Building in Parkside.

Closing a $7 million funding round

Acclinate has raised $7 million in a recent Series A funding round, according to a recent Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) press release.

“This investment marks a significant milestone for Acclinate and underscores our commitment to revolutionizing health equity and clinical trial diversity at scale. With the support of prominent healthcare organizations like Cencora and Labcorp, we are poised to accelerate tangible change in the healthcare industry and empower diverse communities to proactively manage their health.”

Del Smith, CEO and Co-Founder, Acclinate

The funding round, led by Cencora Ventures with notable contributions from Labcorp and Latimer Ventures, will enable Accliante to increase its impact on clinical trial diversity and health equity.

“Our team at the Birmingham Business Alliance sincerely congratulates Acclinate on closing its $7 million funding round. BBA has been actively involved with companies in all phases of Acclinate’s life cycle, in every industry. From a founder with an idea, to technology, we support and have a tremendous appetite for businesses like Acclinate that want to scale. We’re keeping our eyes and ears open for founders like Dr. Del Smith and co-founder Tiffany Whitlow.”

Steve Ammons, CEO, Birmingham Business Alliance

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