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Leading Disability Experts and Tech Innovators Announce “Advocate” - A Groundbreaking Platform That Leverages AI to Make Applying for Social Security and Veterans Disability Faster, Easier and More Accessible for Over 80 Million Eligible Americans

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The financing round was led by Lerer Hippeau and included an investment by Khosla Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • The financing round was led by Lerer Hippeau and included an investment by Khosla Ventures.
  • The government disability benefits system is cumbersome, outdated and frustratingly difficult to navigate,” said Emilie Poteat PhD, the founder and CEO of Advocate.
  • ”We employ the latest technological and algorithmic advancements to simplify this process and help both recipients and government staff alike.
  • Our portfolio includes more than 400 leading enterprise and consumer businesses including Guideline, MIRROR, Blockdaemon, K Health, Allbirds, ZenBusiness, and Thrive.