The senior living industry is bracing for a surge in demand as the Baby Boomer generation enters retirement. By 2030, around 73 million Americans will be 65 or older, sparking unprecedented need for housing and healthcare services tailored to seniors. Yet, most facilities still lag in adopting advanced technology — a gap health tech company Inspiren aims to fill.
With its intelligent, AI-driven platform, Inspiren is transforming how senior care communities manage resident safety, care planning, staff efficiency, and emergency responses — all in one seamless system.
Fueling Growth: $35M Series A Round to Scale AI Senior Care Technology
Inspiren just closed a $35 million Series A funding round, led by Avenir Growth Capital, with support from Primary Venture Partners, Story Ventures, Third Prime, and Studio VC. This investment will accelerate the company’s mission to bring its AI-powered technology to more senior living facilities across the country.
Founder Michael Wang, a former Green Beret and experienced nurse, explained the core vision: “Technology should enhance the humanity caregivers bring. With AI, we can protect more residents with fewer staff while improving efficiency.”
Meet AUGi: The AI Care Companion Revolutionizing Senior Living
At the heart of Inspiren’s platform is AUGi, a proprietary augmented intelligence device installed in residents’ rooms. Unlike traditional monitoring tools, AUGi uses Geometric Exoskeletal Monitoring (GEM) — advanced technology that captures skeletal movement and body geometry without compromising privacy.
“This isn’t a camera. There’s no video or image streaming offsite. All processing happens on the device, keeping residents’ privacy intact,” Wang emphasized.
By tracking movement and activity patterns, AUGi proactively prevents falls and safety risks while collecting valuable data on care quality and staff performance. The platform’s real-time dashboards help operators optimize staffing, boost efficiency, and improve clinical outcomes.
Expanding the Ecosystem with Emergency AI Support
Inspiren recently introduced AUGi Call, a next-gen emergency response system. Equipped with two-way audio, video triage, and visual context, AUGi Call strengthens emergency responses while providing actionable insights. Combined with the platform’s care tracking tools, it empowers caregivers to personalize care and spot potential health risks early.
Communities using Inspiren’s system report response times dropping to just 90 seconds on average — a game-changer in emergency scenarios.
Data-Driven Care Planning and Billing Transparency
One of Inspiren’s most significant impacts is improving billing accuracy and preventing revenue losses. The platform’s ability to track actual care delivery ensures transparency and fairness in billing, reducing missed revenue by up to 30%. In one case study, Inspiren’s system helped achieve an 83% reduction in 911 calls caused by falls.
The technology also offers robust care level planning, monitoring residents’ health trends, staff activities, and behavioral changes. Inspiren’s clinical team uses these insights to proactively recommend care plan adjustments, driving better health outcomes.
Why the Senior Living Industry Needs AI-Powered Solutions Now
The growing senior population comes with complex care needs — nearly 95% of Baby Boomers have at least one chronic condition. As healthcare costs rise and staffing shortages worsen, facilities are seeking smarter ways to maintain quality care.
Inspiren addresses these pain points head-on. By unifying care planning, staffing optimization, emergency response, and resident safety, the platform eliminates the inefficiencies of using multiple disconnected systems.
“We’re finally seeing the senior care industry push for transparency and efficiency,” said Wang. “Facilities want data-driven tools that improve care and operations. The demand has been overwhelming — within 18 months, over 150 senior living communities adopted our platform.”
Investors See Big Potential in AI-Driven Senior Care
Backers like Avenir Growth Capital believe Inspiren is leading a massive industry shift. “Inspiren tackles the toughest pain points — staffing, workflows, billing, and resident safety — in one integrated platform,” said Jared Sleeper, Partner at Avenir.
Sleeper added that Inspiren’s tailor-made sensor technology is designed for eldercare environments, delivering immediate ROI while paving the way for future features.
Primary Venture Partners shares that optimism. “Senior living operators desperately need data on how and when care is delivered. Inspiren fills this blind spot and helps residents stay healthier every day,” said Sam Toole, Partner at Primary.
A Future-Proof Platform for Senior Living Communities
Inspiren’s comprehensive solution positions it as a potential platform of record for senior living operators. By collecting and interpreting data with AI, the company aims to set new standards in quality care, operational efficiency, and accountability.
As the senior care industry grapples with rising demand, Inspiren’s innovative approach offers a path forward — one where technology strengthens the human touch, rather than replaces it.
