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WOJCICKI SISTERS BACK NEW AI HEALTHCARE ACCELERATOR

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, APR 22, 2026

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Esther and Anne Wojcicki have joined Mary Minno's new healthcare accelerator program Treehub and early-stage venture fund AI Health Fund, both focused on startups at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence.

The initiatives represent a significant investment focus on AI-driven healthcare innovation. Treehub operates as an accelerator program designed to support early-stage companies developing healthcare solutions powered by AI technology. AI Health Fund complements the accelerator as an early-stage venture vehicle, providing capital to startups meeting the program's investment criteria. The Wojcicki sisters bring substantial experience to the venture. Anne previously founded 23andMe, the genomics company, while Esther has invested in health-focused startups through her own fund. Their involvement signals confidence in Minno's vision for the sector. The dual structure—combining accelerator services with dedicated funding—aims to address bottlenecks early-stage healthcare AI companies typically face when seeking capital and operational support. The initiative targets a growing market as healthcare systems increasingly adopt AI applications for diagnostics, drug discovery, and patient care optimization.

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