UTulsa’s Hurricane Ventures announces investments in Percipio Health, Prelude

TULSA, Okla., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced two new start-up investments: Percipio Health, an artificial intelligence-powered population health monitoring platform, and Prelude, a digital solution modernizing preneed funeral planning.

“Hurricane Ventures was created to support groundbreaking companies like Percipio Health and Prelude, both of which exemplify the kind of innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit we champion at The University of Tulsa. These investments reflect their commitment to backing visionary founders who are transforming their industries and creating meaningful impact,” said Chris Wright, director of UTulsa’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Launched in April 2023, Hurricane Ventures invests in early-stage companies with strategic connections to the university. The fund leverages UTulsa’s knowledge network and resources to drive success across its portfolio. Through Collins College of Business and the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Hurricane Ventures advances UTulsa’s innovation ecosystem and drives economic growth across the region.

Percipio Health
Percipio Health recently launched its population health monitoring platform, powered by AI and scalable across rising and high-risk categories. The revolutionary platform collects and analyzes multiple health signals via smartphone, without medical monitoring devices, to reach broader populations at lower costs, while reducing risk and advancing value-based care. The technology empowers health care providers and payers to proactively manage high-risk populations by analyzing multiple health signals, including vision-based AI biomarkers for vital signs and medication monitoring, combined with vocal AI biomarkers for brain health assessments, among others. Percipio Health is partnering with Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences on annual research projects with faculty and students.

Prelude
Prelude, launched from the Tulsa-based venture studio 19days, which was co-founded by a UTulsa instructor and alumnus, along with another managing partner, modernizes the preneed funeral planning experience. By connecting funeral homes, consumers, and insurance carriers through its user-friendly interface, Prelude streamlines planning and payment, making it simple for families to arrange preneed funeral plans. Led by CEO Kris Yee, formerly of Gitwit and Gabbart Communications, Prelude reimagines planning as a thoughtful gift and helps funeral homes boost preneed revenue. By partnering with Prelude, funeral homes can offer families a personalized experience while enhancing their bottom line.

Hurricane Ventures’ portfolio companies recently surpassed $40 million in total capital raised, demonstrating the momentum of UTulsa and the greater Tulsa innovation ecosystem.

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SOURCE The University of Tulsa