UK’s HealthKey Acquires Syndi Health To strengthen personalised healthcare monitoring

Finalised in May, the deal reflects the growing shift towards preventative care and tailored benefits as mental health challenges rise globally.

The move comes as UK employers lose an estimated £138 billion annually to absenteeism, with U.S. businesses facing losses of $575 billion.

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As traditional workplace wellbeing programs fall short, companies are turning to more personalised, data-driven platforms like HealthKey to boost employee engagement and outcomes.

"This acquisition combines two companies with similar roots and fully aligned missions," said David Joerring, CEO of HealthKey. "We have both been focused on supporting people with better access to healthcare through technology, making preventative care more personalised and affordable."

“Together, we’re going to be able to empower organisations to support the diverse needs of members and employees, guiding them to find precisely the right solutions for their individual needs at a scale which puts an incredible array of options on the table for our customers and end-users,” added Ben Lakey, Co-Founder and CEO of Syndi Health.

“For someone wondering if they should use a meditation app or speak with a therapist, or which specific service would work best for their situation, our combined technology will provide clear, clinically-backed guidance,” Joerring added.

As part of the deal, Syndi CEO Ben Lakey will join HealthKey as Director of Operations, bringing valuable experience from the healthtech and medtech sectors.

The acquisition also expands HealthKey’s customer base by adding new employer partnerships. Clients from both companies—including workplace benefits providers like Each Person and JustGo—will now have access to the combined range of products and services.

About HealthKey

Founded in 2020 and backed by Entrepreneur First, Syndi Health provides tools that match users with the best-fit digital health services using AI. HealthKey, which connects users to a wide range of vetted healthcare services through its digital marketplace, will now integrate Syndi’s technology to power its personalisation engine.