Abridge will remain private as long as private capital supports its mission
Shiv Rao · The Five Year Desert to Product Market Fit & a $5.3BN Valuation with Shiv Rao, Founder @ Abridge · 20VC with Harry Stebbings · May 16, 2026 · at 23:43
Shiv Rao, founder and CEO of healthcare AI startup Abridge, explains his strategy regarding an eventual IPO following conversations with investor Henry Kravis.
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“I have a mission, and to serve that mission I will do what it takes, and if I can do it in the private markets, I'll raise money there. If I need to go public to do that, then I will go public.”
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