- Backed by Panache Ventures, angel investors, and Yukon government grants, PeerSupport.io is redefining how high-impact health tech is built, deployed and scaled in Canada.
- Founded and developed in the Yukon, PeerSupport.io’s success is a testament to the territory’s commitment to fostering local innovation and supporting visionary founders through its economic development programs.
- Company now preparing for a Seed round as interest grows from major Canadian health systems.
Whitehorse, Yukon – PeerSupport.io, a health tech startup founded in the Yukon, is making waves in the healthcare sector with its flagship product, Spotlight, an AI-powered referral and care navigation platform that streamlines access to care, reduces pressure on providers, and improves patient outcomes.
Spotlight integrates directly with electronic medical records (EMRs) to automate referrals, surface appropriate care pathways, and match patients to the right specialists in seconds. With studies showing that doctors spend up to 40% of their time navigating EMRs, Spotlight arrives at a critical moment, offering intelligent automation that frees providers to focus on care instead of clicking through systems.
Earlier deployments of Spotlight in Ontario have shown compelling results, including reducing average patient wait times by up to 27 weeks, decreasing provider-reported administrative stress by 93%, and saving more than $200,000 annually per community health centre. Now in its most refined product iteration, Spotlight is set to officially hit the market this summer.
“We know that every healthcare system in Canada is facing the same reality with too many patients, and not enough time or support for those doing the work,” said Chirag Jadhwani, founder and CEO of PeerSupport.io. “With Spotlight, we’re giving providers a smarter way forward with a focus on care instead of chasing paperwork. Our goal is simple: fewer delays, better matches, and a more sustainable system for everyone involved.”
Spotlight is currently available to institutional customers in Yukon, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Toronto, providing a scalable, proven solution for healthcare systems looking to reduce costs, increase continuity of care, and preserve the energy of Canada’s overburdened providers.
“PeerSupport.io is exactly the kind of innovation we’re proud to see coming from the Yukon – with the potential to make an impact across Canada,” added Yukon Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai. “The Spotlight platform proves that when we invest in local innovators, we get national results. PeerSupport.io is a powerful example of how collaboration between entrepreneurs and government can drive meaningful, system-wide change and create tangible benefits for communities across the country.”
With growing interest from health systems and funders, PeerSupport.io is preparing for its Seed investment round. PeerSupport.io has been profitable since day one, and the company’s revenue-first, product-led approach is now drawing attention as a standout model for sustainable innovation in Canada’s health tech ecosystem.
Earlier this month, Chirag was named a recipient of Yukonstruct’s Hall of Innovators Award. This honour celebrates visionaries who are transforming the Yukon through bold ideas and boundary-pushing innovation. The award is a powerful reflection of PeerSupport.io’s homegrown impact and the kind of leadership that is putting Yukon innovation on the national map.
“PeerSupport.io is exactly what we look for in a founder-led company,” said Patrick Lor, Managing Partner at Panache Ventures. “Chirag has built an infinitely scalable business. He asks the right questions and turns answers into action. PeerSupport is solving a real and urgent problem in healthcare, and we’re proud to back a founder with this kind of vision and grit.”
The company is now growing steadily, supported by a dedicated team of eight full-time staff, and Spotlight is currently under evaluation by several major health systems in Canada. As the company approaches its market launch, the strength of its team culture has become as distinctive as the product itself.
“We’ve grown into a successful, coast-to-coast team rooted in shared values and an authentic sense of purpose,” said Sarah Johnstone, Chief Operating Officer at PeerSupport.io. “What makes this team special is that we’re building something complex and ambitious, but doing it in a way that’s human. It’s a culture that brings out the best in people, and I think that’s a big reason we’ve been able to move so quickly and with such impact.”
About PeerSupport.io
PeerSupport.io builds AI tools that simplify healthcare navigation for providers and patients. Its flagship product, Spotlight, integrates directly with EMRs to automate referral-making, predict patient needs, and match people to care in seconds. Backed by Panache Ventures and angel investors, PeerSupport.io is proudly founded in the Yukon, with operations in Vancouver and Toronto. Learn more: www.peersupport.io.
