Ogeechee Ventures is a boutique growth equity firm based in Atlanta, GA. We are a group of doers and innovators who look for ways to make the people and businesses we work with better in all aspects. Under the vision and leadership of Bird Blitch, we focus on providing strategic growth investments and advisory for purpose-built companies across healthcare innovation, financial technology, and outdoor recreation.

Patientco: From Startup to Acquisition by Waystar

Patientco, co-founded and led by Bird Blitch as its CEO, was a healthcare payments company built to simplify the patient financial experience through consumer-first technology. The platform grew to serve over 30 million patients and process billions in payments annually, earning recognition as one of the fastest-growing health tech companies in the country.

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A graduate of Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Patientco was honored with a KLAS Emerging Technology Spotlight Award, underscoring its impact on improving the patient financial journey. The company was also recognized by Inc. 5000, Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and the Technology Association of Georgia’s Top 10 Innovative Companies.

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In 2021, Patientco was acquired by Waystar (NASDAQ: WAY), a leader in cloud-based healthcare payment software. The strategic combination formed one of the most comprehensive revenue cycle platforms in the U.S., accelerating innovation around price transparency, modern payment methods, and a better patient financial journey.