Elucid
Elucid develops AI-powered medical imaging software to analyze cardiovascular disease risk. Its FDA-cleared Plaque-IQ platform helps physicians assess arterial plaque types and quantities to guide treatment decisions. The Boston-based company has raised $166M and employs 141 people.
The growth story
Elucid grew from 36 to 141 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $166M along the way, most recently a Series D in October 2025.
About
Elucid sells AI software that analyzes CT scans to detect and classify arterial plaque, a key indicator of cardiovascular disease risk. Its Plaque-IQ platform provides detailed plaque composition data to help doctors personalize treatment plans beyond standard risk assessments.
The company has raised $166M in funding, including a Series D round in October 2025. With 141 employees, it focuses on engineering talent, which makes up nearly a quarter of its workforce. The company’s FDA clearance positions it to expand its clinical impact in cardiovascular care.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Elucid’s largest function, accounting for 32 of its 141 employees. The company’s leadership team includes founders with deep expertise in medical imaging and cardiovascular diagnostics. Its Boston headquarters supports its focus on AI-driven medical technology.
The Elucid org chart
Blake Richards (Chief Operating Officer) leads 50 mapped leaders with 16 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 36 (-3% YoY), Business Development 18 (+13% YoY), Quality Assurance 17 (0% YoY), Product Management 11 (+22% YoY), Healthcare Services 10 (+43% YoY), Research 8 (-20% YoY).
Talent flow
Elucid recruits heavily from medical imaging and healthcare technology companies, with Heartflow, GE HealthCare, and Engooden Health being top talent sources. Its alumni often move to roles in medical device firms like Philips and Takeda. Employees typically stay for a median of 2 years.
Most common previous employers of Elucid staff: Heartflow (7), GE HealthCare (7), Engooden Health (7), Medtronic (5), Philips (5), naviHealth (5). Former Elucid employees most often moved to Takeda (2), AngioInsight (2), Cleerly (2), Philips (2), Novartis (2), Canoe Intelligence (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The Elucid mafia
Elucid alumni have founded at least 3 companies, including AngioInsight, Atherion Bioresearch, and Nexa. AngioInsight, founded by a former Elucid employee, has grown to 18 staff members.
3Scott B., was Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) until 2024Mike Rosol, was Senior Director of Business Development until 2016Jovanna S., was Senior Imaging Scientist until 2014Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 45% direct, 31% search, 13% social, 2% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Elucid: Microsoft Office (40), Python (Programming Language) (37), Leadership (34), C++ (30), MATLAB (30), Research Skills (28), Data Analysis (25), Communication (25).
Where the team actually sits
Elucid people are concentrated in Massachusetts, United States (39), Greater Boston (16), North Carolina, United States (4), Colorado, United States (4).
Search footprint
Elucid attracts about 464 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 16 ranking keywords and lost 10 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.40 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.10 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.50 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 2.40 / 5
Frequently asked
Elucid has 141 employees as of September 2026.
Elucid has raised $166M in total, most recently a Series D round in October 2025.
Blake Richards (Chief Operating Officer) sits at the top of Elucid's reporting structure, with 16 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Elucid staff are Heartflow (7 people), GE HealthCare (7 people), Engooden Health (7 people).
Former Elucid employees most often move to Takeda (2), AngioInsight (2), Cleerly (2).
At least 3 companies have a founder who previously worked at Elucid, including AngioInsight, Atherion Bioresearch, Nexa.
Elucid attracts about 464 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Elucid staff are Microsoft Office, Python (Programming Language), Leadership, C++, MATLAB.
Elucid staff are concentrated in Massachusetts, United States (39), Greater Boston (16), North Carolina, United States (4).
Elucid has about 36 people in Engineering, down 3% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Elucid has about 18 people in Business Development, up 13% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 106 current and 84 former Elucid profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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