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Cactus, a premier strategic consultancy & design firm working with leading healthcare organizations, startups, and wellness brands around the globe, announced it has acquired healthcare software engineering firm Lightmatter. The acquisition adds veteran software development and data engineering expertise to Cactus’ existing capabilities in digital product strategy, digital design, and software engineering, strengthening the firm’s ability to design, build, and deploy impactful solutions within the healthcare sector that integrate digital technology, physical space, and human-powered services.
“Lightmatter has established itself as one of the most innovative product development shops working in healthcare today, and has shown a profound understanding of the challenges health systems and startups currently face,” said Noah Waxman, CEO and Co-Founder of Cactus. “Their expertise in software development and data engineering will accelerate our ability to provide healthcare companies with digital solutions to solve their most urgent problems.”
In a moment defined by rapid AI advancements and profound shifts in the technology landscape, the need for visionary digital leadership has never been more critical. By bringing Lightmatter into the Cactus ecosystem, the firm is positioning itself to lead clients through this era of transformation, offering innovative solutions and strategic guidance to navigate the evolving digital world.
Lightmatter has empowered NYU Langone Health, Providence Health & Services, Northwell Health, Harvard Medical School, and many more forward-thinking healthcare organizations to build a healthier, tech-enabled future. Lightmatter builds custom and integrated solutions that help eliminate the design, technical, and infrastructural challenges that burden the healthcare and life sciences industries, while still keeping patients, providers, and payors in mind. Cactus sought Lightmatter for its deep software development and data engineering expertise in the healthcare sector, enabling Cactus to scale its impact across clients’ full project lifecycles. Lightmatter brings to Cactus deep experience across:
- Software Engineering: Thoughtfully plan, build, and launch companies’ most important software projects. Includes development of web and mobile apps, APIs, and integrations for both enterprise companies and fast-growing startups.
- Data Engineering: Comprehensive data infrastructure is fundamental to enabling informed decision-making and driving growth for businesses of all sizes and industries. Lightmatter’s knowledge and experience helps companies harness the full potential of their data.
“We’ve long admired Cactus’ transformational work blending physical and digital experiences for some of the most innovative healthcare systems and wellness companies,” said Greg Hausheer, former CEO and founder of Lightmatter and current Head of Engineering at Cactus. “We’re thrilled to now be a part of the Cactus family, where our deep expertise in healthcare-centric software development and data engineering will blend seamlessly with their interdisciplinary design expertise. Digital health has been a significant innovation throughout the past decade, but to deliver the most exceptional care and care experience, bits and atoms are best leveraged when combined.”
Over the past 10 years, Cactus has been a trusted partner to a diverse range of healthcare and wellness organizations including leading healthcare systems like Mount Sinai, Mayo Clinic, AdventHealth, and Wellstar Health System, as well as global longevity and wellness leaders like Aescape, Canyon Ranch, and the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi. The firm partners with senior leaders to plan, ideate, design, and build new products, spaces, and experiences, utilizing a unique model that integrates strategic consulting, product design, digital design, and architectural design services within a single team.
