Both Amazon and Google have invested in the same health care start - up in a single week . Aiva confirmed the contribution from the Google Assistant Investment Program , before it was then included in the latest investments from Amazon 's Alexa platform . Hello, humans': Previously raising $ 100,000 in a financing round last year , Aiva has not yet commented on the recent funding . The Los Angeles - based company produces voice - based operating systems that gives patients and staff better contact with care providers , as well as entertainment and education options . Integrated with Google Home and Amazon Echo , Aiva 's smart ##phones are currently being tested at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center .
Both Amazon and Google have invested in the same health care start - up in a single week . Aiva confirmed the contribution from the Google Assistant Investment Program , before it was then included in the latest investments from Amazon 's Alexa platform . Previously raising $ 100,000 in a financing round last year , Aiva has not yet commented on the recent funding . The Los Angeles - based company produces voice - based operating systems that gives patients and staff better contact with care providers , as well as entertainment and education options . Integrated with Google Home and Amazon Echo , Aiva 's smart ##phones are currently being tested at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center .