Guidea.
Healthcare, digital health, medical-device, and life-sciences UX design agency (Austin, TX); acquired by Invene in May 2025, which was acquired by Carenet Health in October 2026. What does Guidea do, what relevant work can you inspect, and what is not confirmed? Below is UXPicks’ shared agency profile combining confirmed headquarters, project-fit analysis, ownership caveats, and dated source links.
Confirmed Ownership & Parent-Company Caveat (Checked 2026-11-05): Invene acquired Guidea on 2025-05-14. Carenet acquired Invene on 2026-10-15. Confirm the current operating brand with the company.
Project Fit & Services (UXPicks Assessment)
Best suited for: Digital health, healthcare, medical-device, and life-sciences product design.
Documented Service Areas
- Digital Health & Clinical UX
- Medical Device UX
- Life Sciences Product Design
- Complex Healthcare Workflows
Matching Project-Need Shortlists
Inclusion in a monthly shortlist does not place Guidea onto every project-need page. Based on documented evidence, Guidea is included in:
Monthly Edition Selections
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November 2026: UX design agencies based in the United States
Month-specific selection reason: Healthcare, digital health, medical-device, and life-sciences product design.
Cited Evidence & Verification Log (4 Sources)
UXPicks separates agency self-published claims, third-party client review profiles, and UXPicks editorial assessments. Inspect the primary sources below before contacting Guidea.
| # | Evidence Type | What This Source Supports | Date Checked | Source Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Agency-reported (Official site) | Agency-reported healthcare product design and current public brand. | 2026-11-05 | Inspect source ↗ |
| #2 | Third-party profile (Clutch) | Third-party profile and client-reported healthcare project details. | 2026-11-05 | Inspect source ↗ |
| #3 | Corporate acquisition announcement | Invene's announcement of its acquisition of Guidea on 2025-05-14. | 2026-11-05 | Inspect source ↗ |
| #4 | Corporate acquisition announcement | Carenet's announcement that it acquired Invene on 2026-10-15. | 2026-11-05 | Inspect source ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions About Guidea
Seven agency-specific questions answered from Guidea’s cited sources checked on 2026-11-05.
What is Guidea’s current ownership and parent-company relationship?
Public acquisition announcements checked on November 5, 2026 show two sequential transactions: Invene announced its strategic acquisition of Guidea on May 14, 2025, and Carenet Health announced its acquisition of Invene on October 15, 2026. Buyers should confirm the current contracting entity and operating structure directly with the team.
What types of UX projects is Guidea known for?
Guidea’s official site and Clutch profile (checked November 5, 2026) focus on digital health, clinical software, medical-device interfaces, and life-sciences product design.
Where is Guidea headquartered according to third-party records?
Guidea’s Clutch profile lists Austin, Texas, United States as its headquarters location (checked November 5, 2026). Because of the 2025 Invene and 2026 Carenet acquisitions, buyers should verify which office locations and delivery teams will staff their specific project.
Which project-need categories include Guidea?
In UXPicks’ candidate dataset, Guidea is mapped to Healthcare, New product, and Complex business software based on its documented digital health and clinical product focus.
What sources were verified for Guidea on November 5, 2026?
Four sources were checked: Guidea’s official website (guidea.com), Guidea’s Clutch profile, the May 14, 2025 PR Newswire announcement of Invene acquiring Guidea, and Carenet Health’s October 15, 2026 announcement of acquiring Invene.
Are pricing or review counts published for Guidea in this record?
No fixed pricing, hourly rate, or numeric review count is displayed in UXPicks’ candidate record for Guidea. Prospective healthcare buyers should request current rates and team composition directly.
How is Guidea featured in the November 2026 shortlist?
Guidea is featured at display position 5 (unranked) in the November 2026 U.S. UX agency shortlist, with ownership and brand caveats checked on November 5, 2026.