There are many fantastic examples in history of devastating crises that have led to a great wave of innovation. Perhaps the most famous example is the Second World War that drove innovation we are still using and perfecting today, such as computers, jet engines and the large scale application of several drugs including penicillin. But […]
Finnish health tech startup Oura, well known for its wellness-tracking ring and app, has secured $28 million in Series B funding from Forerunner Ventures, Jack Dorsey’s Square and Gradient Ventures. Interestingly, American neuroscientist Matthew Walker, the best-selling author of ‘Why We Sleep’, will be joining the company as Chief Science Advisor. Founded in 2013, Oura […]
Nanox, an Israeli medtech innovating medical imaging devices and software, has secured a $26 million funding round from Foxconn. Based in Neve Ilan, the startup is working toward early detection of medical conditions that are discoverable by X-ray. “We are honored to have Foxconn join other world leaders, Fujifilm and SK Telecom, in investing in […]
Temedica, the Munich-based medtech developing apps to help people with a variety of health challenges, has raised €17 million in a round led by MIG, a VC also based in Munich. Santo Venture Capital, Salvia, and existing investors G+J Digital Ventures and Bernd Wendeln, a Munich business angel, also participated in the round. Founded in […]
Oviva, the London-based digital provider of Type 2 diabetes treatment, has raised $21 million in Series B funding. MTIP led the round, joined by Earlybird as new investors. Existing investors AlbionVC, F-Prime Capital, Eight Roads Ventures and Partech also participated. Oviva’s behaviour change platform has been proven to halt and reverse Type 2 diabetes and […]
Sensome, a French medtech turning invasive medical equipment into connected healthcare devices, has raised $9 million in Series B financing. The round was funded by existing investors Kurma Partners, Idinvest Partners, BNP Paribas, Paris-Saclay seed fund, and also by newcomer Asahi Intecc, a Japanese leader in guidewire technology. Founded in 2014, Sensome is a spin-off […]
Ori Biotech, a London and Philadelphia-based developer of Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) manufacturing, has raised a $9.4 million seed round. Several UK venture firms participated, including Amadeus Capital Partners, Delin Ventures, Kindred Capital and a London-based family office, alongside a group of angel investors that have supported the startup since inception. Founded by Dr. […]