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AI is set to reshape healthcare! Medtech startup Qure.ai has secured $65 Mn (INR 543 Cr) in a Series D funding round, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and 360 ONE Asset Management. The round also saw participation from Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, Kae Capital, and existing investors Novo Holdings, Health Quad, and TeamFund. This funding will be used to: 1. Expand in the US and other global markets 2. Enhance its GenAI foundation models 3. Support future acquisitions Founded in 2016 by Prashant Warier, Qure.ai leverages AI to revolutionize medical imaging diagnostics, detecting critical conditions such as brain trauma and chest diseases from X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs in record time. The impact of AI in healthcare is immense, addressing bottlenecks in diagnostics, drug discovery, patient management, and even surgical robotics. It is evident that India's medtech sector is booming! Startups like SigTuple and Visit Health raised significant funds, and Innovaccer is in talks for a $200 Mn-$250 Mn funding round,Last month. SOurce - https://lnkd.in/dekh2qSs Prashant Warier Kudos to the team Dr Abhilash O V Manishkumar Jain Hardik Solanki Dr Ishan Yadav M Nagarajan #MedTech #AI #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #QureAI #Startups #Funding #Tech

Challenges and Opportunities- For Healthcare Startups in 2024. The Healthcare sector is currently  facing a wave of innovation and investments. In 2021 there were 2000 health-tech startups  in India. (Data Courtesy: Statista) The startups are creating innovative technologies  that are optimising patient care, healthcare delivery and reducing the cost. But Healthcare startup in 2024  is filled with both hurdles and hope. Let's look into the carousel. #InnovationInHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInHealthcare #softwaredevelopment #mobileappdevelopment

Health-tech startup Ai Health Highway has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Turbostart. This investment is part of a larger $1.5 million funding round, which includes co-investments from notable investors such as Rainmatter by Zerodha, The Chennai Angels, BITS BioCyTiH Foundation, and other angel investors. The proceeds will be used to solidify its presence in India, accelerate international regulatory approvals, and broaden its AI/ML offerings in the cardio-respiratory domain, Ai Health Highway stated in a press release. Ai Health Highway focuses on providing tech-enabled screening tools that aid in the early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improve healthcare accessibility through its AI-enabled stethoscope, AiSteth. According to Ai Health Highway, AiSteth empowers cardiac care by assisting healthcare professionals and non-specialists in interpreting heart sounds to support accurate clinical decisions. Founder: Dr (Maj) Satish S Jeevannavar Follow Rise & Shine for daily funding deals. Stay ahead, stay motivated with www.riseshine.in #ai #startup #funding 

The Latest Startup Funding Buzz 1.    TailorMed, a leading innovator in healthcare technology, announced a $40 million financing round combining equity and debt. 2.    Iontra Inc, a leader in next-generation battery charging technology, completed a $45 million Series C funding round. 3.    OneRail is a leading provider of solutions in the last mile omnichannel fulfilment. They raised $42 million in their Series C funding round. 4.    VISO TRUST, a leader in AI-powered third-party risk management (TPRM), they secured $24 million in a financing round. 5.    OneCell Diagnostics Inc. is a genomics-based precision oncology company, providing comprehensive genomic solutions for better cancer management. They raised $16 million in an oversubscribed Series A round. 6.    Epic Cleantec, a leading innovator in water reuse technology for the built environment, closed $12 million in a Series B funding round. 7.    Nivoda, the leading digital marketplace and supply chain for the diamond industry, today secured $51 million in funding. 8.    Enveda, a biotechnology company using AI to translate nature into new medicines, announced an oversubscribed $130 million Series C funding round. Startups and funding alert on WhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/dDmwtnNH #ai #genai #funding #startups #appdevelopment #datingapps #appscrip #ecomapps #logistics #telemedicine #transportation #creatoreconomy

Post-Covid, India's Healthcare DeepTech space has gained momentum!  Here are key application areas and some inventive DeepTech startups transforming healthcare in India. To learn more, download our report: 'India's DeepTech Dawn: Forging Ahead' here ➡️ [Link in the comments] Zinnov | Achyuta Ghosh | nasscom deeptech | Namita Jain | Dhiraj Sharma | nasscom startups | Cloudphysician | BioScan AI Innovative Solutions | DeepTek | TESLON #DeepTech #Startups #HealthTech #TechTrends #TechnologyNews #AI

🌟 Hey everyone! Exciting news! 🌟 I'm starting a new weekly series called "Healthcare VC Highlights" where I'll be sharing the latest venture capital moves in the healthcare world. Every week, I'll post about the coolest deals and the hottest startups making waves in the industry. Flagship Pioneering has raised an impressive $3.6 billion to fuel groundbreaking innovations in human health and sustainability. Known as the biotech VC behind Moderna, Flagship Pioneering continues to push the boundaries of what's possible. This significant funding round will support the development of pioneering technologies and companies that aim to transform healthcare and address critical sustainability challenges. With this investment, Flagship Pioneering is set to drive forward-thinking solutions that can have a profound impact on our world. Regard just raised $61M in a Series B round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures and existing investors like TenOneTen Ventures and Calibrate Ventures. Regard, an AI-powered clinical insights platform, aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and boost hospital revenue by helping clinicians uncover missed diagnoses. This funding will help advance their AI technology and expand their impact on patient care. AIRS Medical has secured $20 million in a Series C funding round led by BSK Investment and Shinyoung Securities Co., LTD.. This South Korean company is pioneering AI and robotics applications in healthcare, focusing on enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Their flagship product uses deep learning technology to significantly reduce MRI scan times, boosting patient throughput and reducing operating costs. This funding will help AIRS Medical expand its market presence internationally and continue innovating in preventive healthcare. Let’s connect! If you’re a healthcare startup founder or investor, I’d love to network and discuss how we can collaborate to drive innovation in the industry. Feel free to send me a message or connect directly. #healthcare #venturecapital #startups #innovation #ai #sustainability #robotics

Bengaluru-based neurotech startup Nexstem has raised $3.5 million in a funding round led by investors such as InfoEdge, Zupee, Smile Group , and Gruhas . This investment will enable Nexstem to scale its groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, expand its IP portfolio, and accelerate global growth, especially in American and European markets. Nexstem’s flagship BCI platform, Instinct, uses AI to process biosignals, allowing seamless human-device interactions. Co-founder Siddhant Dangi stated, “With this funding, we are advancing the BCI ecosystem, harnessing complex biosignal data to create innovative solutions across sectors.” By reducing costs, Nexstem democratizes access to neurotech, paving the way for sci-fi-like applications in longevity and telepathy. With the BCI market forecasted to hit $400 billion in the US alone, Nexstem aims to launch new technologies and expand into defense and consumer markets. #Nexstem #Neurotech #BCI #BrainComputerInterface #DeepTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #Technology #StartupFunding #AI #TechNews #SiddhantDangi #Management #Creativity #Futurism #Startups #Marketing #SocialMedia #SocialNetworking #Motivation

Bengaluru-based AI healthcare startup Cloudphysician has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Elevar Equity and venture debt firm Panthera Peak. Cloudphysician is a full-stack AI and operations startup that partners with hospitals to manage patients in their ICU and Emergency departments. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gh4Aheea #bengaluru #funding #ai #healthcare #startup #investment #icu #indianstartupnews

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between VentureBlick, a platform for healthcare innovation, and T-Hub was signed to foster international collaboration and create innovative #healthcare solutions. This collaboration’s main goal is to establish an ecosystem that fosters creativity, international knowledge sharing, and marketing and distribution assistance for Indian healthcare #entrepreneurs, as reported by BioSpectrum India. Indian healthcare startups now have access to all of the information provided by T-Hub and VentureBlick to further their international expansion. Their cross-border expansion can be facilitated by a wide range of solutions, including clinical trials, medical validation, #consumer mapping, authorizations from regulators, and go-to-market strategies. VentureBlick is an all-in-one healthcare innovation platform, making connections across borders and sectors to take local innovations worldwide. Kailash Jialdasani Wg Cdr Anthony Anish (Retd) Jayesh Ranjan Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR) To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #thub #ventureblick #startups #healthcare

- 🌐 Singapore’s healthtech startups raised $409M in 2022, doubling deal volume. - 💡 Startups innovate with AI and remote monitoring, improving healthcare access. - 💸 Despite potential, startups face funding and regulatory challenges. - Want full insights? Subscribe to Tech in Asia to read the entire article.