AI

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By  Jessica Hagen 02:20 pm October 27, 2023
Healthcare data and analytics and tech-enabled services will be the sectors most impacted by generative AI, according to a survey by investment firm GSR Ventures. The survey, which included responses from more than 40 healthcare technology venture capitalists, found that over 71% believe ChatGAPT/GenAI changes their investment strategy "somewhat" or "a little." In contrast, 12% say it affects...
A doctor using the Ubie Medical Navi
By  Adam Ang 11:39 pm October 24, 2023
A new generative AI tool has been made available to doctors in Japan that helps summarise long and detailed preliminary interviews of patients.  Japanese startup Ubie has recently launched a large-language model-based (LLM) feature on its AI-powered patient service platform. HOW IT WORKS The Medical Interview Summary Function is a new feature on the Ubie Medical Navi, a platform offering that...
Healthcare provider wearing a mask while talking to a patient and showing them something on a computer screen
By  Jessica Hagen 04:45 pm October 23, 2023
Sibel Health, a spin-out of Northwestern University, announced the release of its physiological monitoring platform for clinical trial use dubbed Discovery alongside a partnership with AI-powered clinical trial solutions company Medidata.  The Illinois-based healthcare technology platform Discovery utilizes its FDA-cleared wearable sensors to monitor participants' digital endpoints and vital...
A scientist checking on results of their DNA analysis on a digital tablet
By  Adam Ang 12:14 am October 20, 2023
Mesh Bio secures funding for refining digital twin engine Singaporean startup Mesh Bio has received undisclosed funding from East Ventures to assist with its regional expansion. The company is currently working on a digital twin solution for managing rising cases of chronic diseases, particularly in Southeast Asia, where 62% of all deaths in the region are due to non-communicable conditions. Mesh...
Sky Labs' CART BP ring-type blood pressure monitor
By  Adam Ang 12:22 am October 17, 2023
South Korean health tech startup Sky Labs has raised 20.7 billion won ($15.3 million) in a Series C funding round led by the government-run Korea Development Bank.  K2 Investment Partners, Devsisters Ventures, SJG Partners, and OpenWater Investment also joined the investing round.  This brings its total investment to 54.8 billion won ($40.5 million). It last raised $20 million in a Series B round...
Good Doctor mobile app
By  Adam Ang 01:55 am October 13, 2023
Good Doctor collects $10M for Indonesia expansion Telehealth startup Good Doctor has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by MDI Ventures. Existing investor Grab also joined this round.  In a statement, CEO Danu Wicaksana said the fresh funds will be used to develop its enterprise technology platform, as well as new products and services.  The fund will also help in its expansion...
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By  Adam Ang 11:09 pm October 5, 2023
FlexifyMe expanding beyond India with $1M seed funding FlexifyMe, a health tech platform for chronic musculoskeletal pain management, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Flipkart Ventures. This round also drew participation from GSF, iHub Anubhuti, Chandigarh Angels, Venture Catalyst, and OneCapital, among other investors. Launched in 2021, the Indian startup combines traditional...
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By  Jessica Hagen 04:32 pm October 3, 2023
India-based Doceree, a programmatic marketing platform for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to reach healthcare professionals, announced it scored $35 million in Series B funding led by Creaegis. Existing investors F-Prime Capital and Eight Roads Ventures also participated in the round. The company, founded in 2019, will use the funds to expand its workforce, speed up product...
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By  Jessica Hagen 01:26 pm October 3, 2023
Healthcare data analytics company Komodo Health announced new hires just one week after launching a new tool dubbed MapLab, an AI-enabled offering providing information on treatment pathways, disease trends and patient populations for life sciences and healthcare companies. Julia Goebel will join the company as its new senior vice president of marketing and Brad Kelley as general manager of...