UK digital mental healthcare firm ieso, today announced a raise of $53 million (€47m) in Series B financing.
The round was led by investment firm Morningside, with further new investment from Sony Innovation Fund and existing shareholders IP Group, Molten Ventures and Ananda Impact Ventures.
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ieso aims to address the global mental health crisis by developing clinically evidenced...
A record $51.3 billion (£38.1bn) has been invested in global healthtech this year, up 280% on 2016 levels.
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed investment in an already growing healthtech sector, with new funding highs reached for companies using technology to improve research, delivery, payment and consumption of care.
The US leads globally with $31.9 billion (£23.7bn) in venture capital...
Helium Health acquires doctor booking platform Meddy Inc.
African health tech provider Helium Health has announced the acquisition of doctor booking platform, Meddy Inc., which has operations in Qatar and the UAE.
Helium, which is present in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, Kenya, and Uganda, plans to deploy its electronic medical record (EMR) technology and healthcare financial solutions across...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is collaborating with government-focused tech firm PUBLIC to launch its accelerator programme for UK-based digital healthcare startups.
The virtual four-week mentorship opportunity is open to innovative companies focused on elective care, population health, citizen access and workforce.
A cohort of 10 selected healthcare startups will receive AWS promotional credits,...
UK-based health tech firm Ultromics and Caption Health today announced a partnership to accelerate cardiovascular disease detection and treatment for more patients in accessible care settings.
The companies, which both specialise in using AI to improve heart ultrasound diagnostics, will offer Caption Health’s AI software platform alongside Ultromics’ EchoGo deep ultrasound analytics.
Through the...
As healthcare organizations continue to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, they face a new operating reality. Labor displacement, financial uncertainty and new production demands have disrupted day-to-day operations.
Healthcare providers, payers and life sciences are seeking technology to help improve workforce productivity. The search has boosted tailwinds for the adoption of...
Lunit to demonstrate its latest AI solutions for chest and mammography exams
South Korean medical AI startup Lunit is set to unveil its latest AI solutions for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and chest CT by the end of the month at the 107th Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America.
Chest CT and mammography are examinations where doctors detect abnormalities indicative...
UK home care provider Cera has launched a flu-tracking and treatment app to support earlier diagnosis and faster treatment of flu in older population groups.
‘Flu-ID’ technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect deterioration in older people’s conditions as a result of flu. The app identifies flu up to thirty times faster than existing methods, prompting carers and...
Digital healthcare firm Kry has announced plans to roll-out its internet cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) programme for mental health issues across Europe.
The ICBT service, which is already available in Sweden, can be used to book treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress on a smartphone via the Kry app.
It provides a personalised treatment pathway which enables...
Israel-based startup Ibex Medical Analytics today announced the first deployment in Switzerland of its artificial intelligence (AI) solution supporting pathologists during routine cancer diagnosis.
Healthcare provider Kantonsspital Baselland (KSBL) will deploy the AI-powered Galen platform, helping pathologists improve accuracy and efficiency during primary cancer diagnosis.
The hospital...
_28.jpg?itok=XgRdAaT4 "Global healthtech has received $51.3 billion in investment this year, marking new highs for venture capitalist interest in the sector and identifying London as the fastest growing healthtech hub globally.")
_0_0.jpg?itok=40hKSyZ7 "The scheme is being run in partnership with government technology firm PUBLIC.")
