Ventures

Hemeo addresses the challenge of treating ICU patients with coagulation issues by developing a decision support system. This system uses patient data and real-time monitoring to accurately assess bleeding and thrombosis risks. By modeling the coagulation system with a smart algorithm, it provides personalized recommendations to clinicians, helping them make more informed therapy decisions. With ICU patients at high risk for venous thromboembolism and bleeding incidents, this solution aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce uncertainty in treatment.

The challenge with lung cancer lies in its late detection, often leading to unfortunate outcomes. Current screening methods like low-dose CT scans are costly and have radiation risks, while blood tests lack accuracy or are too expensive. Our solution offers a non-invasive blood test that detects lung cancer early with high sensitivity and specificity. This test, with its multi-protein panel, can identify even stage I cancer, improving survival rates and reducing unnecessary procedures.

Bilihome aims to revolutionize jaundice treatment for newborns by bringing safe and effective phototherapy from the hospital to the comfort of home. Currently, traditional methods require babies to be isolated in hospitals, disrupting bonding and caregiving between parents and infants. Bilihome's solution integrates blue light therapy into a comfortable garment, allowing newborns to receive treatment while being held, breastfed, and cared for as usual. This patient-centered innovation enables natural care at home, freeing up hospital bed space and promoting family-centric care.

Neurolieve Biosciences, a pre-clinical stage company, is developing Fc2-13 GalR2, an innovative bioengineered protein (FC fusion protein) targeting neuropathic pain. Peripheral Neuropathy, a debilitating condition affecting millions, damages the peripheral nervous system, causing severe discomfort and lowering quality of life. The fusion protein reduces peripheral neuron excitability, providing pain relief. After successful in vitro and in vivo validations, the company is advancing towards GLP toxicology studies completion.

Arne enhances urgent neonatal care by using augmented reality and artificial intelligence to provide real-time clinical decision support. In stressful situations, doctors can miss critical protocol steps, but Arne’s smart software projects recommends actions directly into the doctor's field of vision, reducing errors and improving patient outcomes. This innovative tool ensures every newborn receives optimal care, while empowering neonatologists.

The Pryfiber single multimode optical fiber endoscope, with an ultrathin diameter of less than 300 microns, uses an AI algorithm for real-time calibration to create accurate images. This minimally invasive technology allows for precise diagnostics and treatment in areas like joints, cardiac arteries, and neurosurgery, offering a safer and more effective alternative to traditional, more invasive methods.

SERDA presents a solution for wound debridement, particularly useful for burn wounds and chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers. Traditional debridement methods can be expensive, painful, or less effective. SERDA offers an enzymatic debrider in the form of a hydrogel that selectively breaks down necrotic tissue, leaving healthy tissue intact, promoting faster healing with minimal discomfort for the patient. SERDA aims to improve the efficiency and ease of wound care, providing a more effective alternative to existing options.

OCCLUNOVA introduces a novel solution for chronic atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition affecting millions worldwide where the heart's upper chambers beat irregularly. Their implantable device aims to prevent strokes associated with AF by sealing off the left atrial appendage (LAA), where blood clots often form. Unlike traditional methods, which can cause complications due to their rigid frame, OccluNova's design uses a flexible balloon to fully seal the LAA. This innovative approach minimizes risks like pericardial effusions and incomplete closure, offering a safer option for AF patients.