Author: OurCrowd

[enVerid in NETL] NETL innovations recognized with R&D 100 Awards

Nov 7, 2016 |

Three technologies advanced by the Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), in collaboration with the laboratory’s strategic partners, have been recognized by R&D Magazine as among the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the commercial marketplace within the past year. The award-winning technologies reflect NETL’s focus on science and technology innovations that seek to discover, integrate, and mature technologies that enhance the nation’s energy security and protect the environment for future generations. Read more on NETL...

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[SightDx in Geektime] Israeli startup SightDx is developing a handheld malaria detector

Nov 3, 2016 |

While countries like Sri Lanka have become malaria-free in recent years, malaria remains a potent global disease. Transmitted by mosquitoes, it kills nearly half a million people annually, primarily in tropical regions. Treatment programs are still ongoing worldwide, including in India, Sri Lanka’s northern neighborhood, which is still affected by the disease. The WHO outlined in its new Global Technical Strategy for Malaria that, “Strengthening malaria surveillance is fundamental to program planning and implementation and is a crucial factor for accelerating progress” with the goal of eradicating epidemic outbreaks by 2030. This is where where Israeli rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) company Sight Diagnostics, or SightDx, comes in. On the heels of its existing Parasight devices in African, European, and Asian hospitals that use advanced computer vison technology to detect malaria-bearing parasites in blood, SightDx is now partnering with the US Army Medical Research Directorate Kenya (USAMRD-K). There, they will “develop and test the next generation of the SightDx malaria diagnostic technology … a portable malaria and complete blood count (CBC) reader” that will be field tested in Kenya. Read more on Geektime...

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Investing in a Healthy Humanity: Introducing Israel’s first digital health fund, OurCrowd Qure

Investing in a Healthy Humanity: Introducing Israel’s first digital health fund, OurCrowd Qure

Nov 2, 2016 | , ,

Pop quiz: What’s the most important medical device you’ll use in the coming years? If you said mobile phone — you’re in good shape. Emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, internet of things, and mobile apps, are connecting the digital and physical worlds and changing the behaviors of both physicians and patients. In other words, digital health is revolutionizing our approach to medicine, refining healthcare, and improving our well being. Digital health solutions are becoming necessary now more than ever as the global population ages and healthcare demands accelerate, all while supplies and services cannot keep pace. Accelerating the “Qure” OurCrowd is excited to announce the launch of Israel’s first exclusively-focused digital health fund — OurCrowd Qure. The fund is raising $30-$50M to invest in Seed and Series A rounds in innovative digital health startups from areas like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Genomics, and Mobile Patient-Centric Solutions. Ultimately, companies that offer solutions to improve quality while simultaneously lowering costs through empowered patients, medical teams, and payers. Digital health is one of the fastest growing sectors in terms of funding and M&A activity. Exclusively focusing in digital health...

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[Maniv Portfolio Company in in TechCrunch] Otonomo raises $12 million to make data from connected cars useful

Nov 1, 2016 |

The company’s systems gather driver and vehicle data from disparate automakers and original equipment manufacturers. It then normalizes the data, so different organizations can use it to learn more about drivers collectively, or reach them with new products and services. Otonomo has raised $12 million in venture funding to scale its technology and business. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, joined by StageOne Ventures, Maniv Mobility and LocalGlobe. Read more on TechCrunch...

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