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Pulsed Field Ablation Innovator Argá Medtech SA Announces €54 Million Oversubscribed Series B Capital Raise: Argá Medtech, a #medicaldevice #startup developing Coherent Sine-Burst Electroporation™ (CSE™), a next-generation #cardiacablation system for treating cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF), today announced the closure of a €54M oversubscribed Series B funding. The round was led by the existing investors Advent Life Sciences and Earlybird Venture Capital, as well as new investor Gilde Healthcare and an undisclosed strategic investor. The financing enables Argá #Medtech to advance the development of its innovative CSE™ #PulsedFieldAblation (PFA) system for treating AF through the execution of an IDE study in the US and a CE Mark study in the EU. With the funding, the company will also expand its US offices in San Diego, CA, in anticipation of its US clinical activities. “We are pleased to secure the support of such marquee investors who believe that Argá Medtech will revolutionize the atrial fibrillation ablation field,” said David Neale, CEO of Argá Medtech. “This financing enables us to advance toward our goal of validating the CSE™ PFA system in Europe and the US as we work to deliver a safe, fast, and effective treatment to millions of people affected by cardiac rhythm disorders and atrial fibrillation. We are proud of our accomplishments to date, including conducting a 48-patient first-in-human study in Europe, which demonstrated the high performance of our platform in treating #atrialfibrillation.” Argá Medtech’s CSE™ ablation system enables electrophysiologists to treat any region in the heart safely and efficiently using a single, multi-configurable catheter while titrating lesion depths according to the location within the heart. The company’s CSE™ PFA platform combines its proprietary CSE™ PFAgenerator with a multi-configurable catheter to provide unmatched flexibility in AF treatment. Argá Medtech’s CSE™ system uses a sinusoidal/sine wave, while other PFA platforms are typically powered by square wave energy sources. This approach offers several advantages, such as allowing physicians to configure the energy delivery and titrate the depth to the location in the heart. Additionally, the waveform is delivered through a versatile, all-in-one catheter that can be shaped to create circular, linear, or focal ablation lesions, eliminating the need to perform catheter exchanges to achieve the desired lesion set. Thus, the procedure is simplified, reducing the risk of introducing air bubbles as one catheter is removed and another is reinserted, as well as reducing costs. 

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant Belgian MedTech community at MedTech MeetUp! Here are a few key take-aways on how Belgium could become a MedTech valley. 1️⃣It takes a village: bringing innovative solutions to the market requires skills, time and financing. In Belgium, we are lucky to have lots of support available, such as tech transfer offices and cluster organisations (MEDVIA, BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia and lifetech Brussels to connect the whole ecosystem. 2️⃣It also takes talent: not only do we need to continue shaping future generations of entrepreneurs and experts to bring MedTech to patients and care professionals as quickly as possible, we can also help companies find the right talent at the right time: events such as MedTech MeetUp that can facilitate matchmaking. 3️⃣And of course, it takes financing: competition is fierce for grants, incentives and investments. Closing the gap between the initial idea and market entry is a challenge, and entrepreneurs must be prepared to do more with less. By exchanging best practices and insights, the Belgian MedTech sector can grow faster. 4️⃣Lastly, it takes a winner’s mentality. With a combination of talent, academic excellence, an advanced care system and a vibrant ecosystem, Belgium has lots of cards to play when it comes to MedTech, and should consider positioning itself as the testbed for MedTech innovations in Europe, and even globally - and that starts with daring to dream big! The MeetUp ended with a showcase of some great innovations that are already out there, such as IDEVAX and Intressa Vascular companies that won the prestigious GalenusPrize for most innovative medical device (VAX-ID) and most promising design (Allay Aortic Stent) respectively. Congratulations to the winners! Discover our key offerings for health industries here 👉https://pwc.to/49Xqc6e #PwCBelgium #pharma #lifesciences #medtech #medtechbelgium #digitalhealth

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant Belgian MedTech community at MedTech MeetUp! Here are a few key take-aways on how Belgium could become a MedTech valley. 1️⃣It takes a village: bringing innovative solutions to the market requires skills, time and financing. In Belgium, we are lucky to have lots of support available, such as tech transfer offices and cluster organisations (MEDVIA, BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia and lifetech.brussels), to connect the whole ecosystem. 2️⃣It also takes talent: not only do we need to continue shaping future generations of entrepreneurs and experts to bring MedTech to patients and care professionals as quickly as possible, we can also help companies find the right talent at the right time: events such as MedTech MeetUp that can facilitate matchmaking. 3️⃣And of course, it takes financing: competition is fierce for grants, incentives and investments. Closing the gap between the initial idea and market entry is a challenge, and entrepreneurs must be prepared to do more with less. By exchanging best practices and insights, the Belgian MedTech sector can grow faster. 4️⃣Lastly, it takes a winner’s mentality. With a combination of talent, academic excellence, an advanced care system and a vibrant ecosystem, Belgium has lots of cards to play when it comes to MedTech, and should consider positioning itself as the testbed for MedTech innovations in Europe, and even globally - and that starts with daring to dream big! The MeetUp ended with a showcase of some great innovations that are already out there, such as IDEVAX and Intressa Vascular, companies that won the prestigious GalenusPrize for most innovative medical device (VAX-ID) and most promising design (Allay Aortic Stent) respectively. Congratulations to the winners! Discover our key offerings for health industries here 👉https://pwc.to/49Xqc6e #PwCBelgium #pharma #lifesciences #medtech #medtechbelgium #digitalhealth

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant Belgian MedTech community at MedTech MeetUp! Here are a few key take-aways on how Belgium could become a MedTech valley. 1️⃣It takes a village: bringing innovative solutions to the market requires skills, time and financing. In Belgium, we are lucky to have lots of support available, such as tech transfer offices and cluster organisations (MEDVIA, BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia and lifetech.brussels), to connect the whole ecosystem. 2️⃣It also takes talent: not only do we need to continue shaping future generations of entrepreneurs and experts to bring MedTech to patients and care professionals as quickly as possible, we can also help companies find the right talent at the right time: events such as MedTech MeetUp that can facilitate matchmaking. 3️⃣And of course, it takes financing: competition is fierce for grants, incentives and investments. Closing the gap between the initial idea and market entry is a challenge, and entrepreneurs must be prepared to do more with less. By exchanging best practices and insights, the Belgian MedTech sector can grow faster. 4️⃣Lastly, it takes a winner’s mentality. With a combination of talent, academic excellence, an advanced care system and a vibrant ecosystem, Belgium has lots of cards to play when it comes to MedTech, and should consider positioning itself as the testbed for MedTech innovations in Europe, and even globally - and that starts with daring to dream big! The MeetUp ended with a showcase of some great innovations that are already out there, such as IDEVAX and Intressa Vascular, companies that won the prestigious GalenusPrize for most innovative medical device (VAX-ID) and most promising design (Allay Aortic Stent) respectively. Congratulations to the winners! Discover our key offerings for health industries here 👉https://pwc.to/49Xqc6e #PwCBelgium #pharma #lifesciences #medtech #medtechbelgium #digitalhealth

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant Belgian MedTech community at MedTech MeetUp! Here are a few key take-aways on how Belgium could become a MedTech valley. 1️⃣It takes a village: bringing innovative solutions to the market requires skills, time and financing. In Belgium, we are lucky to have lots of support available, such as tech transfer offices and cluster organisations (MEDVIA, BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia and lifetech.brussels), to connect the whole ecosystem. 2️⃣It also takes talent: not only do we need to continue shaping future generations of entrepreneurs and experts to bring MedTech to patients and care professionals as quickly as possible, we can also help companies find the right talent at the right time: events such as MedTech MeetUp that can facilitate matchmaking. 3️⃣And of course, it takes financing: competition is fierce for grants, incentives and investments. Closing the gap between the initial idea and market entry is a challenge, and entrepreneurs must be prepared to do more with less. By exchanging best practices and insights, the Belgian MedTech sector can grow faster. 4️⃣Lastly, it takes a winner’s mentality. With a combination of talent, academic excellence, an advanced care system and a vibrant ecosystem, Belgium has lots of cards to play when it comes to MedTech, and should consider positioning itself as the testbed for MedTech innovations in Europe, and even globally - and that starts with daring to dream big! The MeetUp ended with a showcase of some great innovations that are already out there, such as IDEVAX and Intressa Vascular, companies that won the prestigious GalenusPrize for most innovative medical device (VAX-ID) and most promising design (Allay Aortic Stent) respectively. Congratulations to the winners! Discover our key offerings for health industries here 👉https://pwc.to/49Xqc6e #PwCBelgium #pharma #lifesciences #medtech #medtechbelgium #digitalhealth

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant Belgian MedTech community at MedTech MeetUp! Here are a few key take-aways on how Belgium could become a MedTech valley. 1️⃣It takes a village: bringing innovative solutions to the market requires skills, time and financing. In Belgium, we are lucky to have lots of support available, such as tech transfer offices and cluster organisations (@MEDVIA, @BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia and @lifetech.brussels), to connect the whole ecosystem. 2️⃣It also takes talent: not only do we need to continue shaping future generations of entrepreneurs and experts to bring MedTech to patients and care professionals as quickly as possible, we can also help companies find the right talent at the right time: events such as MedTech MeetUp that can facilitate matchmaking. 3️⃣And of course, it takes financing: competition is fierce for grants, incentives and investments. Closing the gap between the initial idea and market entry is a challenge, and entrepreneurs must be prepared to do more with less. By exchanging best practices and insights, the Belgian MedTech sector can grow faster. 4️⃣Lastly, it takes a winner’s mentality. With a combination of talent, academic excellence, an advanced care system and a vibrant ecosystem, Belgium has lots of cards to play when it comes to MedTech, and should consider positioning itself as the testbed for MedTech innovations in Europe, and even globally - and that starts with daring to dream big! The MeetUp ended with a showcase of some great innovations that are already out there, such as @IDEVAX and @Intressa Vascular, companies that won the prestigious GalenusPrize for most innovative medical device (VAX-ID) and most promising design (Allay Aortic Stent) respectively. Congratulations to the winners! Discover our key offerings for health industries here 👉https://pwc.to/49Xqc6e #PwCBelgium #pharma #lifesciences #medtech #medtechbelgium #digitalhealth

CHF 14 Million to advance life-saving blood purification technology: TOP 100 Swiss startup hemotune AG raises Series B2 funding. Congrats and best of success onwards to Lukas Langenegger and his team of medtech innovators! https://lnkd.in/dWQ9kGxf The investment was led by Belmondo and existing investors including VP Venture Partners, HEMEX, OCCIDENT, Zürcher Kantonalbank, and joined by EFI. About: hemotune AG is developing a revolutionary medical device for blood purification that combines cutting-edge scientific results from biomedicine and nanotechnology. It allows specific and direct removal of disease-causing substances from the blood stream of a patient. The technology targets a broad range of harmful compounds such as toxins, pathogenic organisms, or overdosed drugs. Moreover, by being more targeted, efficient, and gentler than previous blood filters, we outperform state of the art therapies and improve patient outcomes. Hemotune is a 2017 alumnus of Venture Kick and three-time laureate of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award. #VentureKick #SwissStartups #TOP100SSU

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant Belgian MedTech community at MedTech MeetUp! Here are a few key take-aways on how Belgium could become a MedTech valley. 1️⃣It takes a village: bringing innovative solutions to the market requires skills, time and financing. In Belgium, we are lucky to have lots of support available, such as tech transfer offices and cluster organisations (@MEDVIA, @BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia and @lifetech.brussels), to connect the whole ecosystem. 2️⃣It also takes talent: not only do we need to continue shaping future generations of entrepreneurs and experts to bring MedTech to patients and care professionals as quickly as possible, we can also help companies find the right talent at the right time: events such as MedTech MeetUp that can facilitate matchmaking. 3️⃣And of course, it takes financing: competition is fierce for grants, incentives and investments. Closing the gap between the initial idea and market entry is a challenge, and entrepreneurs must be prepared to do more with less. By exchanging best practices and insights, the Belgian MedTech sector can grow faster. 4️⃣Lastly, it takes a winner’s mentality. With a combination of talent, academic excellence, an advanced care system and a vibrant ecosystem, Belgium has lots of cards to play when it comes to MedTech, and should consider positioning itself as the testbed for MedTech innovations in Europe, and even globally - and that starts with daring to dream big! The MeetUp ended with a showcase of some great innovations that are already out there, such as @IDEVAX and @Intressa Vascular, companies that won the prestigious GalenusPrize for most innovative medical device (VAX-ID) and most promising design (Allay Aortic Stent) respectively. Congratulations to the winners! Discover our key offerings for health industries here 👉https://pwc.to/49Xqc6e #PwCBelgium #pharma #lifesciences #medtech #medtechbelgium #digitalhealth

Flashback to the EXPO: Startup Creasphere Meets The Swiss Innovation Ecosystem, where Volv Global SA was present as one of the flagship innovative companies in Switzerland. Based at the Biopôle Lausanne, we focus on finding those patients that clinicians find difficult to recognise and typically remain undiagnosed. We arrived at this innovation, starting out from a real medical and (pharma) business problem statement that is common, not only in the rare disease space, but in many other more common indications: for many diseases, patients experience long diagnostic delays. One of our first customers had a drug in market for a disease with a prevalence of 4 per million, but only ever found 1. So, this is the basic problem we solve for. But we have now further refined our capabilities to find such patients significantly, demonstrably sooner than they might normally be diagnosed in clinical practice. And this is particularly important when dealing with progressive diseases. Also, we have developed methods to predict which patients are likely to progress quicker than others, so we can help direct focus, attention and often limited healthcare resources, to those that may need them most urgently. Want to learn more about what we do? How this helps HCPs improve patient care and optimise clinical workflows? The ways we help drug development companies accelerate their development programs? And support the commercial lifecycle of drugs in market for difficult to diagnose diseases? Contact us today! #inTrigue #inVolv #raredisease #diagnosis #aiinhealthcare #aiinnovation Biopôle Lausanne STARTUP CREASPHERE powered by Plug and Play Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Basel Area Business & Innovation Innosuisse

#Nomatterwhat challenges arise, Israel consistently shows its innovative spirit! We remain open for business and are dedicated to every one of our clients. It's inspiring to see our companies drive even in challenging times. This resilience is a testament to their strength, further solidifying Israel's position as a leader in the tech industry, especially in health tech. Joya Marketing is proud to support our companies and startups. Additionally, the Israel Innovation Authority is diligently offering extended support to Israeli companies. Discover more about our companies: Eitan Medical, CalleoHealth, Ltd., MindUP - The Digital Health Incubator, Plas-Free, NGT , IntraGel Therapeutics, SURE Universal Ltd., JaxBio, Sealantium Medical, IceCure Medical, Ark Surgical Ltd., Pluri, Pepticom Ltd., Cliniture, CaleeTech, Baccine, Curesponse, Euroresearch Srl #StartupNation #InvestInIsrael #IsraeliTech #Innovation