Category: Health Care

Predicting Urination to Support the Caregiving Industry: DFree Raises 840 Million Yen

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Health Care, Medical Device

DFree has developed and commercialized the world’s first urination prediction device, “DFree.” DFree is an IoT wearable device that uses an ultrasound sensor to monitor changes in the bladder and predict the timing of urination. By detecting bladder changes via ultrasound and notifying caregivers through smart devices, it helps reduce their workload significantly. The company … Read More “Predicting Urination to Support the Caregiving Industry: DFree Raises 840 Million Yen” »

Goldman Sachs invests heavily in Japan’s pharmacy DX

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Health Care, Healthtech

Goldman Sachs invested around ¥10 billion in Kakehashi (Tokyo), a company developing operational systems for dispensing pharmacies. This marks Goldman Sachs’ first investment in a Japanese startup in two years, following its funding of the taxi-hailing app GO. Together with contributions from other investors, Kakehashi has secured a total of approximately ¥14 billion in its … Read More “Goldman Sachs invests heavily in Japan’s pharmacy DX” »

AiRato Inc., Developer of AI-Based Cancer Radiation Therapy Devices, Secures ¥460 Million in First Close of Pre-Series A Funding

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Health Care, Medical Device

Company Name : AiRat (Miyagi) Web Page : https://en.legalontech.jp/ Stage : Series A Total Raise Amount : ¥579 Million AiRato Inc., a Miyagi-based startup developing proprietary AI-powered radiation therapy planning software, announces the completion of a ¥460 million (approx. USD 3.3 million) first close of its Pre-Series A funding round. This round includes follow-on investments from … Read More “AiRato Inc., Developer of AI-Based Cancer Radiation Therapy Devices, Secures ¥460 Million in First Close of Pre-Series A Funding” »