Ventures

Respiosa offers a groundbreaking solution for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition affecting millions worldwide. Unlike traditional treatments like CPAP or surgery, Respiosa provides a minimally invasive, surgically implanted solution specifically targeting tongue-based obstruction, a common cause of OSA. Developed by Philips, Respiosa promises effective, durable, and adjustable therapy with a quick recovery time. With its natural and unobtrusive design, Respiosa ensures high patient adherence, addressing a significant gap in OSA treatment options.

Haermonics addresses the challenge of complications after open heart surgery with a transformative solution. Excessive blood loss and clots post-surgery lead to numerous issues, including reoperations and cardiac tamponades, resulting in significant healthcare costs and loss of lives. The Haermonics Flush device offers a preventive approach by flushing the pericardial cavity after surgery, limiting blood loss and clot formation. By providing medical professionals with better patient status monitoring, Haermonics Flush empowers doctors to make more informed decisions, ultimately saving thousands of lives and billions in hospital costs.

Exolvo Biosciences, a collaboration between NLC Health Ventures and Verily (Google) Life Sciences, is revolutionizing oral drug delivery for large molecules like biologics. Our smart capsule technology, originating from the Google X moonshot program, eliminates painful injections and maximizes medication effectiveness. With ongoing pre-clinical testing and plans for an IND package in the U.S., we're poised to redefine drug delivery standards.

Sansepsis is a new treatment for sepsis, a serious condition causing many hospital deaths. Developed by Sanquin, a top blood bank in Europe, it uses a special filtering technology called apheresis to remove harmful pathogens from the blood. This innovative approach aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the high costs associated with treating sepsis, offering hope for better management of this deadly condition.

AGO have developed a handy tool called the Aortic Root Pressurizing Device (ARPD) to help during heart surgeries. This device allows surgeons to check the success of aortic valve repairs while the heart is temporarily stopped. It helps avoid the need to restart the heart to check, which can be risky and time-consuming. The ARPD makes surgeries safer, quicker, and cheaper by allowing surgeons to verify their work during the operation. It's easy to use and disposable, so it doesn't add much hassle to the surgery process.

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.

Rare diseases often lead to years of diagnostic odyssey and immense patient suffering. Therefore Genorare is set to dramatically shorten this diagnostic journey for individuals with rare diseases. Genorare's platform enables real-time, secure analysis of genomic, clinical, and phenotypic data using Large Language Models, predictive analytics, and Fully Homomorphic Encryption. A key innovation is the use of Fully Homomorphic Encryption, a next-generation privacy technology that allows for advanced analysis while ensuring patient data remains completely secure, promising a new standard of care for the rare disease community.

Amotio addresses the challenge of revision surgeries for hip, knee, and shoulder implants with their innovative approach. Collaborating with expert revision surgeons and guided by NLC, they offer a patented solution for improved implant revision surgery. By developing unique bone cement removal devices and integrating advanced patient-specific 3D surgical planning and printing technology, Amotio aims to set a new standard for excellence in these surgeries. Their goal is to reduce complexity, trauma, and recovery time while cutting costs for healthcare providers.