Ventures

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.

NC Biomatrix offers a solution for treating chronic back pain caused by intervertebral disc degeneration. Current treatments only address symptoms, have limited effectiveness and often come with complications. NC Biomatrix introduces a new approach using a bio-inductive protein extract obtained from porcine notochordal biomatrix. This injectable treatment addresses the underlying pathology and aims to restore the degenerated disc as a way to definitively treat chronic back pain.

ChARM, or the Children’s Automated Respiration Monitor, addresses the challenge of pneumonia misdiagnosis in low-resource settings. This battery-powered device provides accurate breathing rate monitoring for children under five, empowering healthcare workers to make correct diagnoses swiftly. By streamlining the diagnostic process, ChARM facilitates timely treatment, potentially saving thousands of young lives annually.

Aspect Neuroprofiles is tackling the challenges of diagnosing and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by combining EEG technology with Artificial Intelligence. Their method objectively measures brain activity related to ASD, improving diagnosis accuracy and predicting treatment effectiveness. This approach aims to shift from subjective assessments to objective physiological measurements, offering hope for millions affected by ASD and mental health issues.

Innofuse is revolutionizing care for the most fragile among us: preterm infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Their innovative Tulive® IV-set ensures these tiny patients receive medication with precision and immediacy, sparing them from the risks of inaccurate or delayed drug administration. By reducing fluctuations and eliminating overshoot, Tulive® safeguards against potential brain damage, offering hope and reassurance to families in NICUs worldwide.

Crainio pioneers intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, for assessing traumatic brain injuries (TBI) without invasive procedures. Traditional methods involve drilling into the skull, posing risks. Crainio's method uses a forehead probe and a technique called photoplethysmography to measure pulse signals. This gives real-time estimates of ICP without invasive procedures. With TBI being a leading cause of death and disability, Crainio's innovation will potentially revolutionize TBI management.

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.

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.