VeinTech
Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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AUD20.0k | Grant | ||
* | AUD1.0k | Grant | |
* | AUD200k | Grant | |
* | AUD95.0k | Angel | |
AUD180k | Angel | ||
* | AUD493k | Grant | |
* | $1.7m | Grant | |
* | AUD500k | Grant | |
Total Funding | AUD4.2m |
Recent News about VeinTech
EditVeinTech is an innovative Australian medical technology startup focused on revolutionizing the process of intravenous (IV) access and blood draws. The company has developed the VeinWave, a handheld and ultraportable device designed to quickly and accurately locate veins, ensuring successful cannulation (insertion of a tube into a vein) on the first attempt. This technology addresses a significant problem in the medical field where traditional methods of vein finding, which rely on visual examination and manual palpation (feeling with hands), have a high failure rate.
VeinTech primarily serves healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners who perform IV insertions and blood draws. Their target market includes patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVAs), such as children, chemotherapy patients, and obese individuals, who often experience higher rates of failed cannulation attempts.
The company operates within the medical technology (medtech) sector, focusing on vascular access solutions. VeinTech's business model is centered around the sale of the VeinWave device to healthcare institutions and professionals. By minimizing training requirements and keeping costs low, VeinTech aims to facilitate widespread adoption of their technology. The company generates revenue through direct sales of the VeinWave units and potentially through service and maintenance contracts.
VeinTech's innovative solution not only reduces the pain and stress associated with multiple failed IV attempts but also offers significant cost savings for healthcare systems. In Australia alone, failed cannulations cost approximately AU$700 million annually. With the global rise in chronic diseases and obesity, the demand for effective vein-finding solutions is expected to grow, positioning VeinTech favorably in the market.
Keywords: VeinTech, VeinWave, vein finder, cannulation, IV access, medtech, healthcare, vascular access, medical device, startup.