ThinkSono, a health tech startup looking to use AI to improve the efficiency of ultrasound procedures, has raised £2.1m.
Founded in 2016, ThinkSono has developed an AI-powered imagining tool for healthcare professionals conducting ultrasound scans – procedures in which high-frequency sound waves are used to look inside the bodies of patients.
The company’s flagship product is software for non-ultrasound-trained staff to look for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) blood clots in patients.
“The inability to quickly and timely rule out lower extremity DVT has been the bane of healthcare providers for decades,” said ThinkSono’s CMO and Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michael Blaivas.
“This problem impacts settings from office practices, clinics, emergency departments, hospital floors to intensive care units and more.
“ThinkSono’s technology addresses this problem directly and has the potential to significantly improve patient care across Europe and beyond.”
The investment round was led by Id4 Ventures with participation from Brandenburg Kapital, Calm Storm Ventures, Dubai Angel Investors, CrowdCube, Cur8 Capital and several angel investors in the healthcare field.
Fouad Al Noor, CEO of ThinkSono, said: “This funding will enable us to further advance our mission of revolutionizing medical imaging technology, while our partnerships with NYU Langone Health and Temple Health underscore our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that ultimately improve patient outcomes.”
The latest cash injection brings the total amount raised by the company to £5m.