Catalyzing wireless health
by investing in the next wave of wireless health innovation
Qualcomm Ventures (QCV) began in 2000 with a $500-million fund commitment to make strategic investments in early-stage high-technology ventures. It made its first investments in the wireless health space in 2007. The Qualcomm Life Fund now has been formed with the mission of accelerating global wireless health services and technology adoption.
The Qualcomm Life Fund remains within the QCV umbrella but specifically focuses on investing in venture-backed wireless health start-ups that will help accelerate the 2net Platform commercialization. The areas of specific interest to the fund range from personal wellness to disease management. Investments will be made in the following areas:
- Body worn or implantable biosensors or devices for vertically focused applications such as chronic disease care, medication adherence, and fitness or wellness;
- Integrated system providers that do remote diagnosis, monitoring or specialize in independent living;
- Mobile software health IT applications; and
- Health informatics/analytics
Current investments held under the Qualcomm Life Fund's include:
AliveCor has developed a clinical-quality low-cost ECG recorder that dramatically improves the accessibility of this critical medical diagnostic tool and that will revolutionize the way heart monitoring is performed. The AliveCor ECG is designed to work in conjunction with a variety of mobile platforms, including iPhone®, iPad®, and Android™ devices. The AliveCor ECG is not cleared as a medical device in the US and is currently not available for sale.
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AirStrip Technologies develops first-in-class mobile technology that enables access to live and actionable patient data across the care continuum. By pioneering mobility in healthcare through solutions that can be accessed without restrictions—geographic or otherwise—AirStrip will further enhance physician reach and improve patient outcomes to transform healthcare. AirStrip Technologies develops native smartphone and tablet applications for true mobility-enhancing clinical workflow and decision-making, allowing physicians to be anywhere and still access patient information.
ClearCare's technology enables individuals over age 65 to live independently and safely at home. ClearCare’s award-winning web and mobile platform is used by home care providers and makes care administration intuitive, efficient, and paper-free. With a number of home care systems on the market, hundreds of local and national home care providers across the country have switched to ClearCare’s best-of-breed system for its innovation, ease of use, and point-of-care transparency.
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Sotera Wireless is an early-stage medical device manufacturer that is focusing on a new generation of cable free sensors and advanced wireless telemetry. The company was founded in 2004 and is currently developing wireless solutions that address the burgeoning vital sign monitoring needs of clinics, hospitals and remote home monitoring programs.
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Telcare is committed to creating the very best medical device experience for patients and healthcare providers. Connecting powerful hardware and innovative software via a machine-to-machine (M2M), “no wires” approach, Telcare’s offerings aim to provide convenient and effective disease management tools. The company’s first diabetes solution, the Telcare Blood Glucose Monitoring System, won an E-tech Award at CTIA Wireless 2010®, the People’s Choice Award at CTIA Wireless 2009®, and Best in Show at MobiTechFest 2009.
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