Entrepreneur First is the place where the ambitious come together to build globally important technology companies. Through our platform running in 6 cities across 3 continents, we invest in high-potential individuals to help them meet their co-founder, develop their ideas and secure funding from leading investors in the shortest possible time.   We have built over 300 companies from scratch; have over 5000 alumni worldwide; and our portfolio is valued at over $5bn. EF companies include Tractable (Computer Vision, currently valued at $1bn as of June 2021), Magic Pony Technology (AI, acquired by Twitter for a reported $150m), Represent (social commerce, acquired by CustomInk), BloomsburyAI (acquired by Facebook), Cleo (fintech), OpenCosmos (space), CloudNC (manufacturing), Transcelestial (satellite communications) and many more. We're backed by some of the world's best tech founders and investors, including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Greylock Partners, Founders Fund, Demis Hassabis (Google Deepmind) and Taavet Hinrikus (Wise). For more information about Entrepreneur First, visit www.joinef.com.

Entrepreneur First

Social Tech Trust is a UK's leading dedicated investor of socially motivated tech. They challenge their selves and others to think differently about the relationship between tech and society. Their purpose is to transform lives with tech - The internet has revolutionised their world. They exist to ensure that the ongoing tech revolution delivers positive and equitable social impact: that when their lives are transformed by tech, they are transformed for the better. Their vision is for a world where social transformation is the driving force behind tech - Tech can open up opportunities previously out of reach, creating inspirational change. Their experience shows that when social transformation is the driving force behind tech, it has the greatest potential to improve lives. This is why they want a world where people’s needs inform and shape tech from the outset, to deliver the best return for everyone. They identify where tech has the greatest potential to transform lives, then back people and organisations to demonstrate what’s possible. Building on this knowledge, they seek out and join forces with others to create a supportive environment for those striving to realise the full promise of socially motivated tech. Their core purpose is at the heart of what they do – they transform lives with tech. Whether they are leading the conversation about transformative tech, enabling socially motivated tech ventures to grow, or directly investing in change, they work hard to achieve their vision – and deliver with pride.

Social Tech Trust

Investment firm which in backing biotech, offering investors the opportunity to back promising medical innovations via the EIS and  SEIS.

O2h Ventures

AlbionVC supports visionary founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise. Founded in 1996, today we are partners to UK early-stage B2B software and healthcare companies. AlbionVC manages c. $1 billion of venture funds, currently invested in over 50 companies. AlbionVC is the technology investment arm of Albion Capital Group LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

AlbionVC

InHealth Ventures

HTH is a private Life Science Investment Company. Headquartered in Milan (IT), the company invests worldwide in Biotech, Medtech, Digital Health with a special focus on AI enabled technologies (but not limited to).

Neurofenix

Aiming to make rehabilitation more autonomous, enjoyable and accessible to stroke victims.

UK-based Neurofenix is a digital neurological rehabilitation provider that provides treatment using both telemedicine and sensors. The company’s rehabilitation program focuses on arm and hand therapy through its NeuroBall platform – a tool created to expedite recovery by getting patients to do increasingly challenging repetitive movements to rebuild strength. The ball-shaped sensor was developed using input from over 300 patients and therapists and is personalized for each patient’s needs.

More important now than ever, telehealth will long outlast the pandemic that drove its growth.

Telehealth

Neurofenix Launched a Virtual Clinic for Home-Based Neuro Rehab in Florida

UK-based Neurofenix is a digital neurological rehabilitation provider that provides treatment using both telemedicine and sensors. The company’s rehabilitation program focuses on arm and hand therapy through its NeuroBall platform – a tool created to expedite recovery by getting patients to do increasingly challenging repetitive movements to rebuild strength. The ball-shaped sensor was developed using input from over 300 patients and therapists and is personalized for each patient’s needs.In June 2024, the company launched a virtual clinic for home-based neurological rehabilitation for patients in Florida. The platform, costing USD 49.99 per month, is designed to help patients with neurological conditions, such as those recovering from a stroke, continue their rehabilitation at home with guidance from virtual therapists. The virtual clinic offers customized rehabilitation plans, tracks patient progress, and provides access to a team of therapists. Key features include interactive therapy exercises, virtual consultations with therapists, and a user-friendly platform tailored to patient needs. Funding and financialsIn August 2022, the company raised USD 7 million in a Series A funding round led by AlbionVC. The funds were set aside to expand the company’s product line and invest in its expansion into the US market. Additionally, the funds were also earmarked to carry out clinical trials in the US.

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 Nice Healthcare is a US based telehealth company with a focus on primary care services to business-to-business (B2B) clients. Once the employer signs its employees with Nice (at a cost of USD 30 to USD 36 per employee per month), employees do not have to incur out of pocket expenses for Nice services and can schedule virtual or home visits within the time frames specified by the company. It connects patients with practitioners through a mobile app over video calls or text messages. Members can also request home visits which will be completed within a few hours, as claimed by the company. As of March 2022, Nice was operating in twelve states, and had over 400 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
 
 
 In March 2022, the company raised USD 30 million in Series A financing led by DNA Capital which has been earmarked to expand its platform&rsquo;s reach among small and medium businesses. Additionally, the company is hiring three members for its management team to support the continuing growth of the organization.
 
 
 
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Nice Healthcare

Amicomed is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform which provides blood pressure monitoring services. It collects blood pressure data of patients from at-home devices, applies algorithms, and assesses the fluctuations in the blood pressure. Physicians can be connected and provided with blood pressure data of their patients in order to facilitate their workload, enabling more personalized management of patients regarding medication and lifestyle indications.Amicomed can also recommend actionable and personalized lifestyle interventions such as daily diet and exercises via virtual coaching.

Amicomed

Winston is a men’s health telemedicine platform that treats common issues impacting men such as sexual problems, hair loss, acne, and cold sores. Winston allows patients to consult doctors, place orders for prescription drugs, and offers free delivery to the homes of patients.The Toronto-based company aims to avoid men deferring doctor visits or withholding sensitive information. The consultation fee is covered by the provincial health plan, but the prescriptions are billed to the customer.

Winston

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 Dialogue partners with employers and health insurers to offer telehealth services to their employees and members. The users have 24/7 access to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals via audio, video, and chat options for wide arrays of physical and mental health needs, artificial intelligence-enabled (AI-enabled) triage, referrals, and prescription renewals. 
 
 
 The company launched its trademarked Integrated Health Platform in January 2021 to consolidate its virtual care, wellness programs, mental healthcare services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) onto a single platform. The company claims to be the only integrated health and wellness B2B platform in Canada. 
 
 
 Key Customers and partnerships
 
 
 Dialogue had direct relationships with over 2,000 customers across Canada and Germany as of December 2020 and served around 50,000 organizations through these partnerships. In addition, the number of members with access to the virtual platform topped 1 million in January 2021. 
 
 
 Fundings and financials
 
 
 As of March 2021, Dialogue was planning to raise CAD 100 million (USD 80 million) from an initial public offering that will be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol &ldquo;CARE.&rdquo; 
 
 
 In Q2 2023, net losses reduced significantly YoY to CAD 5.8 million (USD 4.3 million) from CAD 8.4 million (USD 6.3 million) in Q2 2022. Top-line revenue met internal expectations, growing 17.2% YoY to CAD 25.5 million (USD 19.0 million), driven by &nbsp;an increase in new members (by 18.6% YoY), 
 an expansion of the attach rate as existing customers added more services, and full-quarter contributions from Tictrac.
 
 Dialogue Health has not provided any forward-looking guidance as the company has entered into an agreement to be 
 <a href="https://investors.dialogue.co/English/news/news-details/2023/Dialogue-to-be-Acquired-by-Sun-Life/default.aspx">
 acquired by financial services company Sun Life Financial
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 for a consideration of CAD 365 million (USD 270 million) or CAD 5.15 (USD 3.82) per share. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2023. Post acquisition, Dialogue will delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange but will continue to operate as a standalone entity under the &ldquo;Sun Life Canada&rdquo; brand from its head office in Qu&eacute;bec. 
 
 
 
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Dialogue

Grin offers telemedicine and remote monitoring services for orthodontic needs such as braces and teeth straightening. Patients can conduct self-scans (using a Grin device made available to patients in collaboration with 3M) which can be connected to their smartphones and share the feed with orthodontists to access dental solutions. The company plans to go to a subscription-based model after the pandemic. The app also encourages patients to have a 40-second check monthly and share the scan with a dentist in order to allow patients to regularly maintain their dental hygiene.Grin is the only Telehealth disruptor covered on the hub that provides virtual orthopaedic consultations.Funding and financialsIn April 2021, the New York-based teledental platform concluded a seed funding of USD 14 million, and the funds will be allocated to develop additional functionalities by building out its technology. The proceeds will also be used to scale up its team, expand its geographic footprint, and add doctors to the company’s orthodontic partner network.

Grin

Real-time collection of patients’ health-related data using any remote patient monitoring device combined with general telemedicine services to reduce readmission rates. 


A platform that facilitates the transmission of patient data to different locations for further evaluation and interpretation by medical specialists. 


A digital platform that offers specialty care services to address the specific needs of a patient or demographic, including consultations where patients are generally reluctant to meet practitioners face-to-face.

Primary care through virtual consultations for general health-related concerns using a digital platform or mobile app. 

Companies developing B2B software solutions for patient engagement, care navigation, practice management, and electronic health records integration to facilitate telehealth services for healthcare providers. 

IoT is used by most telehealth providers to operate virtual services

All telehealth players are involved in digital health via virtual offerings

Industry players offer varying degrees of personalization for each target audience

Some players offer technology and platforms to healthcare providers, converting physical-only services into virtual services

Specific telehealth offerings focus on diversity and inclusion, providing care to LGBTQ+ or BIPOC populations

Generative AI is used to streamline administrative tasks such as clinical note-taking

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 Neurofenix, a specialized telehealth provider, has introduced a virtual clinic specifically for home-based neurological rehabilitation in Florida. Priced at USD 49.99 monthly, the platform aims to aid patients with neurological conditions, like those recuperating from a stroke, to continue their rehabilitation at home, under the supervision of virtual therapists.
 The virtual clinic provides custom-made rehabilitation plans, monitors patient improvement, and gives patients access to a team of therapists. The primary features comprise of interactive therapy exercises, virtual consultations with therapists, and a tailored, user-friendly platform appropriate for patient requirements.&nbsp;
 The company asserts that the virtual clinic enhances access to rehab services, boosts patient involvement, and improves recovery outcomes due to its individualized and interactive methodology.
 
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Neurofenix

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