Successful health initiative in Region Stockholm exceeds target – more than 50% out of type 2 diabetes risk zone
After two years of successful implementation of a preventive care intervention in Region Stockholm, recently published follow-up shows that over 50% of the participants in the health program have left the risk zone for developing type 2 diabetes. This exceeds the targets set for the prevention effort in the region. Research indicates that over one […]
Curus invests in Wellon
Investment company Curus has made an investment in health start-up Wellon. Wellon offers a service where consumers can be tested for the need for specific vitamins, minerals and other supplements. After analysis, a food supplement package is tailored and delivered monthly to the customer in convenient sachets. There is a clear trend of more and […]
Curus Invests in Measurlabs, a Finnish Laboratory Analysis Platform
Finnish company Measurlabs, which offers laboratory analysis and testing services that help researchers, quality assurance and R&D professionals get the tests they need, has successfully raised €2.5 million in a new seed round. The round was led by VentureFriends and supported by existing investors Lifeline Ventures, Tesi and Curus. With the new funding, Measurlabs will […]
Curus carries out new share issue
Healthtech-focused investment company Curus carries out a new share issue to support the company’s growth ambitions and enable further investments. Curus was founded in 2021 by Johan Bloom and has since raised capital from Alfvén & Didrikson, Stefan Bengtsson, e-health entrepreneur Alexander Stendahl, Christian Dahlberg and business angel Lars Lindgren, among others. The new share […]
Mindler appoints Erica Larson as new CEO and strengthens its position in digital mental health
Mindler, the leading digital mental health platform, today announces the appointment of Erica Larson as its new CEO. Erica Larson will lead Mindler’s continued growth and continue to strengthen the company’s position in the fast-growing online psychology sector. She has a solid experience in digital healthcare and has most recently been Regional Director Stockholm at […]
Novo Nordisk launches collaboration with digital obesity clinic Eatit
Novo Nordisk is partnering with the digital obesity clinic Eatit to raise awareness of obesity and promote prevention in Swedish healthcare. The weight loss industry had a turnover of $224 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach $405 billion in 2030. But the industry is being fundamentally transformed by effective medicines that are changing […]
Curus acquires Sweden’s largest prescribing app
More than 25,000 doctors use the e-Prescription app to prescribe medicines. Now Health Amplify AB, the company behind the app, is acquired by the investment company Curus. The acquisition is made through their subsidiary Add Health Media. – “e-Prescribing is an excellent complement to our digital health portfolio,” says Erik Olsson Nyrén, Investment Manager at […]
New research – It is now possible to carry out investigations from home in cases of suspected Alzheimer’s disease
A recently published study conducted at Umeå University has evaluated a digital method for investigating suspected early dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. The new methodology is based on the digitization of the established steps involved in a comprehensive investigation. After a few months, an investigation can be started at home – initiated by the patient […]
Curus invests in Rekonnect – a platform for post-market surveillance of medical devices
Rekonnect has raised SEK 4.6 million in a successful pre-seed round where Curus is the largest investor. This represents an important milestone and puts the company in a good position to execute on its ambitious plan to revolutionize the market for post-market surveillance of medical devices. Rekonnect was founded by an experienced group of business […]
Healthcare jury to judge digital health innovations at Kistamässan on Jan 26, 2023
Four innovative digital health companies will present their solutions to a jury of healthcare and innovation experts. On January 25-26, 2023, Kistamässan will be Sweden’s leading gathering point for healthcare. In parallel with Framtidens Hälso & Sjukvård, e-Hälsa+MVTe and Lösningar för Offentlig Sektor will also take place. These three fairs create a comprehensive and complete […]
New drug drives demand for Geras Solutions’ digital Alzheimer’s diagnostic tool
Swedish med-tech and healthcare company Geras Solutions is one of the most exciting companies in dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnostics. They are unique in the world in enabling early diagnosis through fully cognitive assessments digitally – from home. Dementia currently affects more than 50 million people worldwide and the number is increasing rapidly as the population […]
Curus is the main partner at the Future of Health & Medical Care fair
On January 25-26, 2023, Kistamässan will be Sweden’s most important and leading meeting place for decision-makers in healthcare. Three important fairs are gathered under the same roof and the investment company Curus is the main partner. The fair expects several thousand visitors, 250 exhibitors and 200 lecturers. Curus, which focuses on investing in the future […]
Erik Olsson new Investment Manager at Curus
Curus strengthens the team and continues its focus on investments in digital health by recruiting Erik Olsson as new Investment Manager. Erik joins Curus from SEB Corporate Finance where he worked with M&A and ECM transactions in the Nordics. Johan Bloom, CEO of Curus, comments: “I am very proud that we have succeeded in recruiting […]
Curus invests in Ment – a new smart digital service for ADHD
With the ambition to make everyday life easier for everyone living with or close to ADHD, Ment is currently being developed, a smart digital service that is based on the user’s unique needs and guides, coordinates and makes the right support available in time – for each individual. Among those who have chosen to invest […]
Anna Dalgaard new chair of Curus
The board of the investment company Curus has appointed Anna Dalgaard as chairman, succeeding business angel Lars Lindgren, who will continue as a board member. Curus recently took over the 2021 investment portfolio from Add Health Media, which has invested in digital health since 2016. Today, there are 22 holdings in growth companies such as […]
Important blood tests can now be done at home with your mobile
Two important tests that previously required a visit to a healthcare clinic have now received CE certification to be performed at home using the patient’s own mobile camera and an AI app. FindOut Diagnostic is the company behind the invention and will soon launch the blood tests CRP and HbA1c, which are two widely used […]
Curus acquires Pharma Industry and strengthens its media business
The investment company Curus acquires the media company Pharma Industry Publishing with cash and shares. The new acquisition will be under the umbrella of Add Health Media, Curus’ health and medical media company. The newly formed Curus recently raised capital from Alfvén & Didrikson, Stefan Bengtsson and other investors to form a strong player in […]
Success for platform in digital health
Health Integrator launched its digital health platform on February 15, 2021 on behalf of Region Stockholm. Since then, 28,000 people in Stockholm have registered interest in participating in the program, 8,000 people have taken blood tests and 750 people have met the criteria for participation and started their journey towards better health. On 14 January […]
SEK 136 million invested in Curus to support digital health
Curus carries out a new share issue led by Alfvén & Didrikson for continued investments in Nordic growth companies in digital health. The newly formed Curus takes over the subsidiary Add Health Media’s portfolio in digital health to increase the pace of investment in the area. Curus combines Add Health Media’s Nordic media business in […]
Curus invests in FemTech company Ella
The first version of the medical mobile application will be launched this spring Ella to help prevent and treat problems during and after pregnancy. Women’s health is a historically neglected area, but it has received increasing attention in recent years thanks to the growing trend in Femtech. Ella is now backed by several investors who […]
U.S. patents protect digital solutions in combination with drugs
Already in 2020, the company IP Enabler AB received a patent that protects the use of a drug in combination with a digital solution. The company has further developed the patent to cover many different drugs. Heavy investors with insight into the industry have supported during the journey. In 2011, a patent application was filed […]
RemissHjälpen raises 9.3 million and invests in a SaaS solution for healthcare referrals
Inefficiencies in healthcare referrals cost society about 7.5 billion annually. Through further development of its digital care service, RemissHjälpen intends to offer public and private care providers a tool that increases efficiency in referral and thereby for care as a whole. The company has therefore raised SEK 9.3 million from a number of new and […]
Digital diary simplifies communication
Add Health Media is investing in the e-health company PictureMyLife, which offers a digital diary for children and adults with autism or Down syndrome. The diary facilitates communication between the school, the care and relatives. In March, the fast-growing health media company Add Health Media invested in PictureMyLife, a digital, picture-based diary for children and […]
