FX.co ★ 8 promising healthcare startups to watch in 2019

Alma: coworking space for therapy

Alma is a coworking space for psychotherapists and neurologists. It provides therapists with all the technology necessary for work. Statistics show that more than 60 million people in the world suffer from mental illness. Alma gives psychotherapists a convenient workspace and useful digital tools as well as the support of fellow professionals.

Arterys: AI in medical industry

This startup offers medical imaging reading based on artificial intelligence (AI). According to Alfred Lin, a major investor, this project demonstrates the power of innovative technology working for the benefit of humanity. The company uses a combination of cloud storage, big data, image processing, and AI capacities for the healthcare system.

Benchling: collaboration of scientists

This is a data management platform for collaboration between scientists in biology, pharmacy, and related scientific fields. Investor Eric Vishria notes that Benchling provides a platform to help accelerate biotechnology research. Thanks to the startup, scientists can simulate experiments and share the results.

Mirror: interactive fitness at home

The Mirror, as implied by its name, is a vertical display which streams personal training sessions directly to your home. A reflective LCD screen switches on at the user’s request. The cost of the Mirror is quite high - about $1,500. Analysts are sure that this project is very promising.

ProLon: diet and counting nutrients

ProLon startup offers a 5-day meal program. It is designed in such a way that the user keeps an accurate count of the nutrients. A big advantage of this diet is that the human body does not recognize it as a limitation and does not suffer from the inconvenience. According to representatives of ProLon, the diet is a scientifically developed program. It is beneficial for health and helps renew the body.

Tia: innovations for women’s health

Tia startup is designed to address women’s needs and includes gynecology and primary care assistance. The company operates as a health center. The project was created on the basis of the Tia Bot application where customers could receive information about the clinics.

Octave: mental health service

The online therapy sessions were set up on the basis of the leading psychiatric clinic Octave in New York. These classes are aimed at maintaining mental well-being of the citizens. In addition to innovative therapy, the clinic offers a traditional approach as well. The mission of Octave is to create a proactive and psychologically stable society.

Virta Health: app for diabetes treatment

This app is created for people with diabetes. This startup allows patients to get access to doctors and medical institutions that monitor the patient's condition and give recommendations on the diet. At Virta Health, diabetes can learn how to reduce the dependence from medications.