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AI Tech in Focus  Wearable Imaging Designed for Elderly Cardiac and Hypertension Patients Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have launched a collaborative interdisciplinary project that harnesses medical imaging, material sciences and AI to create a small wearable ultrasound imaging system for real-time monitoring of hypertension and heart failure. Called Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care (WITEC) the project uses a sub-micrometer 3D printer to develop prototype bio-adhesive materials at the cell or tissue level which work in conjunction with a ultrasound imaging system that has a more sophisticated transducer and probe control channels. This combination allows for higher-resolution images and can integrate with AI diagnostic models to monitor patients in real time. Currently, traditional ultrasound systems are hospital based and only provide a snapshot in time. With WITEC, patients with chronic conditions can be monitored with real-time imaging for up to 48 hours. The system is designed for early detection, home-based pre-diagnosis and continuous monitoring. Further, WITEC is expected to free up hospital staff and beds and enables self-management and more timely patient intervention. VC Investors are always adjusting their "Play Book" with a variety of options for investing. Mikal Ventures is one of those alternatives, offering curated solutions to real world problems. Reach out if you have questions on how we can be of assistance and bookmark https://mikalventures.com/ for additional insights and information.

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🚨 New Publication: Why Digital Health Fails Without the Patient 🚨 Proud to share a paper I co-authored with PwC and the Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM) at NUS — one that cuts to the heart of digital transformation in healthcare: Too many digital health solutions are technically brilliant but fail in the real world. Why? Because they’re not built with the patient in mind. 🧠 In this paper, we: Redefine patient-centricity for the digital age Present a robust 3Es Framework (Efficacy, Equity, Experience) Offer practical, stakeholder-specific recommendations — for builders, payors, regulators, and investors 💡 The key insight: Technology adoption = User trust × Relevance × Empowerment Whether you’re designing digital therapeutics, evaluating health tech startups, or shaping national digital health strategies — this framework can help bridge the gap between clinical validation and actual impact. Let’s make healthcare transformation truly human-centered. -Devan #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #PatientCentricity #DigitalTherapeutics #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #HealthEquity #UserExperience #MedTech #HealthPolicy #ValueBasedCare #VentureCapital #HumanCenteredDesign #PwC #NUS #WisDM Zubin Daruwalla Dean Ho Yoann Sapanel Avelle Wong Rhea Joshi Jeremy Lim Eric Topol, MD Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD John Halamka, M.D., M.S. Soumya Swaminathan Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Halle Tecco, MPH, MBA Christina Farr

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What are the range of outcomes for the GPUaaS business?We see substantial variance in range of outcomes. In our base case GPUaaS model, we estimate $1.51 of FY30 EPS attributable to GPUaaS (scaling to ~26% gross margins), far below the $8.11 EPS potential in our more bullish 'Oracle Targets' scenario (scaling to ~41% gross margins). Between these two scenarios, the key drivers of variance are largely attributable to diverging views of monetization potential on incremental GPUaaS capacity, and associated investment and financing needs. To be clear, we think it is highly unlikely that Oracle would be pursuing this build out (and committing to such substantial lease agreements) for <$2.00 of FY30 GPUaaS EPS – though believe this operating model framework helps to unpack the potential earnings volatility should execution underwhelm. More constructively, our more bullish 'Oracle Targets' scenario in our GPUaaS model implies this business alone could account for ~$180 to ~$205 per share, highlighting substantial upside potential should execution prove out.

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One of the most remarkable portfolio companies we’ve invested in— Colosseum Corporation Inc —has received the Minister’s Award from the Ministry of Science and ICT and is now accelerating its expansion into the US and Japan as promised. "Colosseum is a fast-growing startup that connects domestic and global fulfillment centers, delivery networks, and automation facilities to offer comprehensive logistics services across e-commerce, hypermarkets, franchise businesses, food distribution, global cross-border shipping, and Amazon FBA/FBM operations. In just six years since its founding, the company has established 53 fulfillment hubs—41 in Korea and 12 overseas—covering an area equivalent to over 80 soccer fields. Its proprietary ‘COLO AI’ is an AI-powered SaaS-based WMS (Warehouse Management System) integrated with an Order Management System (OMS), enabling seamless end-to-end logistics operations—from order intake, inventory management, and outbound/inbound processing to accounting and customer service—all through a single interface. By leveraging deep learning algorithms to process vast logistics data in real time, COLO AI enables automation and optimization across the board, delivering real business results: faster shipping and returns, significant logistics cost reduction, around 50% cut in operational time, and a remarkable 99.9% inventory accuracy." Colosseum's rapid growth since our investment has been unprecedented. It’s not just about the technology—it’s the company’s ability to optimize every element with a customer-first mindset and orchestrate it all through exceptional management that has driven this outstanding success. Their ability to exceed targets even in large-scale fundraising amid a challenging environment—and to establish themselves as a global logistics player in such a competitive market—is truly a significant achievement.

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Tax breaks for companies using AI. Four new AI missions for Singapore : including a Healthcare AI mission. Not many governments are helping hospitals’ financial teams cross the hurdle rate to capture ROI/ breakeven at razor thin margins. This makes our mission much easier - we can focus on execution and deployment of safe, reliable AI in healthcare.

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Extended care is becoming one of the biggest healthcare priorities in the region. Innovation and collaboration between public & private sectors will be key to building sustainable models that improve quality of life.

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At Ergotune, we believe in the role of ergonomics to improve overall wellness 😇🫵 At the recent Singapore COMEX IT Show, our guests shared about how the ​right ergonomic setup... coupled with movement and mindfulness, can transform daily health outcomes. 💪 Common causes of chronic pain are related to prolonged sitting and sedentary lifestyles. 💪 Regular movement complements ergonomic practices in preventing and managing pain. 💪 Minor workspace tweaks, such as adjusting lumbar support, screen alignment, or armrest positioning, can help with comfort, focus, and overall quality of life. 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️ We were joined by => Joshua Tan, Ergotune enthusiast and Creative Partner  => Dr. Zackary Chua, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon => Nelson Chong, Pain Management and Peak Performance Coach Try out the Phua Chu Kang leg pose on your next zoom call!! 🦶🏻😅 Follow us on social media for more content: https://lnkd.in/gGYYxqZQ Javin Soh Una Brands #wellness #healthierSg #entrepreneurship #ergonomics #startup #hpbsg Health Promotion Board Enterprise Singapore ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)

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𝗔𝗿𝘆𝗮.𝗮𝗴'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 ₹𝟳𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱! • Arya.ag raised ₹725 crore in a Series D funding round led by GEF Capital Partners, along with Lightrock, Quona Capital, and an innovation department–associated fund from Japan. • This funding round is a mix of primary and secondary transactions, where early VCs and angel investors received partial exits through the Series D round. • In FY25, Arya.ag reported ₹447 crore in revenue from operations with a net profit of ₹34 crore, and in H1 FY26, it reported ₹300 crore in revenue with a net profit of ₹31.5 crore. • Arya.ag operates as a “Grain Bank,” where farmers store their produce in local warehouses to avoid selling at low prices. Farmers also receive loans from Arya.ag’s NBFC arm, and when prices increase, they sell their produce on the platform. • The funds will be used to expand the existing Grain Bank infrastructure, strengthen the lending business, invest in technology and climate-smart solutions, and facilitate secondary sales. 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱... Entrackr The Economic Times Inc42 Media Indian Startup News DeHaat AgroStar WayCool Foods Jai Vardhan #AryaAg #Agritech #VentureCapital #NBFC #SeriesDFunding #GrainBank #DeHaat

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It's been quite amazing to see Shaurya Gupta, Chandan Yadav, Divyansh Ameta and team Wishlink create an entirely new category of creator commerce in India. They're building the rails that help brands grow through social platforms like Instagram, while giving creators a convenient way to monetize their audiences. Historically only large brands had access to creators and only large creators had the ability to monetize well. Wishlink is democratising this in a purely performance driven manner, which makes it win-win. Fortunate to be part of this journey since the seed round and really excited to triple down in this round. Welcome aboard Ben Mathias Nikhil Marwaha! Ashish Kumar Sanjeev Aggarwal Vaibhav Chowdhury Elevation Capital

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