Biomedical Engineering Startups in Africa

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Biomedical engineering in Southern Africa is emerging, but faces challenges. While startups like LifeQ gain attention, infrastructure, funding, and skilled workforce remain limited. Local leaders acknowledge potential but emphasize the need for government support, partnerships, and investment in research and development.

Cummulative Funding

$47M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

3

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

3

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Startup	Overview	Last round	Total raised	Founded
1. LifeQ South Africa LifeQ is a SA biotech startup which provides users with access to health information derived from wearable devices. LifeQ South Africa	LifeQ is a SA biotech startup which provides users with access to health information derived from wearable devices.	Series A	$ 47,000,000	2014
2. Impulse Biomedical South Africa Impulse Biomedical is a Cape Town-based multi-medical device development startup. Impulse Biomedical South Africa	Impulse Biomedical is a Cape Town-based multi-medical device development startup.	Pre-seed	Undisclosed	2018

LifeQ

Founded

2014

Overview

LifeQ is a SA biotech startup which provides users with access to health information derived from wearable devices.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 47,000,000

Employee

51-200

Impulse Biomedical