NearWave
YC W22Austin, US · Founded 2022 · 3 employees · 6 known investors
NearWave develops a handheld medical device using frequency domain near infrared spectroscopy (fdNIRS) to non-invasively measure tissue oxygen saturation and hemoglobin concentrations for clinical and research applications. The device is positioned for use in clinical diagnostics, sports medicine, and cardiovascular health assessment.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSArtificial IntelligenceHard TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
NearWave was founded in 2022 by Roy Stillwell.
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Roy Stillwellin𝕏FounderRoy Stillwell holds a PhD in electrical engineering with expertise in biophotonics research. He co-founded NearWave in 2020 with Professor Thomas O'Sullivan and serves as CEO and chief engineer.
Investors · 6
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- What does NearWave do?
- NearWave develops a handheld medical device using frequency domain near infrared spectroscopy (fdNIRS) to non-invasively measure tissue oxygen saturation and hemoglobin concentrations for clinical and research applications. The device is positioned for use in clinical diagnostics, sports medicine, and cardiovascular health assessment.
- Who founded NearWave?
- NearWave was founded by Roy Stillwell in 2022.
- Who are NearWave's investors?
- NearWave's investors include 1842, Cancer Fund, Elevate Ventures, Health Wildcatters, IrishAngels, Y Combinator.
- Where is NearWave headquartered?
- NearWave is headquartered in Austin, US.