Healthtech Startups

Sotera Wireless manufactures the ViSi Mobile System, a wearable patient monitoring platform that continuously tracks vital signs including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and ECG in general hospital care settings. The system uses machine learning to detect patient deterioration early and integrates with electronic medical records to improve clinical workflows.

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Soteri Skin develops non-steroidal eczema relief products grounded in skin pH science, using patented pH/LOCK® technology to restore and maintain optimal skin acidity. The company offers over-the-counter treatments targeting eczema sufferers and consumers seeking steroid-free skincare solutions.

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Soterius provides drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs services to pharmaceutical companies, including case intake and processing, signal detection, aggregate report writing, and compliance technology. It serves top pharma firms globally with safety experts, QPPVs, and Local Safety Managers across 60+ countries.

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Sougi Korekara offers funeral service plans (family funerals) with fixed, transparent pricing that includes essential items, flowers, and appropriately sized venues based on the number of attendees. Operated by a company partnering with established funeral homes, it provides 24/7 funeral consultation and booking for consumers in Japan.

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Sound Wave Innovation develops therapeutic treatment technologies based on acoustic and shock wave applications for medical treatment. The company aims to lead in advanced therapeutic applications of sound waves to address unmet medical needs and improve global health.

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SoundFocus develops audio distribution systems that enable individualized sound delivery in zoned spaces, with applications in healthcare environments including noise reduction in critical care units.

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Soundtrace offers a platform for occupational hearing conservation, combining on-site audiometric testing, digital audiograms, continuous noise monitoring, earplug fit testing, and OSHA-compliant recordkeeping. It serves employers with workers exposed to hazardous noise, delivered in-house, as a managed service, or hybrid across multiple sites in the US.

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Southeast Pathology provides pathology laboratory services and instruments, including technician support. The company has joined forces with Avantik to expand its service reach and resources.

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Southern Biomedical, now part of Avantik, supplies consumables and capital equipment for histology laboratories, including embedding products, reagents and stains, microscope slides, microtome blades, microtomes, cryostats, and slide stainers. It serves the histology, anatomic pathology, and Mohs dermatology industries along with related equipment service and support.

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Southern Pediatrics is a healthcare organization that operates a network of clinics providing pediatric and behavioral health care, combining pediatricians and behavioral health experts to focus on preventative care. It targets children in resource-limited areas, aiming to expand access to comprehensive pediatric care regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status.

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Southern Star Research conducts clinical trials in reproductive and sexual health, partnering with sponsors to design and deliver Phase I and Phase II studies. The company focuses on patient-centered research across Australia and Asia-Pacific regions, with expertise in managing sensitive data, participant recruitment, and regulatory compliance in these therapeutic areas.

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Spacebands provides a people-focused product or service for businesses; the company operates a referral program offering recurring commissions to affiliates who introduce new customers.

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SPARK Neuro develops brain health measurement technology for early detection and monitoring of cognitive conditions like dementia, targeting healthcare providers and individuals. The company aims to make brain health assessment a routine part of standard clinical care.

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Sparkyway provides a digital platform that enables rapid development of solutions for digital transformation of operational processes. The platform helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness of their services.

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Sparrow Bio Acoustics develops Stethophone Pro, a smartphone-based medical device platform that uses AI-powered heart sound analysis to detect cardiovascular disease earlier in patient care pathways. The software is designed for health systems to identify valve disease and structural heart conditions upstream, improving patient routing and referral precision.

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Sparta Biomedical develops chemically engineered cartilage implants built on its Hyalos hydrogel platform, including Karthyx, an MTP hemiarthroplasty device that combines the cartilage-mimicking hydrogel with a titanium fixation technology. The company targets treatment of joint cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis through cartilage-like implants for joints such as the great toe.

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Spartan Bioscience develops rapid, on-site DNA testing platforms designed for in-field diagnostic applications. The Canadian biotechnology company specializes in sample-to-result testing technology for infectious disease and molecular diagnostics.

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SpayVac develops a single-dose vaccine platform for fertility management in production animals, including applications for boar taint prevention in swine, population control in bison, and sterility in farmed fish. The company targets livestock producers seeking to reduce handling stress and labor while maintaining animal welfare and productivity.

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A messenger application that emphasizes privacy controls and enables users to share location, communicate with automatic message translation, customize chat appearance, and track personal health metrics via wearable integration.

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SpeakCare provides ambient AI that automatically captures and documents nurse-patient interactions in real time, generating structured clinical chart entries without requiring nurses to change their workflow. The system serves nursing units and healthcare facilities by reducing administrative burden while improving clinical documentation, compliance, and care outcomes.

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SpeakSet enables video consultations between clinicians and patients using the patient's television set rather than a computer or smartphone. The approach is intended for older adults receiving care at home, and it reduces the travel required of health professionals delivering remote appointments.

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EverFend detects financial fraud targeting seniors by analyzing conversation patterns and communication behaviors to identify manipulation tactics before money transfers occur. The platform alerts family members and trusted contacts when deception signals emerge, focusing on elder fraud prevention.

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SpecCheck provides software for opticians, optical labs, and their enterprise partners to manage order communication and lab operations. The platform replaces manual processes like faxed reports and phone calls with a digital workflow.

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Special owns and operates a portfolio of companies built on a shared operating system (SpecialOS) that integrates frontier AI models and uses proprietary data from its companies to fine-tune models and build software. It applies this system to industries in the United States, including senior care through its company Figure Health.

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