Munich-based deepc, a company specializing in AI operating systems for radiologists and clinical organizations, has closed a €11.9 million ($13 million) Series A extension round, bringing its total funding to €27.6 million ($30 million). The round was co-led by Sofinnova Partners and Bertelsmann Investments, with new investors KHP Ventures and SwissHealth Ventures joining existing backer Winning Mindset Ventures.
Deepc aims to bridge the gap between advanced AI technologies and clinical practice. Their AI operating system, deepcOS, allows radiologists and clinical organizations to integrate over 60 regulatory-approved AI solutions through a single platform. This integration simplifies the deployment of AI in clinical settings, making it more accessible and practical.
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Expansion Plans
The newly raised funds will be used to accelerate deepc’s growth and expand its international presence, focusing on the United States, the United Kingdom, and key European markets. Dr. Franz Pfister, CEO and co-founder of deepc, emphasized the company’s mission: “We believe that AI’s potential in healthcare will be realized by bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and clinical practice, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses and improving patient outcomes.”
Enhancing Radiology AI
The german startup addresses the challenges of deploying radiology AI solutions, which can be expensive, time-consuming, and complex. Their platform ensures that radiologists have access to the best AI solutions that meet their unique requirements, validated through large-scale independent data. The company also offers easy installation, end-to-end integration, unified contracting and billing, all within a comprehensive privacy and security framework.
Trusted by Leading Healthcare Institutions
The platform is already in use by organizations including Solothurn Hospital in Switzerland, the Vivantes Hospital Group and LMU University Hospital in Germany, CHU Brugmann in Belgium, and the NHS in England.
Strategic Investment
Simon Turner, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, highlighted the significance of the investment: “The influx of capital into AI underscores the importance of enabling technologies in healthcare. Deepc has the potential to revolutionize AI deployment in healthcare, and the support of our new investors will further accelerate the company’s growth.”
With this substantial investment, the german company is set to enhance its AI radiology platform, expand its market presence, and drive innovation in healthcare AI solutions.
