Ventureast has led a $4 million investment in DiabetOmics, a medical diagnostics company. DiabetOmics has developed a patented non-invasive, saliva-based glucose monitoring test for diabetes patients and an early detection test for gestational diabetes (in pregnant women) and pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnant women). The investment will be used to advance product development, obtain regulatory approvals in EU, US and in emerging markets, set up manufacturing facility in India and begin commercialisation. The company plans to obtain CE Mark in the second half of 2015 and commence commercialisation in India and several other countries in early 2016.
Srinivasa Nagalla, President and CEO, DiabetOmics said, “India has earned the dubious distinction of being the diabetes capital of the world. Lack of patient compliance with regular glucose monitoring is the primary cause of diabetes-related complications. Our portable, easy-to-use device helps patients and their physicians stay informed of the status of the disease. We are pleased with the investment we have received from Ventureast. We are looking to grow our presence in India to access Indian and SE-Asian markets.”
Venkatadri Bobba, General Partner, Ventureast, said, “An important focus area for us has been investing in companies fostering cutting-edge and breakthrough innovations in healthcare. We believe that DiabetOmics’ device is a game-changer and will definitely be successful in India.”
EH News Bureau