Being fair, no one would desire to waste their days in bed. But it is a bitter thing to millions. And with that fact comes several unsightly issues such as pressure ulcers (so-called bedsores, ickes) and that terrible bed fall. Not alone is Good Vibe, and so not exactly. A team of bright people in Bangalore, India, at a company called Cureous Labs, is out to change all that frown into a smile, one brilliant medical device at a time.
This is no dusty antiquity in old medical devices, family. Cureous Labs is a polished offshoot of the super-prestigious Biodesign fellowship program at AIIMS & IIT Delhi. In essence, it is the Hogwarts of health innovation. They have been pushing themselves, conducting a lot of clinical research in India, Australia (more than 30 hospitals) work hard or work not at all!
They have an interdisciplinary team led by real mentors who are real doctors and experts in their respective fields (the real MVPs!), developing some of the real game-changers. And a warning to rival startups, they already are winning the accolades and grants that include a large one with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. NBD.
How An Ordinary Research Project Turned into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Opportunity: The Curious Story
What was it like when this entire affair started? In 2019, Asish Mohandas, AIIMS Biodesign Fellow and IIT Delhi (the first-ever National James Dyson Awardee of a medical device; yes, that Dyson!), grew weary of it. He realized that solutions to overcome issues of pressure injuries, as well as make the work of caregivers a lot easier, should be available and affordable with computerized systems to simplify matters. Therefore, in 2020, Cureous Labs emerged out of the curiosity to develop products that would truly treat unattended health issues. What they had done to the name, there? Clever, right?
It is not merely that they have some cool technology, but rather that there is a need within their souls to be of service. They are not solely producing devices; they are designing solutions that actually improve independent living and restore a glow to the lives of people with low mobility.
It has to do with being able to make sure that the care and protection are coordinated in advance, when the people have not gotten sicker, since, after all, prevention is always better than cure. Nor is selecting the products of Cureous Lab simply an additional expense of the health care system; it is an inherent benefit that can ensure a dignified and autonomous life. That’s a whole mood.
Show Me the Money! Seed Funding Nabisco!
Breaking news just dropped! Cureus Labs just raised 166 million dollars (about 200,000 US dollars to my counting) in seed funding. The shrewd investors of Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) spearheaded the debate, but some cash was thrown into the ring by Anthill Ventures. This is not nothing but spare change, this is heavy gas to drive their mission!
So, what makes the shopping list with this new money?
- Production of the initial batch of Eturnal: Their flagship product first joins the assembly line! Get ready!
- Stocking that inventory: Nobody wants to wait, and certainly not for life-changing technology.
- Growing the dream team of sales and business development: Time to make the infiltration count!
- The opening of the first disinfection center: The spick and span are a priority.
- Passing product safety tests and certifications: Safety first, always.
- Expanding their B2B product line in India: More brilliant products to more hospitals!
Eturnal: The Device Everybody is Talking (And Turning) About
Today, we can speak about the show star Eternal 1. How about creating an automatic bed turner machine to avoid the most grotesque bedsores and give the caregivers a break of a lifetime? I get two additional, super-gentle, tireless hands. And this: it is only 1/5th the price of the international alternatives! TWG-up affordable health care!
Eturnal is not a concept drawing dust; it is already rolling. It is used in hospitals, rehabs, and even home care facilities. This is 30,000 plus patient turns and a staggering 14,000 automated patient turns logged. Hoose! That many jubilant different backs lie!
Additionally, B2B and B2C pilots are actively traveling between South India, and this is a testament that this device is here to stay. It is certainly not attempting to give the main character syndrome, but it is definitely the principal device.
Publix needs to recognize that the market is ready to be innovated upon, and this sets up a beneficial context to secure ongoing growth and consistency in supply.
Let’s zoom out for a second. The elderly and bedridden patient care market across the world amounts to $277 billion. And the Indian market alone is expected to be addressed with an estimated cool 8.34 billion. That is a lot of people who will improve on the innovations of Cureous Labs. They are not merely playing in the shallow end, but they are diving into a deep and huge market with healthcare solutions that will make a difference and grow.
It is not only a product, but also a movement!
The Cureous Mission and Vision: More Than Just Buzzwords
Their mission statement is this: to create solutions that enable the prevention of bedsores and bed-falls easily. And their vision? To empower citizens to live self-reliantly and pursue their desires regardless of their age. These are not mere corporate disappearances, but those are their compasses. Their solutions are truly useful, not because it is good business, but because they are the right thing to do.
Therefore, when you want to find a company that is actually upending the medtech scene, making the world a better place to live, and doing all that healthily and with a considerable amount of innovation and passion, turn to Cureous Labs. They are not curious, they are curious, and they are only warming up.
