Medical device company Viscgo completes £315,000 investment round
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“Viscgo was founded specifically to address the unmet need to ensure an easy way for people with dysphagia to accurately measure drink thickness and improve quality of life.
“Thanks to the investment from Deepbridge, Catapult Ventures, and now GC Angels, we are able to expand our vision and work to have a real impact on the lives of those living with dysphagia.”
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Jess Jackson, head of investment at GC Angels, added: “ Companies like Viscgo, who have identified a problem and come up with a truly innovative solution, are exactly the type that we want to work with at GC Angels.
“We’re pleased that we were able to finish off this significant investment round, and are looking forward to seeing the outcomes of the team’s work to expand its reach both in Manchester and beyond.”
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Daniel Zamora, commercial programme manager at Health Innovation Manchester, said: “The Research and Innovation Health Accelerator supports companies such as Viscgo to collaborate with Greater Manchester’s research and innovation institutions to support the development and acceleration of innovative health and care products.
“We are excited to be working with Viscgo and supporting their acceleration by providing access to specialist insights and validating the clinical need for their innovation.”