
Impulse Biomedical
OperatingImpulse Biomedical is a Cape Town-based multi-medical device development startup.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Venture
- Founded 2018
- impulsebiomed.com ↗
- Total raised
- $100K
- disclosed
- Last round
- Venture
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2018
- Investors
- 4
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Impulse Biomedical
Impulse Biomedical is multi-medical device development start-up based in Cape Town. We aim to provide effective, affordable and consumer driven technologies. At Impulse Biomedical we believe access to appropriate healthcare is a basic human right. Although we have made strides in improving access to healthcare,South Africa still lacks consistent universal access to affordable, high quality medical care. Impulse Biomedical envisions a world where researchers, advocates and professionals in the developing world provide solutions to problems that are unique to our environment. We are fuelled by our passion for people and enabling all to live their healthiest lives. We aim to build the trust of consumers i.e. patients and clinicians by developing effective technologies to help save lives and reduce the impact of illnesses and chronic diseases on daily life. We strive to enter the medical device markets locally and globally to make healthcare technologies accessible to all. Our current focus is predominantly in the field of asthma and allergy.
Impulse Biomedical funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Impulse Biomedical has raised $100K across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Venture announced 16 May 2025.
Who has invested in Impulse Biomedical
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | Impulse Biomedical Venture | E Squared Investments +1 | Not disclosed |
| 22 Apr 2022 | Impulse Biomedical Venture | Launch Africa | $100K |
| 29 Mar 2021 | Impulse Biomedical Pre-seed | Futuregrowth Asset Management | Not disclosed |
Impulse Biomedical founders & team
- Gokul NairCo-Founder and CEO
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Frequently asked about Impulse Biomedical
- Where is Impulse Biomedical based and when was it founded?
- Impulse Biomedical is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2018.
- Who founded Impulse Biomedical?
- Impulse Biomedical was founded by Gokul Nair (Co-Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Impulse Biomedical?
- Gokul Nair is Impulse Biomedical's Co-Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has Impulse Biomedical raised?
- Impulse Biomedical has raised $100K across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Venture, was announced on May 16, 2025.
- Who has invested in Impulse Biomedical?
- Backers include E Squared Investments, ANZA Capital, Launch Africa and Futuregrowth Asset Management.
- What sector is Impulse Biomedical in?
- Impulse Biomedical operates in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device and Biotechnology.