LifeQ
OperatingLifeQ is a SA biotech startup which provides users with access to health information derived from wearable devices.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Series A
- Founded 2014
- lifeq.com ↗
- Total raised
- $47M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $47M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2014
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About LifeQ
LifeQ is the leading provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices, helping people live healthier lives. By providing a 24/7 lens into the body, LifeQ’s solutions go beyond an everyday smartwatch, generating business-grade biometrics for consumers, athletes, and the acutely and chronically ill—detecting health problems and preventing illness. From cardiovascular disease and COVID to respiratory disorders and sleep apnea, LifeQ enables early detection and treatment of the world’s most debilitating diseases. Consumers, wearable device companies, insurers and reinsurers, health-tech companies, clinicians, researchers, and analytics companies all benefit from LifeQ’s powerful disease detection and prevention capabilities—representing the future of healthcare.
LifeQ funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →LifeQ has raised $47M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $47M Series A announced 26 May 2021, led by OneBio Venture Studio.
Who has invested in LifeQ
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2021 | LifeQ Series A | OneBio Venture Studio | $47M |
| 15 Mar 2015 | LifeQ Seed | U-Start | Not disclosed |
LifeQ founders & team
Full team →- Laurence OlivierCo-Founder & CEO
- Franco du PreezCo-founder and Chief Science Officer
- Riaan ConradieFounder and General Manager
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Frequently asked about LifeQ
- Where is LifeQ based and when was it founded?
- LifeQ is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa and was founded in 2014.
- Who founded LifeQ?
- LifeQ was founded by Laurence Olivier (Co-Founder & CEO), Franco du Preez (Co-founder and Chief Science Officer) and Riaan Conradie (Founder and General Manager).
- Who is the CEO of LifeQ?
- Laurence Olivier is LifeQ's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has LifeQ raised?
- LifeQ has raised $47M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $47M Series A, was announced on May 26, 2021.
- Who has invested in LifeQ?
- Backers include OneBio Venture Studio and U-Start.
- What sector is LifeQ in?
- LifeQ operates in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device and Health Care.
