WearOptimo to Unveil New AI-Native Wearable Sensing Technology at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit
WearOptimo unveils its latest AI-native wearable sensing technology at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, advancing personalized health monitoring.
In conversation with Startup Daily
A Brisbane startup developing wearables to monitor hydration in people has raised $8 million from a range of sports stars and others. The round for WearOptimo was backed by healthcare provider Aspen Medical and former F1 driver Mark Webber, existing investors, as well as 1990s Rugby League star Adam ‘Mad Dog’ MacDougall, who went on to found the weight loss meal replacement drink, The Man Shake, which he exited in a sale to private equity.
WearOptimo managed to round off 2024 with a bang.
In addition to a successful final capital raise for the year, we commenced the first phase of our Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF), pioneering Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) for healthtech.
“WearOptimo’s vision is to create global healthcare solutions that are accessible and affordable, and this new manufacturing capacity is central to that ambition,” our CEO and Founder Mark Kendall told Startup Daily.
Read more about our progress here: startupdaily.net/topic/funding/australian-f1-legend-mark-webber-backs-hydration-monitoring-wearables-startup-in-8-million-raise/
Bespoke datasets trump ‘lazy’ approach to AI-medtech integration
Discover how WearOptimo is redefining AI in medtech by building bespoke, high-quality datasets instead of relying on ‘lazy AI.’ CEO Mark Kendall explains how this custom approach powered the company’s breakthrough Microwearable Hydration Sensor—outperforming traditional blood tests and setting a new gold standard for real-time hydration monitoring.
In conversation with Startup Daily
WearOptimo CEO and Founder Professor Mark Kendall spoke to Startup Daily about rounding off 2024 with a bang.
League champion joins WearOptimo team
WearOptimo has welcomed another former sporting champion to the team.
As exclusively announced in the Australian Financial Review, rugby league great Adam MacDougall has contributed to the $8 million funding secured in our latest capital raise..
Media spotlight: Australian Manufacturing Technology
WearOptimo’s pioneering use of Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) for health-tech is spotlighted in Australian Manufacturing Technology’s feature on the $7 million initial stage of our Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF).
In conversation with Forbes Australia Magazine
WearOptimo CEO and founder Professor Mark Kendall made the pages of Forbes Australia magazine for its December issue, featuring in a profile of ‘Entrepreneurs we’re watching right now.’
In conversation with Olympia Kwitowski on 4BC
With lots of milestones happening locally and globally, there was no shortage of topics for conversation when founder and CEO Professor Mark Kendall appeared on 4BC Weekend Breakfast with Olympia Kwitowski.
In conversation with The Courier-Mail
As WearOptimo works towards the release of its hydration Microwearable sensor, The Courier-Mail has shared details of its Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF).
Life Sciences Queensland honours Professor Mark Kendall
Proud day for WearOptimo, with recognition for our founder and CEO Professor Mark Kendall at the 2024 GENE Awards run by Life Sciences Queensland.