Ahmedabad-based healthtech startup C3 Med-Tech has secured Rs 2 crore in funding from Industrial Metal Powders to facilitate the introduction of new telemedicine and AI-driven portable devices for eye examinations.
The integration of telemedicine and AI technology is poised to enable immediate and accurate diagnoses, as well as timely interventions, significantly enhancing the potential to prevent visual impairment and blindness.
Yash Nagarsheth, Founder & CEO of C3 Med-Tech, expressed enthusiasm about the investment’s potential to expedite efforts in expanding access, particularly in underserved communities where the need is most acute.
C3 Med-Tech’s innovative devices include the C3 Vision-Portable Slit Lamp, C3 Smartphone Fundus Camera, and C3 Slit Lamp Imaging System. These US FDA-approved devices offer a revolutionary approach to diagnosing various eye diseases, including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and corneal infections, among others.
The upcoming product, the C3 Surgery Recording System, will provide a comprehensive system for recording eye surgeries, covering all aspects of ophthalmic diagnostics from screening to surgical recording.
The capital infusion will be allocated towards expanding C3 Med-Tech’s presence across India and globally. The startup aims to achieve this through intensified marketing efforts, team expansion, and research and development for future products.
Nagarsheth emphasized the strategic significance of partnering with Industrial Metal Powders, citing their expertise and support as pivotal in making a meaningful impact in the fight against avoidable blindness. He also highlighted the reinforcement of C3 Med-Tech’s leadership team with experienced professionals and subject matter expert ophthalmologists to guide product development.