Exo advances talks with Samsung Medison for ultrasound and X-ray partnership

Samsung's healthcare strategy deepens as Exo Imaging nears partnership with Samsung Medison, combining AI-powered handheld ultrasound tech with Samsung's diagnostic systems. This move could reshape point-of-care medical imaging with a potential $100 million investment fueling innovation.

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The Headline

Samsung eyes $100M investment and partnership with Exo

Key Facts
  • Samsung’s venture investment unit is in discussions to invest up to $100 million in California-based medical device startup Exo Imaging.TechCrunch2
  • Exo Imaging is in talks to partner with Samsung Medison for ultrasound diagnostics and digital X-ray systems.TechCrunch
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Potential investment amount by Samsung's venture unit in Exo Imaging
$100 million
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Background: Samsung’s healthcare strategy and Exo’s innovation

Key Facts
  • Samsung Electronics began its healthcare strategy in 2011 with the acquisition of ultrasound company Medison.1
  • Exo Imaging, founded in 2015, develops handheld medical imaging devices that combine artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and silicon technology for ultrasound examinations such as lung scans and echocardiograms.TechCrunch2
  • Omar Ishrak, former CEO of Medtronic and GE Healthcare, joined Exo’s board, bringing significant industry expertise and leadership experience from two of the world’s largest medical technology companies.1
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Year Exo Imaging was founded
2015 years
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Year Samsung Electronics began healthcare strategy with Medison acquisition
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