Tech firm specializing in artificial intelligence-based ultrasound analysis raises $14M

An Israeli technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence-based ultrasound image examination has raised $14 million in new funding, officials announced Tuesday.

DiA Imaging Analysis said the funds come by way of existing and new contributors including Philips and several investment firms. The company has now raised $25 million, with plans to expand its portfolio of U.S. FDA-cleared solutions to aid in capturing images and identifying abnormalities in ultrasound scans.

In addition, DiA Imaging Analysis hopes to develop partnerships with imaging vendors, picture archiving and communication system companies, resellers and distributors. The AI specialist said it’s eyeing further expansion in the United States, Asia and Europe.

“We are excited to see the enthusiasm from our growing investor base who see the potential for DiA's commercial success,” CEO Co-Founder Hila Goldman Aslan said in a statement.

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