USA – AlensiaXR, a Cleveland, OH-based technology company launched by Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to advance HoloAnatomy software, raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding.
The round was led by Sopris Capital and included investments from the Healthcare Collaboration Fund, co-managed by JumpStart Ventures and University Hospitals Ventures, and the JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund.The company intends to use the funds to accelerate development and delivery of its HoloAnatomy® learning platform.Led by CEO Mark Day, AlensiaXR provides HoloAnatomy software, a lens into the human body through interactive, three-dimensional holograms, which is already in use by more than 20 institutions worldwide, ranging from Northwestern University to Finger Lakes Community College. The software innovates anatomical instruction by leveraging advanced holographic technology, reducing the need for resource-intensive cadaver labs, and providing an engaging, immersive educational experience.Based on pilot studies, HoloAnatomy enabled medical students to learn anatomy twice as fast compared to cadaver dissection, retaining information 44% better when tested later.01/02/2024
