To illustrate the potential of Crowdfunding as a financing vehicle for healthcare companies, take a look at Scanadu Scout, the first Medical Tricorder. Scanadu surpased their funding goal by over $700,000 on Indiegogo raising $883,837 with 8 days to go.
Scanadu is a scanner packed with sensors designed to read your vital signs and send them wirelessly to your smartphone in a few seconds, any time, anywhere.
"Simply place the Scanadu Scout™ on your forehead for 10 seconds and in a snap, your stats are displayed on your smartphone. Scanadu Scout™ gives you access to valuable data which your body provides every day. Don't let your precious information get lost; use Scanadu Scout™ to analyze, track, and trend your vitals with unprecedented simplicity."
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scanadu-scout-the-first-medical-tricorder
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