London Startup PreActiv Raises £500,000 to Transform Pre-Surgery Care
London, Saturday, 6 July 2024.
PreActiv, a London-based healthtech startup, has secured £500,000 in pre-seed funding to revolutionize preoperative care. Founded by NHS doctors, the platform aims to reduce patient complications and hospital stays, potentially saving healthcare providers millions. The investment, led by Exceptional Ventures, will fuel PreActiv’s mission to become a market leader in prehabilitation within a year.
A Leap Forward in Preoperative Care
PreActiv’s innovative approach focuses on prehabilitation, a method that enhances a patient’s fitness and readiness for surgery. By providing individualized programs tailored to each patient’s needs, PreActiv aims to reduce complications by 50% and shorten hospital stays by an average of two days. This not only improves patient outcomes but also offers significant cost savings for healthcare providers[1].
Strategic Investment and Support
This substantial investment was led by Exceptional Ventures, a London-based early-stage Venture Capital firm known for backing high-impact businesses in the HealthTech sector. The funding round also saw participation from Bethnal Green Ventures, Angel Academe, and several experienced angel investors. The collective support underscores the confidence in PreActiv’s evidence-based programs and their potential to set new standards in preoperative care[1].
Collaborations and Clinical Trials
PreActiv is currently conducting a clinical trial in collaboration with Bath University and Royal United Hospitals Bath. These trials are crucial for validating the platform’s effectiveness and optimizing its protocols. Early results are promising, with users reporting a 25.9% improvement in fitness within six weeks and a 99.6% adherence rate to prescribed sessions. This high level of adherence is a testament to the platform’s user-friendly design and the tangible benefits it offers[1].
Alignment with NHS England Guidelines
NHS England has recently mandated that healthcare trusts incorporate prehabilitation into their care protocols. This directive has created a significant demand for cost-effective and scalable solutions like those offered by PreActiv. By reducing the reliance on healthcare professionals’ time and streamlining patient optimization, PreActiv aligns perfectly with these new guidelines, positioning itself as a vital tool for healthcare providers across the UK[1].
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Dr. Alec Snow, co-founder of PreActiv, has ambitious plans for the company. He aims to establish PreActiv as the market leader in prehabilitation within the next year. By providing healthcare providers with the tools to optimize patient health preoperatively, PreActiv not only improves surgical outcomes but also contributes to long-term health benefits for patients. Dr. Rebecca Allam, another co-founder, highlighted the transformative results already seen through the platform, with significant improvements in patient fitness and high adherence rates[1].