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Nelson Advisors partner Lloyd Price will be Chairing the "HealthTech Predictions 2026' session next at HealthTechX Global alongside an esteemed panel of HealthTech and MedTech experts, Molly Gilmartin, Professor Sneh Khemka CBE, Stuart Peak and Farhan Ismail&nbsp;<a data-mce-href="https://impactx2050.com/healthtechx/agenda2025" href="https://impactx2050.com/healthtechx/agenda2025" title="https://impactx2050.com/healthtechx/agenda2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://impactx2050.com/healthtechx/agenda2025</a>HealthTechX 2025 The HealthTechX 2025 Summit is a one-day event taking place on November 5, 2025, at The Hurlingham Club in London. It's a key gathering for leaders in the health technology sector, including CEOs, founders, investors, and policymakers. &nbsp;&nbsp; Agenda and Key ThemesThe summit's agenda focuses on how technology is transforming healthcare with a tangible impact. Confirmed session topics include: AI-driven diagnostics: Exploring the latest advancements and applications of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis. The healthcare workforce gap: Discussing how technology can help address the shortage of healthcare professionals. Medical robotics: Showcasing innovations in robotics and their role in improving patient care and surgical procedures. Specific confirmed sessions for the 2025 event include:Beyond the Hype - AI's Place in HealthcareThe Evolution of Telehealth in a Post-COVID WorldHospital to Home - Enabling the Continuum of CareFrom Prescription to Prevention - The Challenge of Lifestyle ChangeMental Health and PreventionHearing from the Investors

Nelson Advisors chairing the 'HealthTech Predictions 2026' session at HealthTechX 2025

The Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh was a landmark event, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a healthcare innovation hub and featuring major investment announcements, digital health breakthroughs, and global partnerships.Major Agreements and Investments Over $33 billion in healthcare agreements were announced, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in health sector investment.​ Key hospital and infrastructure projects included $8.4 billion worth of new health facilities and expansions, such as Hayat National Hospitals’ $1.86 billion initiative and Akdital Group’s $1.41 billion Saudi entry.​ Notable investments by private groups like Mouwasat, Alrajhi Medicine, and Burjeel Holdings, each pledging close to or above $1 billion for specialty hospitals and services.​ Innovation, AI, and Digital Health This year’s focus was on smart hospitals, generative AI in healthcare, and digitization—reflecting the Vision 2030 ambition to transition from treatment to prevention.​ Highlights included the world’s first Diabetic Command Center, which uses AI with continuous glucose monitoring for proactive intervention.​ Visionaries such as Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed underlined the importance of real-time AI-powered health dashboards to track metabolic markers and optimize lifestyle at population scale.​ International Collaboration and Growth The event brought together healthcare leaders, investors, clinicians, and medtech innovators worldwide, creating strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange platforms.​ African and Moroccan hospital groups secured key Saudi market entries, reflecting Saudi’s increased openness and ambition to become a Middle East healthcare gateway.​ Public Health Achievements Saudi Arabia reported increased life expectancy (now at 79.7 years), a 38% drop in chronic disease deaths, and early screening programs covering millions—all attributed to Vision 2030 reforms.​ Infrastructure advancements included initiatives for nationwide access to advanced medical devices, digital health equity, and the integration of advanced logistics such as drone-based deliveries.​ Core Themes Digital transformation and longevity science Chronic disease management and AI monitoring Cross-sector healthcare investment and innovation Public-private partnerships for value-based health outcomes The exhibition reinforced Riyadh’s position as a global health investment destination and highlighted big advances in digital and AI-powered population health

Nelson Advisors week in Riyadh at the Global Health Exhibition 2025

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Major developments in European MedTech this week primarily include key regulatory updates, significant funding and investment in innovative technologies, and ongoing consolidation:&nbsp;1. Regulatory and Policy FocusMedical Device Regulation (MDR/IVDR) Reform: Experts and industry bodies like MedTech Europe are expressing hopes that upcoming reforms to the EU's Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) will bring greater consistency, predictability, and reduced administrative burdens for stakeholders. The European Commission is reportedly working intensively on proposed reforms expected by December.AI Regulation and IntegrationThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has initiated a stakeholder survey to define AI priorities in medicines regulation, following the European Commission publishing draft guidance on reporting serious AI incidents under the AI Act.The UK's MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) published a pilot report for Phase 2 of its AI Airlock initiative, which aims to provide a concrete pathway for generating evidence for AI-as-a-Medical-Device technologies within the NHS.2. Product Approvals and InnovationsGuselkumab Approval for Ulcerative Colitis (UC): The European Commission approved TREMFYA (guselkumab) for subcutaneous induction through to maintenance in adults with ulcerative colitis. This marks it as the first IL-23 inhibitor with a fully subcutaneous dose regimen for UC, offering increased flexibility and self-administration options to patients.Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Standard: MedTech Europe has backed the creation of an internationally recognized standard for CGM technologies, which is being developed by the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) and harmonized against EU medical device regulations.Clinical Device Innovation: Medtronic concluded the UK leg of its ACM2U Truck Roadshow, a mobile innovation hub showcasing new technologies like the Corsano multi-parameter wearable for continuous patient monitoring at home.3. Funding and InvestmentSignificant Investment Rounds:UK-based HealthTech company SheMed secured a €43 million funding round to advance its personalised women's healthcare platform.London-based brain monitoring startup CoMind raised a $60 million growth round for its non-invasive device to measure blood flow and pressure in the brain.Irish MedTech projects received substantial funding, including 'SensABLATE' which received €11.1 million to create shape-sensing and tissue sensing technologies for non-surgical tumour removal.Austrian HealthTech VC Calm/Storm closed its second fund at €30 million for early-stage investment.&nbsp;4. Corporate ActivityAcquisitions: French company FIM Medical acquired Germany-based Vistec, a specialist in vision screening devices, making FIM Medical the largest developer and distributor of European occupational healthcare devices by revenue, demonstrating a trend of consolidation for international expansion.&gt;&gt;&gt;This week in European HealthTech saw a wave of major funding rounds, strategic acquisitions, and innovations in AI-driven care and medical devices. Investor confidence remains strong, especially in specialised and personalised health platforms, while market consolidation continues among device makers.1. Funding and Venture Capital Austrian HealthTech VC Calm/Storm closed a €30 million fund, already supporting 25 early-stage companies.​ Human Health, a London-based precision health startup, raised €4.7 million to expand its AI-powered, patient-first platform for chronic care and multi-condition support.​ Plural invested $60 million in London’s CoMind, which is developing a novel non-invasive brain monitoring device.​ 2. Major M&amp;A and Market Moves AstraZeneca acquired Belgian startup EsoBiotec for up to $1 billion, aiming to accelerate in vivo cell therapies for cancer.​ FIM Medical in France grew to the largest occupational health device distributor in Europe by acquiring Vistec, a German vision screening company.​ 3. Regulatory and Product Developments GE HealthCare earned CE mark for its Carevance patient monitor, debuting advanced perioperative cardiac output capabilities at a major Munich conference.​ The UK’s MHRA initiated new AI projects to improve drug safety and accelerate treatment pathways, reflecting widespread AI adoption in digital health across Europe.​ 4. Sector Trends AI-driven solutions and remote monitoring continue to command the highest valuation premiums, with investors rewarding clinically validated, scalable platforms—especially those integrating directly into clinical workflows or managing chronic care.​ Chronic and long-term condition management is now a central focus, due to rising demand and wait times in European health systems. Solutions that streamline patient data and care pathways, like Human Health’s AI platform, are gaining rapid traction.​ 5. International ExpansionAsian HealthTech firms such as VUNO and Kakao Healthcare are entering Europe, making new regulatory and partnership moves for AI-powered diagnostics in cardiac and chronic disease management.​ Overall, European HealthTech in late October 2025 is marked by sustained capital inflow, breakthroughs in AI-powered patient care, strategic consolidation of device distributors, and growing interest in AI for regulatory, monitoring, and population health applications.To discuss how Nelson Advisors can help your HealthTech, MedTech, Health AI or Digital Health company, please email<a data-mce-href="mailto:lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" href="mailto:lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" title=" lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk</a>

This Week in European HealthTech and MedTech: 31st October 2025

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MedTech (Medical Technology) is increasingly viewed as one of Venture Capital's most promising frontiers due to a confluence of technological innovation, massive market potential, and evolving healthcare needs.Here are the key reasons driving VC investment into the sector:1. Massive and Stable Market Growth Large Market Size and Steady Growth: The global MedTech market is a half-trillion-dollar industry and is projected to continue expanding, with consistent annual growth. This scale and stability make it an attractive long-term investment.Demographic Drivers: The aging global population and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases create continuous and increasing demand for advanced diagnostic tools, monitoring devices, and new treatment options.&nbsp;2. Technological Convergence and Innovation Integration of AI and Data: The shift from traditional hardware to digital health solutions, including apps, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), is transforming care. VC funds are particularly interested in companies that leverage AI to:Improve diagnostics and medical imaging analysis.Personalise medicine and predict patient outcomes.Streamline administrative and clinical workflows in provider operations.Next-Generation Devices and Robotics: Advancements in areas like surgical robotics, neuromodulation, and miniaturized, sophisticated medical devices are driving significant technological breakthroughs and commercial opportunities.Remote and Proactive Care: There is a major push for devices that can move care delivery closer to the patient, such as wearable devices (e.g., CGMs, smart rings) and digital therapeutics, which reduce costs and improve convenience.3. Attractive Investment Dynamics Focus on High-Value Deals: While the number of total deals may fluctuate, VC funding is increasingly consolidated into larger, later-stage rounds, reflecting investor confidence in high-quality, high-potential companies.Measurable Impact and Sustainable Moats: Startups focusing on chronic proactive care or specific, underserved clinical needs (like women's health or oncology) often build a stronger business case. Effective solutions that demonstrate measurable clinical outcomes can often secure reimbursement from private or public health insurance, creating a more sustainable and profitable business model compared to typical consumer apps.Exits and Liquidity: While the path to market is long due to regulatory hurdles, successful MedTech companies offer compelling exit opportunities through mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) by large strategics (like major medical device manufacturers) or high-profile Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Key Investment Focus Areas VC and Private Equity investors are currently homing in on companies focused on:Cardiovascular Disease Surgical robotics Women's healthAdvanced Diagnostics (In-vitro diagnostics and imaging)To discuss how Nelson Advisors can help your HealthTech, MedTech, Health AI or Digital Health company, please email <a data-mce-href="mailto:lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" href="mailto:lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" title="lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk</a>

Why MedTech Is Becoming Venture Capital’s Most Promising Frontier

The current European HealthTech and MedTech landscape presents a compelling and timely opportunity for specialised Private Equity (PE) deployment, driven by a simultaneous market correction and entrenched structural fragmentation.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Following the "exuberance" and peak valuations of the COVID-19-driven Venture Capital (VC) boom of 2021–2022, a significant shift in investor sentiment has occurred. High interest rates and inflation have elevated the cost of capital, forcing investors to prioritise proven profitability over rapid, loss-making growth.This "flight to quality" has concentrated VC funding into a few high-conviction ventures (mega-deals), leaving a broad swathe of the mid-tier market struggling to secure necessary follow-on financing, frequently resulting in "down rounds" or seeking distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A). &nbsp;&nbsp; This distress is amplified by Europe’s inherently fragmented healthcare structure, where complex, localised reimbursement and regulatory systems impede the organic scaling of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Private equity firms are uniquely positioned to exploit this structural inefficiency through the strategic execution of a “buy-and-build” roll-up strategy. This approach focuses on acquiring cash-flow-positive, stable companies at advantageous entry multiples, often lower than comparable assets in the United States and achieving scalable value by imposing operational standardization and centralised technology integration (Tech-Enablement). &nbsp;The value creation thesis is centered not merely on financial arbitrage but on operational alpha, as successful buy-and-build deals significantly outperform standalone PE transactions, offering an average Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 31.6% compared to 23.1%. This outperformance is fundamentally tied to driving measurable EBITDA growth through centralised functions, technology infusion (particularly AI), and efficient navigation of the regulatory environment. Critically, the burdensome transition to the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) creates severe "structural problems" for smaller players.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; For PE platforms, the cost and complexity of compliance can be converted into a proprietary, centralised moat. By acquiring companies struggling with regulatory overhead and centralising the Quality Management System (QMS) and expertise, the consolidated entity transforms a market-wide risk into a highly defensible operational advantage, justifying a valuation premium upon exit. The strategic focus must therefore be on fragmented, essential services, Diagnostics, Niche IT, and Outsourced Clinical Services where regulatory complexity acts as a filter, clearing the field for well-capitalised, operationally mature platforms.Read our full report here - <a data-mce-href="https://www.healthcare.digital/single-post/strategic-deployment-in-european-healthtech-private-equity-roll-up-strategies-in-forgotten-mid-tier" href="https://www.healthcare.digital/single-post/strategic-deployment-in-european-healthtech-private-equity-roll-up-strategies-in-forgotten-mid-tier" title="https://www.healthcare.digital/single-post/strategic-deployment-in-european-healthtech-private-equity-roll-up-strategies-in-forgotten-mid-tier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.healthcare.digital/single-post/strategic-deployment-in-european-healthtech-private-equity-roll-up-strategies-in-forgotten-mid-tier</a>To discuss how Nelson Advisors can help your HealthTech, MedTech, Health AI or Digital Health company, please email <a data-mce-href="mailto:lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" href="mailto:lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" title="lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">lloyd@nelsonadvisors.co.uk</a>

The Strategic Case for Mid-Market Consolidation in European HealthTech

The J.P. Morgan Q3 2025 Medtech Licensing and Venture Report highlighted several key trends in the medical technology sector:1. M&amp;A Activity was Strong:Deal Value and Volume Increased: Medtech M&amp;A activity increased through Q3 2025, surpassing the total figures for full-year 2024.Q3 Results: 65 M&amp;A deals were announced in Q3 2025, totaling $21.7 billion in upfront cash and equity.2. Venture Investment Weakened in the Quarter:Q3 Funding Down: Venture investment, while starting the year strong, weakened in the third quarter. $2.9 billionwas invested across 67 rounds in Q3 2025, which was slightly down compared to Q3 2024 ($3.1 billion). Year-to-Date Total: The 2025 year-to-date venture total reached $9.5 billion across 259 rounds. Focus on Late-Stage: Early-stage rounds (Seed and Series A) continued to lag, with Series B+ rounds accounting for the vast majority of investment at $7.9 billion year-to-date. Mega-Rounds: Q3 continued the trend of large funding rounds, with 26 rounds of $100 million or greater year-to-date. 3. IPO Market Showed Improvement:Q3 Offerings: Four medtech IPOs raised $568 million on NASDAQ and NYSE in Q3 2025. Year-to-Date Capital: The 2025 year-to-date IPO volume reached $1.5 billion across seven offerings. 4. Licensing Deals Had a Small Upfront Share:Total Value Up: 21 licensing partnership deals were announced in Q3 2025, with a total deal value of $7.9 billion. Low Upfront Share: However, only $126 million of that was committed in upfront payments. The year-to-date upfront share of total deal value stood at 4%, which is tied for the second-smallest upfront share in nearly a decade, suggesting a cautious approach to R&amp;D partnership economics.

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