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EMC Healthcare Secures ¥590 Million in Series B Funding

EMC Healthcare, located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has successfully raised ¥590 million through its Series B funding round. The company aims to address pressing issues in the care industry, specifically with its innovative services: "OwlCare" for elderly care and "BabyMoni" for childcare. This funding was acquired through a third-party allocation of shares, with seven collaborators, including Towns Co., Ltd. and existing investors.

Background and Purpose

In Japan, an aging society has led to an increasing demand for caregiving services, creating significant workforce shortages within the industry. This scenario highlights the dual challenge of not only ensuring the quality of care provided but also improving the working environment for caregivers. It is essential for the care sector to address these issues collectively by enhancing labor conditions, improving staff remuneration, and incorporating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into caregiving operations.

In prior funding rounds, EMC Healthcare utilized ICT and data-driven approaches to enhance the working conditions for essential workers. The development of "OwlCare" has made substantial progress, and its implementation is growing across various caregiving facilities, including special nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Additionally, EMC Healthcare is embarking on joint research with medical and caregiving institutions to facilitate the development of new care methodologies.

With the funds raised in this round, EMC Healthcare plans to bolster its support systems while enhancing production capabilities in the southern Shinano region of Nagano Prefecture. The company aims to expand the utilization of "OwlCare" in local healthcare networks, venture into at-home caregiving solutions, and leverage medical and caregiving data for new initiatives.

Executive Comments

Masanori Nonaka, CEO of Towns Co., Ltd. remarked, "OwlCare is a service that contributes significantly to addressing major challenges faced in the medical and caregiving fields. We believe it will serve as a critical data foundation for real-world data (RWD) and personal health records (PHR). We are excited to combine our diagnostic technologies with clinical data to tackle pressing social issues such as infectious disease management and chronic disease care."

Hajime Date, CEO of EMC Healthcare, expressed heartfelt gratitude towards investors who resonate with the company's vision and recognize its growth potential. "This funding has laid an essential foundation for us to move to the next stage of our business. We've received positive feedback from essential workers using our services, and we are determined to extend these benefits throughout the industry while advancing our efforts to solve social issues through 'information weaving.'"

Service Details

OwlCare

OwlCare is a comprehensive caregiving DX service that integrates various individual monitoring sensors and nurse call systems, which were previously provided and implemented separately. By utilizing AI technologies such as camera imaging and movement detection, it enhances information delivery to caregiving staff and facilitates bidirectional communication with residents. This system aims to alleviate work burdens, optimize personnel allocation, and reduce turnover rates in the caregiving industry.

More information can be found at: OwlCare

BabyMoni

BabyMoni is an innovative AI-powered nap monitoring system designed for childcare facilities. A ceiling-mounted camera detects the positions of multiple children, alerting caregivers if a child is in a prone position. Moreover, it supports nap check tasks through automatic record-keeping, relieving childcare workers of daily device management and paperwork, thereby allowing them to interact more effectively with the children.

For more details, visit: BabyMoni

Company Overview

Join Us in Tackling Social Issues

At EMC Healthcare, we are committed to creating new value and solving social challenges through cutting-edge development and analytical technologies. We are on the lookout for professional members interested in contributing to our mission and becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. If you are eager to engage in pioneering initiatives aimed at improving social conditions, we welcome your interest!

For recruitment information, please visit: EMC Recruitment

EMC Healthcare

EMC Healthcare aims to enhance both individual and societal health by connecting existing information, generating new insights, and facilitating communication and interactions. Our services focus primarily on the healthcare, caregiving, and childcare sectors to promote well-being and wellness within our communities.

Company Name: EMC Healthcare Co., Ltd.
CEO: Hajime Date
Location: 6F ACN Ochanomizu Bld., 1-7-10 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan
Website: EMC Healthcare