GaitBetter Overview
GaitBetter is a digital therapeutic platform specifically designed for gait rehabilitation, prevention of falls, and prediction of neurodegeneration. By adding virtual simulations to any existing treadmill, GaitBetter enables personalized motor-cognitive intervention, a new modality that was proven significantly more effective than alternatives. 22 peer-reviewed publications, +120 systems, +50 paying customers, and over 10,000 patients to date, are evidence of GaitBetter's cognitive-first approach.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$800KFeb 2018
$1.1MFeb 2024
$2.2MMay 2020
$3.9MOct 2022
Latest News
growth-positive
Israeli Med-Tech Startup GaitBetter's Fall Prevention Solution Eligible For Medicare Reimbursement In 12 US States - Zenger News
Israeli med-tech startup GaitBetters fall prevention and gait rehabilitation solution is now eligible for Medicare and Medicare Advantage reimbursement in 12 US states and Washington, D.C. This development is expected to significantly boost demand for GaitBetters products. The companys motor-cognitive training system, which uses AI and VR technology, has been shown to reduce the risk of falls by up to 80%. GaitBetter has raised $3.6 million and its systems are installed in over 120 facilities, including top rehabilitation hospitals in the US.
CustomersInvestment
growth-positive
אחרי ישראל: 65 מיליון אמריקאים ישתמשו בשירותי הסטארטאפ הישראלי
Israeli digital health startup GaitBetter has received approval for its fall prevention and walking rehabilitation solution from the U.S. federal health insurance program, Medicare. This approval allows hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, and institutions to bill insurance companies for using GaitBetters system, which reduces fall risk by up to 80% through personalized augmented reality training. The system is already recognized for payment in 13 states. Developed by experts at Ichilov Hospital, the technology has significant potential to improve elderly care and reduce healthcare costs. eHealth Ventures, an early-stage digital health venture capital firm, is a notable investor.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
GaitBetter On Mission To Bring VR, AI-Based Solution To Gait Training; Will Physical Therapists Pay For It?
Israeli-based medtech company GaitBetter is expanding its VR- and AI-based gait training and rehabilitation solution in the US. The company aims to reduce falls in older adults and improve gait through a digital therapeutic solution that integrates cognitive training with treadmill use. GaitBetter has demonstrated significant reductions in falls and emergency room visits in studies. Despite facing reimbursement challenges in the US, the company is hopeful for better coverage with a new CPT code. GaitBetter has raised $3.6 million in seed funding and $750,000 in grants, and plans to introduce a home edition of its product next year. The company is also researching biomarkers for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
CustomersInvestmentExpand
growth-positive
10 Israeli companies selected for Assuta's 'RISE With US' program | CTech
Rise, the innovation arm of Assuta Medical Center, has announced the 10 startups selected for its RISE with US program. The program aims to connect startups to the global healthcare market, with a focus on the American market. The startups, chosen from 111 applicants, are developing digital health solutions using artificial intelligence and big data. The program is supported by AWS and Nvidia, as well as venture capital funds LionBird and eHealth Ventures. The startups will have access to Assuta Medical Centers, receive clinical guidance from physicians, and gain access to a network of contacts in the healthcare industry.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Digital Neurotherapeutics Company, GaitBetter, Announces Successful Bridge Financing Round
GaitBetter, a digital neurotherapeutics company, has successfully closed its bridge financing round led by eHealth Ventures. The round included participation from Dreamit Ventures, KT Squared, MindUP, and AARP. The funding will be used to expedite commercial expansion in the U.S. healthcare market and further develop its motor-cognitive virtual reality intervention for gait rehabilitation and fall prevention. GaitBetters solution has been clinically proven to accelerate positive outcomes and reduce falls by over 70%. The company aims to accelerate adoption of its advanced motor-cognitive system in the U.S. with the support of the funding and the American Medical Associations decision to issue a new CPT code covering GaitBetters intervention. GaitBetters VR therapy can be installed in various settings, including rehabilitation centers, physical therapy clinics, senior centers, gyms, and senior living communities.
Investment
| Sector | Health Tech & Life Sciences |
Funding
| Total funding | $4.62M |
| Last funding | $265K |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 5 |
| Investors | 5 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.gaitbetter.com/ |
Locations
Nevatim St 4, Petah Tikva, Israel
131 Rollins Ave # 4, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
Photos & Videos
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GaitBetter Business
Business models
B2G, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Health Tech & Life SciencesDigital HealthcareDigital TherapeuticsTarget Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersInsurance CompaniesPatientsConsumersDemographics & FamilySeniorsCore Technology
Artificial IntelligenceComputer VisionSensingMotionSimulation & ImagingVirtual RealityTags (19)
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Use Cases
Maccabi Health Services Reducing Falls in Older Adults by 70%Geographic Markets
United StatesIsraelEuropeHong KongBrazilGaitBetter Financials
$4.62M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$265K
Last funding
Seed
Funding stage
5
Total rounds
5
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$800KFeb 2018
$1.1MFeb 2024
$2.2MMay 2020
$3.9MOct 2022
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Feb 2024
$265K
eHealth Ventures (Lead)
,
MindUP
Seed
Oct 2022
$1.7M
eHealth Ventures (Lead)
,
Undisclosed Investor(s), Dreamit Ventures, MindUP
Seed
May 2020
$1.1M
KT Squared LLC (Lead)
,
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Pre-Seed
Feb 2018
$800K
MindUP (Lead)
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jun 2020
$750K
BIRD Foundation (Lead)
GaitBetter Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$800KFeb 2018
$1.1MFeb 2024
$2.2MMay 2020
$3.9MOct 2022
All Events
Seed
Feb 2024
$265K
eHealth Ventures (Lead)
,
MindUP
Seed
Oct 2022
$1.7M
eHealth Ventures (Lead)
,
Undisclosed Investor(s), Dreamit Ventures, MindUP
Seed
May 2020
$1.1M
KT Squared LLC (Lead)
,
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Pre-Seed
Feb 2018
$800K
MindUP (Lead)
GrantEvent
Jun 2020
$750K
BIRD Foundation (Lead)
GaitBetter News
8 articles
growth-positive
Israeli Med-Tech Startup GaitBetter's Fall Prevention Solution Eligible For Medicare Reimbursement In 12 US States - Zenger News
Israeli med-tech startup GaitBetters fall prevention and gait rehabilitation solution is now eligible for Medicare and Medicare Advantage reimbursement in 12 US states and Washington, D.C. This development is expected to significantly boost demand for GaitBetters products. The companys motor-cognitive training system, which uses AI and VR technology, has been shown to reduce the risk of falls by up to 80%. GaitBetter has raised $3.6 million and its systems are installed in over 120 facilities, including top rehabilitation hospitals in the US.
CustomersInvestment
growth-positive
אחרי ישראל: 65 מיליון אמריקאים ישתמשו בשירותי הסטארטאפ הישראלי
Israeli digital health startup GaitBetter has received approval for its fall prevention and walking rehabilitation solution from the U.S. federal health insurance program, Medicare. This approval allows hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, and institutions to bill insurance companies for using GaitBetters system, which reduces fall risk by up to 80% through personalized augmented reality training. The system is already recognized for payment in 13 states. Developed by experts at Ichilov Hospital, the technology has significant potential to improve elderly care and reduce healthcare costs. eHealth Ventures, an early-stage digital health venture capital firm, is a notable investor.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
GaitBetter On Mission To Bring VR, AI-Based Solution To Gait Training; Will Physical Therapists Pay For It?
Israeli-based medtech company GaitBetter is expanding its VR- and AI-based gait training and rehabilitation solution in the US. The company aims to reduce falls in older adults and improve gait through a digital therapeutic solution that integrates cognitive training with treadmill use. GaitBetter has demonstrated significant reductions in falls and emergency room visits in studies. Despite facing reimbursement challenges in the US, the company is hopeful for better coverage with a new CPT code. GaitBetter has raised $3.6 million in seed funding and $750,000 in grants, and plans to introduce a home edition of its product next year. The company is also researching biomarkers for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
CustomersInvestmentExpand
growth-positive
10 Israeli companies selected for Assuta's 'RISE With US' program | CTech
Rise, the innovation arm of Assuta Medical Center, has announced the 10 startups selected for its RISE with US program. The program aims to connect startups to the global healthcare market, with a focus on the American market. The startups, chosen from 111 applicants, are developing digital health solutions using artificial intelligence and big data. The program is supported by AWS and Nvidia, as well as venture capital funds LionBird and eHealth Ventures. The startups will have access to Assuta Medical Centers, receive clinical guidance from physicians, and gain access to a network of contacts in the healthcare industry.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Digital Neurotherapeutics Company, GaitBetter, Announces Successful Bridge Financing Round
GaitBetter, a digital neurotherapeutics company, has successfully closed its bridge financing round led by eHealth Ventures. The round included participation from Dreamit Ventures, KT Squared, MindUP, and AARP. The funding will be used to expedite commercial expansion in the U.S. healthcare market and further develop its motor-cognitive virtual reality intervention for gait rehabilitation and fall prevention. GaitBetters solution has been clinically proven to accelerate positive outcomes and reduce falls by over 70%. The company aims to accelerate adoption of its advanced motor-cognitive system in the U.S. with the support of the funding and the American Medical Associations decision to issue a new CPT code covering GaitBetters intervention. GaitBetters VR therapy can be installed in various settings, including rehabilitation centers, physical therapy clinics, senior centers, gyms, and senior living communities.
Investment
growth-positive
Smart tech is gateway to improved gait training and rehab - ISRAEL21c
The article discusses two Israeli companies, GaitBetter and OneStep, that are focused on improving gait analysis, training, and rehabilitation for patients and practitioners. GaitBetter offers a digital therapeutic gait rehabilitation and fall prevention solution that utilizes virtual reality and computer vision to improve walking and reduce falls. The company has seen positive results in reducing falls in older adults. OneStep provides a digital physical therapy platform that uses smartphone sensors for comprehensive gait analysis and overall mobility assessment. The platform is used by medical device companies and physical therapists to optimize gait-training devices and provide effective treatment to patients. Both companies are experiencing growth and have gained recognition for their innovative solutions.
Customers
growth-positive
גייטבטר זכתה בתחרות אתגרים בינלאומית העוסקת בכושר למבוגרים -
Israeli company GaitBetter has won an international challenge competition focused on fitness for adults. The startup participated in the competition organized by AARP Innovation Labs and MassChallenge. GaitBetters technology combines virtual reality and gamification in motor-cognitive training during sports walking. The technology has been proven to effectively prevent falls and enhance the self-confidence of older adults and people with walking disorders or movement difficulties. The AARP Innovation Labs accelerator program aims to discover and support technologies and startups worldwide that cater to the aging population. GaitBetters victory in the competition provides an important entry into the American market, especially with FDA approval.
Customers
growth-positive
GaitBetter + Clalit Health Services Introduce New VR Gait Training System to Improve Rehabilitation Outcomes
Clalit Health Services, the leading HMO in Israel, has partnered with GaitBetter, a provider of a motor-cognitive intervention for gait rehabilitation and fall prevention. Clalit will use GaitBetters systems in dozens of locations across Israel, providing access to GaitBetters solution for their 4.7 million patients. GaitBetters digital therapeutic solution combines virtual reality with treadmill training to improve gait and brain functions, leading to fewer falls and better quality of life. The partnership with Clalit follows GaitBetters recent US market launch, where it is already being used in rehabilitation centers, physical therapy clinics, and assisted living facilities. GaitBetter aims to achieve similar success in the USA in 2022.
Partners
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 11 |
| Team members | 2 |
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| Confidence | 100/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yotam Maman |
| Registrar ID | 515728707 |
| Crunchbase | gaitbetter |
| Phone | +972544828219 |
| Creator | Sharon Zaks |
| Creator email | sharon1337@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2017-04-23T00:00:00.000Z |
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