Neubond secures £1.5m in seed funding from Waseda University Ventures, SFC Capital, and New Wave Ventures to commercialise its stroke rehabilitation wristband.
The round was led by Waseda University Ventures to support clinical studies and regulatory approval for the device.
Neubond develops a wearable wristband and app system designed to help stroke survivors rebuild neural pathways through real-time biofeedback.
Imperial College London spinout Neubond has secured £1.5m in seed funding to bring its at-home stroke rehabilitation wristband to market. The financing was led by Tokyo-based Waseda University Ventures alongside SFC Capital and New Wave Ventures.
The capital will support regulatory approval processes and clinical evaluation for the wearable device. The system detects faint electrical signals from muscles, providing visual feedback to help patients rebuild lost neural pathways after a stroke.
Trial data from a pilot study involving 15 patients indicated improvements in motion range over a one-month period. Neubond is currently conducting a clinical study at Charing Cross Hospital as part of its preparations for broader regulatory clearance.
From the founder
"We have a strong base of evidence that neuroplasticity can be induced by detecting a motor command and applying artificial sensory feedback – guiding the brain to remake connections. Neubond has made rapid progress in translating this laboratory science into a simple device that patients can use at home"
Dario Farina
Co-founder at Neubond
Investor perspective
"Neubond’s groundbreaking technology is built upon deep scientific evidence and world-class research in neurorehabilitation, with the potential to transform the recovery journey of stroke patients around the world. We believe the company’s core technologies could extend into broader applications such as robotics, human-machine interfaces and next-generation assistive technologies"
Ted Yamamoto
General Partner, Waseda University Ventures
Use of funds
- 01Fund research and development
- 02Scale operations
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