Aetion

Aetion

Software solutions for real-world evidence analysis

About Aetion

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Why Aetion is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

AI & Machine Learning

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$198M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Overview

Aetion develops software solutions that utilize real-world evidence (RWE) to assist life sciences companies, regulators, and purchasers in making informed decisions. Their software analyzes real-world data to provide insights into the effectiveness and safety of medical innovations, from initial hypotheses to long-term monitoring. Aetion's clients include major pharmaceutical companies and healthcare regulators, who benefit from the ability to generate and analyze diverse data sets for clinical insights that were previously hard to obtain. The company differentiates itself by offering a platform that not only manages longitudinal data but also generates synthetic health data using artificial intelligence. Aetion's goal is to maximize the return on investment for its clients by providing rapid insights that facilitate critical decision-making, ultimately expediting patient care.

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What believers are saying

  • Aetion's partnership with NEC expands its market reach using Japanese health records.
  • The Barcelona technology hub leverages European talent for accelerated product development.
  • FDA collaboration boosts Aetion's credibility in regulatory decisions using real-world data.

What critics are saying

  • Increasing competition in RWE technology could threaten Aetion's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may outpace Aetion's current offerings, requiring continuous innovation.
  • Geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges may arise from international market expansions.

What makes Aetion unique

  • Aetion's platform uses real-world data to provide evidence for medical treatment effectiveness.
  • The company collaborates with biopharmaceutical and medical device companies for real-time insights.
  • Aetion's patented rapid-cycle analytics technology sets it apart in the healthcare sector.

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Funding

Total Funding

$198M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$50M
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura
$110M
Aetion

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Free membership to OneMedical

FSA

4% 401(k) match

Commuter benefits for parking & transit

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Company activities

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
PR Times
Feb 19th, 2025
NEC invests in Aetion for RWD/RWE collaboration

NEC's CVC fund, NEC Orchestrating Future Fund, has invested in Aetion, Inc., a U.S. company providing a medical data analysis platform. This investment aims to enhance collaboration in utilizing real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) for drug development. Aetion's platform, Aetion Evidence Platform, is used globally by pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations to improve decision-making. NEC and Aetion will explore synergies to streamline drug development processes.

PR Newswire
Feb 18th, 2025
NEC Invests in Aetion for RWD Collaboration

NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF) has invested in Aetion, a leader in real-world evidence technology. NEC and Aetion will collaborate to use Japanese electronic health records for drug development via Aetion's Substantiate® application. This partnership aims to enhance drug development efficiency and regulatory pathways. Aetion's platform uses AI and privacy-preserving techniques to transform real-world data into evidence, supporting personalized medicine and next-gen healthcare.

CityBiz
Sep 13th, 2024
Aetion Appoints Kevin Riley as President

Aetion, the global leader in real-world evidence (RWE) technology and analytics, today announced the appointment of Kevin Riley as president.

PR Newswire
Jun 25th, 2024
Aetion Eröffnet Technologiezentrum In Barcelona Und Ernennt Ken Watson Zum Chief Technology Officer

BARCELONA, Spanien, 25. Juni 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetion®, der weltweit führende Anbieter von Real-World-Evidence (RWE)-Technologien und -Analysen, gab heute die Gründung eines RWE-Technologiezentrums in Barcelona, Spanien, bekannt, in dem die fähigste Gruppe engagierter RWE-Technologen der Branche zusammenkommt. Aetion gab außerdem die Ernennung von Ken Watson zum Chief Technology Officer (CTO) bekannt. Ken kann auf jahrzehntelange Erfahrung bei Unternehmen wie Microsoft, der Toronto Stock Exchange und WeWork sowie bei mehreren von ihm mitbegründeten Start-ups zurückgreifen und ist für die Leitung der gesamten Entwicklungs- und Produktstrategie von Aetion verantwortlich.Aetion gründete 2021 eine Niederlassung in Barcelona und hat sein Team dort seither kontinuierlich ausgebaut. Im Rahmen des Starts seines Technologiezentrums wird Aetion die Größe seines Ingenieurteams in Spanien mehr als verdoppeln und technische Spitzenkräfte vor Ort und aus ganz Europa anziehen. Das Team in Barcelona wird an der gesamten Produktpalette von Aetion arbeiten, um bestehende Angebote zu verbessern und weiterhin Innovationen an der Spitze der RWE-Technologie zu entwickeln

PR Newswire
Jun 25th, 2024
Aetion Lance Un Centre Technologique À Barcelone Et Nomme Ken Watson Au Poste De Directeur Des Techniques Informatiques

BARCELONE, Espagne, 25 juin 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetion®, le leader mondial de la technologie et de l'analyse des données probantes du monde réel (DPMR), a annoncé aujourd'hui la création d'un pôle technologique DPMR à Barcelone, en Espagne, afin de réunir le groupe le plus compétent de technologues dédiés au DPMR dans l'industrie. Aetion a également annoncé la nomination de Ken Watson au poste de directeur des techniques informatiques (DTI). Ken s'appuie sur ses dizaines d'années d'expérience dans des entreprises telles que Microsoft, la Bourse de Toronto et WeWork - ainsi que dans plusieurs start-ups qu'il a cofondées - et est responsable de la stratégie globale d'Aetion en matière d'ingénierie et de produits.Aetion s'est implantée à Barcelone en 2021 et y a régulièrement développé son équipe depuis. Dans le cadre du lancement de son centre technologique, Aetion va plus que doubler la taille de son équipe d'ingénieurs en Espagne, en attirant les meilleurs talents techniques locaux et de toute l'Europe. L'équipe de Barcelone travaillera sur l'ensemble des produits d'Aetion, améliorant les offres existantes et continuant à innover à la pointe de la technologie DPMR. Le lancement récent d'Aetion® Discover - le premier produit Aetion construit à Barcelone - a marqué un tournant dans l'établissement de la ville en tant que nouveau centre technologique d'Aetion

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