Ampa

Ampa

Portable TMS device for depression treatment

Overview

Ampa Health develops neurostimulation tools to treat mental and neurological disorders, centered on the Ampa One system. Ampa One is a portable, camera-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation device for clinicians that targets mood-regulating brain regions to help adults with major depressive disorder who have not responded to antidepressants. Its differences include suitcase portability, a 2.2-pound coil, a subscription model that covers installation, operator training, coil replacements, and telemedicine-ready design to support hub and satellite clinics. The company aims to expand access to non-invasive brain stimulation for major depressive disorder, including treatment-resistant cases, and is pursuing a protocol to shorten multi-week therapy into a single day, pending FDA clearance.

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Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$8.5M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Ampa already reports adoption across more than 30 US states.[3]
  • Former Cigna behavioral health CMO Doug Nemecek strengthens payer strategy and reimbursement evidence.[3]
  • Ampa is developing a one-day TMS protocol that could expand utilization.[4]

What critics are saying

  • Incumbents like BrainsWay, MagVenture, and NeuroStar can defend reimbursement and pricing.[3]
  • Further FDA clearance is still required for the one-day protocol.[4]
  • Operator error and inconsistent targeting can damage outcomes across distributed clinic sites.[3]

What makes Ampa unique

  • Ampa One is FDA-cleared, portable, and camera-guided for clinician deployment.[2][3]
  • Its subscription model removes large upfront capital costs for clinics.[3]
  • The company targets telemedicine workflows with satellite clinics and hub-and-spoke operations.[3]

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Funding

Total Funding

$8.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Ampa

Benefits

Company Equity

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-6%

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