This case study explores how Lura Health, in collaboration with Resonant Link and Ilika, harnessed cutting-edge medical device technology to develop a groundbreaking wearable health sensor for salivary diagnostics.

Started in 2020 and backed by Copec, Copec WIND Ventures aims to invest in start-ups and scale-ups across the world, transforming the energy, mobility, and retail sectors and granting entrepreneurs with 'unfair' access to the rapidly growing Latin America (LatAm) region. To date, the firm has deployed $109 million in capital, completed 30 transactions, has 16 active portfolio companies, three exits, and is committed to continuing its investing efforts at the same level over the next decade.Recent investments include ClearFlame Engine Technologies , the creator of breakthrough engine technology that enables the modification of diesel engines used for heavy industry; SOURCE Global , the world's first renewable drinking water system; Wallbox , a smart electric vehicle charging and energy management provider; Grabango , a checkout-free technology for existing, large-scale grocery; and convenience stores and Resonant Link , a leader in wireless charging solutions for mobility."In less than three years, we've built a compelling, distinctive value-add platform for global startups that gives them total addressable market expansion and growth acceleration in a very real way," says Brian Walsh, Head of Copec WIND Ventures. "With the three new hires, we're poised to accelerate our mission of shaping the future of energy, mobility, and retail in Latin America by bringing the world's best and brightest to the region. Their combined experience and expertise will be instrumental in helping us to identify and support innovative startups and scaleups in our key sectors. Now, with a larger team, we can deepen our commitment to providing global startups with unfair access to Latin America."Key Appointments to the Copec WIND Ventures include:Mark Dryden, InvestorMark Dryden is an experienced investor who brings a wealth of expertise in venture capital and strategic investment to Copec WIND Ventures. Before joining the team, Mark was an investor at Plug n Play, where he focused on Climate Tech and energy and several engineering roles in the energy sector

Their combined expertise and resources aid medical device development teams in delivering smaller, smarter, and more scalable devices.SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wireless charging leader Resonant Link and leading medical device manufacturing solutions provider Cirtec Medical Corp. have announced a strategic partnership to power the future of implantable medical devices. By combining Resonant Link's next generation wireless power with Cirtec Medical's expert product design, development, and manufacturing services, this partnership will offer medical device makers the best technology, fully integrated components, and faster time to market."We've been working with Cirtec for years on behalf of our mutual customers, so this partnership is really an extension of the close collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect we already have," says Grayson Zulauf, CEO at Resonant Link. "Cirtec is known for providing advanced medical device technologies, engineering, and contract manufacturing services, and we are thrilled to add our wireless power capabilities to their suite of off-the-shelf and custom medical device solutions.""In developing their wireless power systems, Resonant Link has done what no other company has; making power and energy for medical devices an opportunity for differentiation and miniaturization," says Brian Highley, CEO of Cirtec Medical. "From passive implants to miniature sensors, we are excited to integrate Resonant Link technology to redefine what's possible for our medical device partners."Resonant Link and Cirtec Medical offer both off-the-shelf systems and custom designs for their customers