Openwater

Openwater is a medtech startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2016 by Mary Lou Jepsen. The company focuses on integrating various technologies, including consumer electronics, artificial intelligence, and ultrasound, to enable noninvasive diagnosis and treatment of diseases at the cellular level. Openwater's mission is to create low-cost, high-resolution devices for detecting and treating conditions such as cancer, mental disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's innovative platform combines high-resolution infrared imaging, precision-tuned ultrasound, and targeted electromagnetic fields to visualize and treat biological issues without invasive procedures. Openwater operates on an open-source model, sharing code, patents, and clinical data to foster innovation and make advanced healthcare accessible globally. The company has raised $100 million from notable investors and is working on commercializing its hospital-grade technology platform, which includes focused ultrasound and blood/oxygen flow detection units.