What You Should Know:
– Avandra, the world’s largest federated network for medical imaging and clinical data, today announced it has raised $17.75 million to accelerate the use of imaging-centric data for research and patient care.
– The company was co-founded by Aegis Ventures along with Founder and CEO Ryan Tarzy.
Avandra Advances Medical Imaging Research with Federated Data Network and Strategic Investments
Avandra is building the largest federated network for de-identified medical imaging data to address previously insurmountable medical challenges, driving breakthroughs that enhance patient care. Recognizing the critical role of medical imaging and clinical data in healthcare and research, Avandra was established to organize and optimize the world’s medical images to advance innovation. Its network serves as a diverse data marketplace for biopharma, researchers, healthcare providers, and AI companies.
Strategic Investments and Leadership
· Avandra’s latest financing round is co-led by Aegis, a venture studio specializing in HealthTech innovation, and SpringRock Ventures.
· Additional investors include Memorial Hermann Health System, Northwell Health—founding members of the Aegis Digital Consortium—Kompass Ventures, Greater Ventures, Scott Gaines, and Dr. Mark Montoney.
· Funding will support the development of Avandra’s platform, expansion of its data network through partnerships with leading health systems and providers, and scaling of its commercial initiatives with biopharma and medical researchers.
· Murray Brozinsky, Aegis Partner and former CEO of Conversa Health, will serve as Executive Chair of the Board.
Unlocking the Value of Medical Imaging Data
· Medical imaging represents a vast yet underutilized resource within Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) due to accessibility, cost, and logistical challenges.
· Avandra aims to overcome these barriers by establishing a trusted, secure data exchange ecosystem that facilitates research, innovation, and equitable access to evidence-based treatments.
· “We have high conviction in the power of real-world data to improve treatments, care plans, and access to care,” said Brozinsky. “Health systems hold the key to this transformation, and Avandra’s novel approach to partnering with them unlocks invaluable data for biopharma, researchers, and AI-driven advancements.”
Strategic Partnership with Datavant
· Avandra has formed a strategic partnership with Datavant, a leading health data platform company focused on secure and accessible health data integration.
· This collaboration enables seamless integration of Avandra’s federated network of medical imaging and clinical data into the Datavant ecosystem while ensuring patient privacy.
· The partnership enhances Avandra’s data exchange framework by incorporating multimodal last-mile data, including imaging and clinical data, further strengthening its role as a premier resource for medical research and innovation.
By leveraging strategic investments and industry partnerships, Avandra is redefining access to medical imaging data, accelerating advancements in biopharma, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and medical research to improve patient outcomes worldwide.
