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Brainsmart, a Hong Kong-based brain-computer interface startup, is seeking to raise about RMB 200 million in a Series A round to advance its semi-invasive BCI technology.
PRIVATEAug 19, 2026•about 4 hours ago
Amount Raised
¥200 Million
Round Type
Series A
ChinaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical DeviceDescription
Brainsmart is pushing the frontier of brain-computer interfaces with its semi-invasive electrode technology. Founded in May 2025 by Professor Paddy Kwok Leung Chan, the company aims to restore speech and motor function in patients. Their electrodes offer high-resolution signal collection and have passed necessary testing for clinical trials. The Series A funding will support further development and clinical application of their innovative BCI devices.
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