Cardiac imaging AI company Heartflow raised $364 million from an upsized public stock offering, far exceeding expectations.
Key Details
- 1Heartflow is an imaging AI vendor specializing in noninvasive CT-based cardiac tests.
- 2The company raised $364 million from its IPO, up from the original $100 million target.
- 3Shares were sold at $19 each, with over 19 million shares issued.
- 4Heartflow uses CT data to generate personalized 3D models of coronary arteries.
- 5The company reported $126 million in revenue last year, growing 44% year-over-year.
- 6Estimated market opportunity for Heartflow's products exceeds $5 billion.
Why It Matters
This large capital raise highlights both investor confidence and strong demand for AI-powered cardiac imaging solutions. The funding will help Heartflow expand its reach among radiologists and further develop its imaging AI technology.
Source
Radiology Business
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