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June 21, 2024

UK startup Sava raises $8m to develop next-gen continuous glucose monitor

Balderton backed the startup as it looks to take its device through clinical trials and scale manufacturing capabilities

As patients and consumers spend more time — and money — on tech to help them monitor their health, a growing group of startups are looking to cash in on the trend. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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