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July 28, 2020

Withings raises $60m for healthcare pivot

Fitbit type devices aren't just for fitness fanatics — they could also play a huge role in cutting down high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. That's the market Withings is going after.


Withings CEO Mathieu Letombe.

Consultations are only one part of people’s relationships with their doctors that are migrating online.

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A picture of one of Withings' activity tracking watches.
One of Withings' activity tracking watches.
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