Dräger Becomes New Investor in GWA Hygiene
Written By
Tobias Gebhardt
Published On
Sep 15, 2021
Category
- Company
- Investments
The leading manufacturer of medical and safety technology Dräger, Lübeck, and the digital health startup GWA Hygiene, Stralsund, announce a significant investment partnership. This strategic collaboration marks an important milestone in the development of digital hygiene solutions for healthcare.
Digitalization in Hygiene Management
The partnership underscores the growing importance of digital solutions in the healthcare sector. Matthias Guth, Venture Partner at MIG Capital, comments:
“Digitalization has become indispensable in efficient and reliable hygiene management in hospitals. The NosoEx® solution developed by GWA has the potential to set a standard here. We are very pleased to have gained Dräger as a new investor and strategic partner.”
Benefits of Collaboration
The strategic partnership offers value for all stakeholders:
- Hospitals benefit from integrated solutions
- Patients receive improved safety
- Technological expertise of both companies is combined
- Standardization of digital hygiene management
About Dräger
Dräger is an international leader in medical and safety technology:
- Founded in 1889
- Revenue 2020: approx. 3.4 billion euros
- Presence in over 190 countries
- More than 15,000 employees worldwide
- Motto: “Technology for Life®“
About GWA Hygiene
GWA Hygiene (now part of Hypros) is an innovative digital health company:
- Founded in 2015
- Over 30 employees
- Developer of the IoT system “NosoEx”
- Focus on infection prevention
- Seamless integration into existing hospital infrastructure
Future Perspective
The partnership aims to accelerate the digitalization of hygiene management in healthcare facilities worldwide. Both companies see significant potential in combining their expertise to develop innovative solutions for infection prevention.
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