Sense Biodetection has raised a $50 million Series B investment to advance commercialization of its Veros covid-19 product and continue development of a portfolio of instrument-free, rapid molecular tests. The Veros platform introduces novel and proprietary rapid molecular amplification technology to detect a variety of deadly and costly diseases. The Series B round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), a subsidiary of Koch Industries.

“This Series B round is crucial in providing us with the resources to grow our Veros platform to revolutionize decentralized point-of-care testing; and it is particularly important as we commercialize our Veros covid-19 test, which delivers laboratory quality results directly to users within minutes, without an instrument. This will be an essential tool in the effective management of outbreaks of this and other diseases,” says Harry Lamble, CEO of Sense. “Partnering with KDT provides us the support we need to deliver on our ambitious plans to quickly scale manufacturing and commercialize the Veros platform and launch a whole pipeline of testing products, beginning with the Veros covid-19 test.”

Sense’s Veros product platform is a new type of molecular diagnostic test that brings the performance of central laboratory PCR testing into a rapid, easy-to-use, disposable format. According to the company, because they are unconstrained by an instrument or reader, Veros products can be utilized beyond traditional healthcare settings, enabling better access, outcomes, and value for patients and providers.

“KDT sees huge potential for Sense’s Veros platform to transform the way medical providers and patients approach healthcare, empowering more choice, increased access, and better quality of care. Sense’s vision to decentralize the healthcare system, through its flexible point-of-care testing capabilities for a variety of diseases, presents a foundational shift in an industry ripe for disruption,” says Chase Koch, President of Koch Disruptive Technologies. “Sense’s talented team and its innovative Veros platform are changing the way we manage healthcare and infectious diseases, and we expect even greater applications of their technology as they continue to grow.” 

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