Social benefit startup BlueDot launched with funds from Horizons Ventures
BlueDot, a social benefit enterprise spun out of the University of Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital, has received Series A funding. The undisclosed investment was made by Hong Kong-based Horizons Ventures, the private investment arm of Asian businessman Li Ka-shing. Founded by Dr. Kamran Khan, Blue Dot is a technology company focused on assembling data to track and analyze risks posed by global infectious diseases. MaRS Innovation previously provided seed funding to the company and helped it incorporate and establish a go-to-market plan. Ontario Centres of Excellence also provided commercialization grants.
3 December 2014•5 mins read
