Samsung Medison acquires French medtech startup Sonio

Sonio, the medtech company specializing in women’s and children’s health, announced the official approval by the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance of the acquisition of 100% of shares by Samsung Medison, a Korean manufacturer of diagnostic ultrasound systems. The deal closes following the company’s second wave of FDA clearance in 2024 and with Sonio reporting and workflow solution operating in multiple sites across the US. This strategic move aims to accelerate global growth in maternal care and ultrasound technology, combining Sonio’s AI-driven solutions with Samsung’s engineering expertise.

Cécile Brosset, CEO and Co-founder, Sonio: ''Alongside Samsung Medison, we are excited to make significant strides in the maternal care industry. In addition, Sonio plans to continue to advance medical reporting technology and diagnostic software globally, including for underserved areas in healthcare. We are committed to support all healthcare providers and patients as we pursue our mission of providing equal access to high end technology and quality maternal healthcare globally.''

Established in 2020 to enhance women’s and children’s health globally through medical advancements, and supported by it’s early investors Elaia, BpiFrance, OneRagtime, Cross Border Impact Ventures and the EIC Fund, Sonio has developed a reporting and workflow solution powered by AI for obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound that assists clinicians in the evaluation and documentation of ultrasound exams.

Kyu Tae Yoo, CEO and Co-founder, Samsung Medison: ''With the workforce shortages affecting the global healthcare industry, the real-time ultrasound exam guidance and quality assurance developed by Sonio is becoming more relevant to ensure high quality care. We look forward to combining Sonio’s and Samsung’s advanced engineering to enhance our ultrasound roadmap and introduce next generation AI technologies to the market. We will focus on innovations designed to enhance exam quality, efficiency and ultimately improve patient care.''

Sonio will continue its commercial growth independently while developing products and services compatible with all ultrasound device manufacturers.

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