5.2 million euro financing round for AssistMe

The Berlin-based MedTech start-up AssistMe has successfully completed an oversubscribed financing round and raised 5.2 million euros in growth capital. The funds will be used in particular for the expansion of the digital care platform alea, international expansion and the establishment of a production facility in Brandenburg.

The round was led by Albers Investment, Brandenburg Kapital and the family office Conle. Existing investors such as Next Big Thing and IBB Capital also significantly increased their commitment.

Digital care assistance meets real demand

alea, the digital assistance system from AssistMe, is already being used by major care providers such as the Alpenland Group, the Führer Group, Kleeblatt Pflegeheime and AWO. By providing real-time information on incontinence status, movement patterns and fall detection, alea aims to relieve the burden on care staff and improve the quality of care. Intelligent sensor technology, AI-based evaluation and complete documentation promise to save time and conserve resources.

According to the company, the use of alea can save an average of 23% in material and time costs when changing incontinence products. This also significantly reduces laundry costs.

Investors back relief system with market potential

The current challenges in the care sector, such as a shortage of skilled workers, increasing demands and high costs, highlight the need for digital relief. With alea, AssistMe is positioning itself as a provider of an opportunity for more efficient and affordable care.

This financing round confirms us in our mission. alea is technologically leading, proven in practice and economically relevant. The new funds will enable us to reach additional target groups in Germany and beyond.

Julio Brandl, CEO of AssistMe

From theory to practice

The effect of alea has already been scientifically proven in several studies, including a study by the GKV-Spitzenverband in cooperation with the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences. Care facilities can test the system free of charge for 30 days before switching to a monthly billed usage model with no investment costs.

AssistMe GmbH, based in Berlin, has been developing digital assistance solutions for professional care since 2018. With alea, the company offers a CE-certified medical device that provides real-time data via a smart sensor system. alea has received several awards, including the Deep Tech Award.

To be honest, it sometimes feels strange to write about care tech like alea. Like talking about people and needs in data sets and sensor values. But the reality is, care needs all the support it can get. Of course, it would be ideal if every person in need of care had personal attention around the clock. But in view of the shortage of skilled workers, rising care costs and the growing number of care cases, this ideal has long since reached its limits. Technologies such as alea can help to provide targeted relief for care staff without losing sight of the individual