Withings is a leading French healthtech company focused on commercializing personal health devices and services for the accurate collection of patient-generated health data to support health-conscious consumers in their pursuit of better health and  enabling physicians to remotely monitor patient’s medical and wellness data.

By empowering over 60 million health-conscious consumers in the US and Europe, it aims to support health-conscious consumers in their pursuit of a better lifestyle and health. Its product range includes hybrid smartwatches and health trackers including scales, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, and advanced sleep systems. This includes a range of cellular-connected devices designed to eliminate significant pain points of remote patient monitoring by working straight out of the box with no setup required. The Withings+ app provides a health improvement service, powered by the data from the devices used.

.. For healthcare providers and professionals, Withings operates Withings Health Solutions, a dedicated B2B division that allows medical professionals, institutions, platforms and researchers alike to integrate its devices and data analytics within their own ecosystems. This reduces the burden on healthcare by improving access and enabling timely interventions, especially for those with chronic conditions.

Gilde Healthcare participated in the the growth financing for Withings in June 2020, after identifying strong growth trends in the connected health sector, best-in-class retention and satisfaction rates of its products, and a strong founder and management team. Since its investment, Gilde has worked alongside Withings on international expansion and business development, clinical and regulatory matters, and IP.

Eric Carreel, CEO of Withings: “Gilde Healthcare is instrumental in providing Withings with critical market intelligence, deep expertise, and a robust network in our target markets. Their key introductions and sharp strategic advice have played a pivotal role in driving our success and growth. Beyond their expertise, Gilde is genuinely invested in our shared goals and mission to transform healthcare systems and empower people to take control of their health.”

Edwin de Graaf from Gilde Healthcare: “We back Withings because their range of connected health devices and services significantly enhances the health and wellbeing of numerous consumers and patients, all while being cost-effective and reducing the strain on healthcare providers.”