# GWA Hygiene

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gwa-hygiene

- Industry: Healthcare IT
- Headquarters: Stralsund, Germany
- Website: www.gwa-hygiene.de
- Total disclosed funding: $2.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 2, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

GWA Hygiene GmbH specializes in providing innovative digital solutions to enhance hygiene compliance in healthcare settings, primarily through their NosoEx sensor technology.Founded in 2015 in Stralsund, Germany, GWA Hygiene GmbH focuses on developing digital solutions for hygiene management in healthcare facilities. The company has completed a total of 3 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series A on December 17, 2021, where it raised EUR 2.50 mn from investors including High-Tech Gruenderfonds and MIG Verwaltungs AG. Currently, the company's valuation stands at EUR 8.184 mn. The CEO of GWA Hygiene GmbH is Tobias Gebhardt.GWA Hygiene GmbH's primary offering is the NosoEx system, developed by Hypros GmbH. This comprehensive digital solution enhances hand hygiene standards within healthcare facilities by utilizing a sensor module that anonymously collects data on hand sanitizer usage and sends it to a centralized Data Hub. NosoEx is designed to improve hygiene compliance in hospitals, thereby reducing nosocomial infections. The system delivers data-driven insights into hand sanitation behaviors, including workforce-specific reporting features, and is targeted at hospitals and healthcare institutions, particularly in Germany and potential European markets.GWA Hygiene GmbH generates revenue through a B2B model by selling the NosoEx sensor modules and software subscriptions to healthcare providers. Clients, predominantly hospitals and medical facilities, benefit from automated data collection and analysis of hygiene practices. The revenue model emphasizes enhancing patient safety and compliance with hygiene regulations, though specific pricing details are not disclosed. The company structures transactions to foster long-term partnerships, ensuring consistent support and updates to enhance user experiences.In January 2022, GWA Hygiene GmbH secured venture funding from Dräger Holding International, with plans to allocate the funding towards further product development of digital solutions, sales expansion, and internationalization. The company aims to enhance its product offerings and extend its market reach beyond Germany, focusing on specific European markets by leveraging its recent funding to support these growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 2, 2020 — High-Tech Gruenderfonds, MIG Capital
- Series A, Aug 7, 2018, $2.9M — High-Tech Gruenderfonds, MIG Capital

## Investors

- High-Tech Gruenderfonds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/high-tech-gruenderfonds) — Series A
- MIG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mig-capital) — Series A