# Quantia Communications

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/quantia-communications

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Atlanta, US
- Website: www.medscape.com
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 3, 2013)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Quantia Communications is a digital platform focusing on providing valuable medical knowledge and resources to healthcare professionals, enhancing their skills and staying current with advancements in the medical field.Quantia Communications operates primarily through its flagship platform, Medscape, which provides essential medical news and educational resources for healthcare practitioners. Founded in 2004 in Atlanta, US, the company has conducted 10 deals, with its most recent funding round in April 2014, raising USD 10 mn. The company currently does not have any known subsidiaries or parent companies. Information about the founder is not available.Medscape offers a comprehensive suite of digital resources aimed at healthcare professionals, primarily through its online platform. The core offerings include medical news, clinical trial information, educational resources, and tools for professional development such as Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses. These services are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical practitioners, aiding them in staying updated with the latest advancements in medicine and patient care. Medscape serves a diverse clientele, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and medical students, across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.The revenue model of Medscape is multifaceted, primarily driven by subscription-based services and partnerships with healthcare organizations and educational institutions. Users can access premium content and CME courses through various subscription plans, which may include individual memberships or institutional licensing agreements. Medscape also collaborates with advertising partners, integrating relevant advertisements into its platform, thus generating additional revenue streams from its medical news and CME offerings, which are pivotal in attracting and retaining a substantial user base.In April 2014, Quantia Communications raised USD 10 mn in venture funding. The company plans to utilize these funds to enhance its digital platform, potentially developing new products and expanding its offerings. Future strategies include entering new geographic markets, although specific regions have not been disclosed. The company aims to launch new educational resources in the upcoming years to support healthcare professionals effectively.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 3, 2013, $10M — Safeguard Scientifics, Fuse Capital
- Series E, Mar 21, 2013, $12M — Fuse Capital
- Series B, Dec 16, 2007, $2.4M — Fuse Capital

## Investors

- Fuse Capital — Series B, Series E
- Safeguard Scientifics (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/safeguard-scientifics) — Series B