# Viscgo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/viscgo

- Industry: Medical Devices & Equipment
- Headquarters: Warrington, UK
- Website: www.viscgo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 12, 2016)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in the UK, Viscgo Limited operates as a specialized provider of dysphagia management solutions, offering innovative products and tools to enhance care for individuals experiencing swallowing difficulties.Viscgo Limited is dedicated to developing solutions for dysphagia management, founded in 2015 in Warrington, UK. The company has successfully completed 2 deals, with their most recent funding round occurring on March 2, 2021, where they raised GBP 265,000 from Catapult Ventures Group and Deepbridge Capital. This funding has supported the launch of their first-generation device for dysphagia management. The company is led by CEO Steven Bookbinder and was co-founded by Elizabeth Boaden and Steven Bookbinder.Viscgo Limited specializes in innovative solutions for managing dysphagia, offering the Viscgo Dysphagia Pack, which includes tools to ensure compliance with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework. This pack features a calibrated fork for testing food texture, a funnel for verifying drink thickness, and training resources designed to enhance dysphagia awareness among caregivers and healthcare professionals. Their primary customers include healthcare providers, care homes, and speech and language therapists across Europe, North America, and Australia.Viscgo Limited generates revenue through direct sales of dysphagia management products, including the Dysphagia Pack and associated testing tools like the IDDSI fork and funnel. Operating on a B2B model, the company supplies bulk orders to healthcare providers and care facilities, establishing pricing based on volume and service needs. Additional revenue is generated through training courses and webinars, enhancing customer engagement and brand loyalty.Viscgo Limited plans to utilize the GBP 265,000 raised in March 2021 to launch its first-generation device for dysphagia management. The company aims to expand into new markets, particularly targeting regions in Europe and North America by 2023, to enhance their product reach and meet the needs of a growing demographic requiring specialized dietary management.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 12, 2016, $0.2M — Deepbridge Capital

## Investors

- Deepbridge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepbridge-capital) — Seed