NEW YORK – Paige, a global leader in AI-based diagnostic software in pathology, today announced that KKR, a leading global investment firm, joined Casdin Capital and Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) as co-leads in its Series C financing round, bringing the round to over $125 million. Paige will use this new capital to expand its geographic footprint as it accelerates the development of AI-based clinical applications, biomarkers and diagnostics.
Additional investors in the Series C round include Catalio Capital Management, existing investors and other funds, as previously announced.
“We are grateful for the support of our stellar investors who share our mission to drive the future of precision medicine,” said Leo Grady, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Paige. “Paige is committed to transforming the diagnostics space by building an industry-leading portfolio of AI-based clinical applications, biomarkers and diagnostics and investing in the necessary areas to establish the technology long-term. This investment puts us in a strong position for growth over the next few years and beyond.”
“KKR is committed to supporting differentiated companies such as Paige that are reimagining how technology can support health care providers and diagnostics,” said Ali Satvat, Partner and Global Head of Health Care Strategic Growth at KKR. “With its cutting-edge technology platform and strong management team, we believe that Paige is well-positioned for sustainable growth.”
For KKR, the investment is being funded through the firm’s Health Care Strategic Growth Fund, which is focused on investing in high-growth healthcare-related companies for which KKR can be a unique partner in helping reach scale.
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