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Full sense™ device, a temporary implantable device that induces long lasting satiety and significant weight loss

Cascade Charter Township, United StatesFounded 2004Consumer Services
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About BFKW

BFKW.org specializes in the development of a unique bariatric device known as The Full Device. This device is designed to induce a feeling of fullness and satiety in patients without the need for food intake. It achieves this by applying pressure on the distal esophagus and the cardia of the stomach. The Full Device is both temporary and reversible, and it is deployed and removed via endoscopy, making it a minimally invasive option for weight management. The company primarily targets the healthcare market, focusing on patients seeking non-surgical weight loss solutions. Currently, The Full Device is not approved for sale in the United States, the European Union, or elsewhere, indicating that the company is likely in the clinical trial or regulatory approval phase. BFKW.org generates revenue through the development and potential future sales of its innovative medical device, as well as through partnerships and licensing agreements within the healthcare sector. The business model is centered around providing a cutting-edge, non-permanent solution for bariatric care, which could appeal to both patients and healthcare providers looking for alternatives to traditional weight loss surgeries.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Cascade Charter Township, United States
Employees
5
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
77.5/100
Industry
Media
Sub-industry
Publishing
Sector
Consumer Services, Biotechnology, Surgery
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Aug 2023 $11M $42M Undisclosed ↗
EARLY VCOther financing May 2017 $3.3M $13M Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

BFKW website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for BFKW is 530 monthly website visits, up 178.9% over the last three months. BFKW's team grew 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits530 3-month web change+178.9% 1-year team growth+25%
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