Temple Raises $54M Seed Round for Brain Blood Flow Monitoring Wearable
Summary
Temple, an India-based neuro-wearable startup founded by Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal, raised $54 million in a friends-and-family seed round at a post-money valuation of approximately $190 million. Investors include Steadview Capital, Peak XV Partners, InfoEdge Ventures, and Dharana Capital. Temple is developing a wearable that uses Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to continuously track cerebral blood flow.
Why it matters
While Temple's scientific claims have drawn skepticism, the $54M seed round at a $190M valuation demonstrates the willingness of prominent investors to bet on consumer neurotechnology. The device targets elite athletes and high-performance professionals, representing an expansion of neurotech from clinical to consumer wellness markets.
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