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- What is TechCare's primary business?
- TechCare develops a platform that uses the vaporization of natural plant-based compounds for hair-care products, including formulas designed to fortify, revitalize, nourish hair, and provide antimicrobial properties.
- When was TechCare founded and how was it formed?
- TechCare was founded in October 2010 and was created through a merger of BreedIT and Novomic in October 2016, with Novomic becoming a subsidiary.
- What was a significant financing event for TechCare?
- In January 2018, TechCare closed an undisclosed funding round totaling $1.8 million, with investors including Zach Rubin and Ran Tuttnauer. More details are available on startupim.
- What is TechCare's current operational status?
- TechCare is currently inactive, having been acquired by Citrine Global in January 2020.
- When did TechCare become a publicly traded company?
- TechCare had an IPO in October 2016, listing on the OTC exchange under the ticker TECR.
- What was a key product launch for TechCare in Israel?
- In May 2018, TechCare launched its Novokid lice treatment product line in Super Pharm, Israel's largest drugstore chain.
- Did TechCare expand into the Asian market?
- In January 2019, TechCare entered into a joint venture contract with China-Israel Biological Technology Co. Ltd. (CIB) to develop products for the Asian market.
- Who was appointed as the CEO of Novomic, a TechCare subsidiary?
- In January 2019, TechCare appointed Osnat Philipp, formerly an executive at Lumenis, P&G, and Teva Pharmaceuticals, as the Chief Executive Officer of Novomic.
- What regulatory approval did TechCare receive for its Novokid device?
- In August 2017, TechCare received CE Mark approval for its Novokid lice treatment device.