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PacSana secures further investment for tech to support older adults

Start-up that developed wearables which help seniors stay safe has signed a number of partnerships in Britain and the US

Feargal Duignan, chief executive of tech start-up PacSana: the US is a significant market for us but there are also lots of opportunities that we’re following up in Ireland and Britain. Picture: Fergal Phillips

PacSana, a company that has developed technology for older adults that allows them to stay living independently for longer, has secured a further €500,000 in funding from existing investors.

Founded by Feargal Duignan in 2019, the digital health start-up has developed a number of wearables that can monitor seniors to ensure they stay safe. The solutions, which include a smart bracelet, have also been adopted by a number of care homes for use, particularly in ...