Swiss health tech startup Aktiia, specializing in blood pressure monitoring, has named Raghav Gupta as its new chief executive officer (CEO). This move marks a significant step in Aktiia’s mission to revolutionize blood pressure management globally.
Gupta, a veteran in the technology sector with a rich background in consumer, enterprise, and deep tech, will also join Aktiia's board of directors.
On joining Aktiia at a critical juncture, when the company's mission is to lessen the global health impact of high blood pressure, he said, “Aktiia's mission to reduce the impact of blood pressure on global health is deeply personal. I'm thrilled to join at such an inflection point in the business.”
Co-founder and COO Mattia Bertschi praised Gupta's strategic vision and cultural adaptability. “We are proud to have him on board as our recent regulatory wins, ongoing research, and real-world adoption drive the next phase of Aktiia's growth,” Bertschi said.
His career includes leadership roles such as chief operating officer at Humatics, chief commercial officer at Videoplaza, and various executive positions at Brightcove. Gupta has also served as an advisor and mentor to multiple tech startups, including Asylon and Butlr. His extensive experience spans over two decades in technology and innovation.
Gupta, holds a BSE in operations research and engineering from Princeton University.
As Aktiia prepares for further expansion and regulatory approvals, including entry into the U.S. market, the company aims to make blood pressure management more accessible and accurate globally. Founded in 2018, Aktiia has quickly emerged as a leader in continuous blood pressure monitoring, supported by investors like Khosla Ventures and Red Alpine. Since its commercial debut in 2021, the company has amassed over 300 million cardiovascular data points from more than 80,000 users.
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