Jones AV, a leader in operating theatre integration, has secured significant funding to enhance its operations and job creation.
- Founded in 2008, Jones AV excels in medical audio-visual integration, with technology in over 600 operating theatres globally.
- The company recently received recognition at the 2024 Innovation Awards in Barcelona for its advanced integration system.
- Investment from River Capital will enable Jones AV to expand and improve its proprietary software.
- The funding is expected to create six new jobs this year as part of the company’s growth strategy.
Jones AV, a company based in Birkenhead and established in 2008, has carved a niche in medical audio-visual integration. It proudly boasts its technology integrations in over 600 operating theatres spread across 13 countries. The firm has recently been acknowledged at the 2024 Innovation Awards held in Barcelona for its Integrated Operating Theatre of Things system, underscoring its commitment to innovation in healthcare technology.
A substantial six-figure investment from River Capital will bolster Jones AV’s growth. This capital injection is sourced from the £18 million North West Business Growth Loan Fund, with additional support from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Flexible Growth Fund. River Capital, headquartered in Liverpool, is overseeing the disbursement of these funds.
With this financial backing, Jones AV plans to enhance its proprietary operating theatre control software significantly. River Capital expressed confidence that this move would greatly strengthen Jones AV’s competitive standing and profitability within the medical technology sector. “This support from River Capital comes at a crucial juncture for Jones AV,” remarked Ingo Aicher, director of Jones AV, emphasizing the importance of this funding in leveraging their strong order book and pushing technological boundaries to improve patient care.
Jim Moore, an investment manager at River Capital, conveyed that Jones AV represents the type of high-growth potential company they are enthusiastic to support. He affirmed that the company’s consistent delivery of cutting-edge healthcare solutions aligns perfectly with River Capital’s investment strategy, aimed at enhancing innovation within the region.
The financial aid will not only foster software advancements but also enable Jones AV to generate new employment opportunities, with an anticipated six new positions to be filled this year. This strategic growth is expected to augment the reputation of the region as a burgeoning hub for medical innovation.
Jones AV’s strategic funding marks a significant step towards advancing technology in healthcare and boosting regional innovation.
