
Sapphiros is a healthcare investment platform that partners with and supports growth-stage diagnostic companies by providing capital, resources, and expertise. Their portfolio includes proprietary molecular detection technologies for rapid infectious disease testing, advanced printed electronics manufacturing, genetic and COVID-19 testing services, consumer-based diagnostic patches, and AI-driven computational biology solutions. The company aims to bridge the gap between present and future diagnostics, enabling near-patient and at-home testing with innovative technologies. Backed by global investment firm KKR, Sapphiros leverages a team of seasoned healthcare executives to drive transformative diagnostic innovations to market at scale.

Sapphiros is a healthcare investment platform that partners with and supports growth-stage diagnostic companies by providing capital, resources, and expertise. Their portfolio includes proprietary molecular detection technologies for rapid infectious disease testing, advanced printed electronics manufacturing, genetic and COVID-19 testing services, consumer-based diagnostic patches, and AI-driven computational biology solutions. The company aims to bridge the gap between present and future diagnostics, enabling near-patient and at-home testing with innovative technologies. Backed by global investment firm KKR, Sapphiros leverages a team of seasoned healthcare executives to drive transformative diagnostic innovations to market at scale.
Focus: Consumer and near-patient diagnostics (printed electronics, sample collection, high-volume manufacturing)
Founder: Namal Nawana (Founder; Executive Chairman)
Backers & partners: KKR, Neoenta, OraSure Technologies (strategic investor & distributor), Cencora, Roche
Notable award: $11.1M NIH RADx Tech award for multiplex molecular OTC respiratory test (Apr 2023)
Employee count: 39
Consumer and point-of-care diagnostics; scaling manufacturing and distribution of high-volume diagnostic tests.
2021
Diagnostics / Healthcare
11100000.00
Award to develop a high-performance over-the-counter multiplex molecular respiratory test (RSV, influenza A/B, COVID-19).
OraSure announced as strategic investor and distribution partner.
“Backed by KKR and Neoenta; strategic investment and distribution relationship with OraSure Technologies”