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Pelago
Pelago is a virtual clinic for substance use management, delivering physician-led, evidence-based care for tobacco, alcohol, opioid and other substance use. Founded in 2017 as Quit Genius by three Imperial College London physicians, the company combines cognitive behavioral therapy, medication-assisted treatment and at-home monitoring tools into a program sold to employers, health plans and pharmacy benefit managers. Pelago says it has supported more than 750,000 members and validates its approach with 13 peer-reviewed studies.
WONZ Technology
WONZ Technology is a digital health company built around one goal: helping the world's roughly 1.5 billion smokers cut their exposure to the harmful byproducts of combustion. Founded by Xin (Steven) Du in 2020, WONZ pairs hardware - heat-not-burn smart devices sold under the CIGPAL brand - with digital intervention software, an exhaled-CO tester, and AI-guided coaching. Its proprietary WHC (WONZ Heat Currents) thermal distillation technology is designed to reduce inhalation of more than 90% of the main harmful substances in cigarette smoke while easing cravings and withdrawal. The company holds over 100 patents and has raised more than US$13 million from investors including XVC.