Israeli Startup Hemispheric Raises $52 Million to Launch AI Brainwave Analysis Model
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By מיטל וייזברג
First reported by Ynet · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Israeli startup Hemispheric has raised $52 million to launch Descartes, an AI model analyzing brain activity via non-invasive EEG to aid medical diagnosis. Founded by neuroscientist Dr. Haggai Lalazar and tech entrepreneur Gidi Litvin, the company aims to improve brain disorder detection and treatment, focusing initially on PTSD, depression, and Alzheimer’s. Hemispheric is pursuing regulatory approval and expanding collaborations in the US and Europe.
- 01Hemispheric raises $52 million to launch AI model analyzing brain activity non-invasively.
- 02Descartes AI model trained on 250,000+ EEG hours and data from 100,000+ participants.
- 03Founders include neuroscientist Dr. Haggai Lalazar and Apple Vision Pro contributor Gidi Litvin.
- 04Model aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s.
- 05Test involves 15-minute EEG with patient performing tasks on a tablet or phone.
- 06Company advancing FDA regulatory approval and expanding US and European operations.
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