(Seoul=NSP News Agency) jeonghyun go Journalist = SK Telecom becomes the second biggest stockholder with the investment on Nanox Imaging. Accordingly, SK plans on building up manufacturing plants in Korea by securing exclusive franchise right.
Nanox is a company to commonly use and produce X-ray based on semiconductor, of which headquater is located in Israel. They are also preparing for stock listing. Global companies including Fuji, Foxcon and Yosma have invested Nanox.
SK telecom verified Nanox’s potential innovativeness in June, 2020 and participated in the investment of Seed Round. They also took part in Pre-IPO and became the second biggest stockholder.
The entire amount piled up adds up to 23 million dollars.
Nanox developed the medical imaging equipment based on X-ray·CT, and they go though required steps for FDA approval and production simultaneously.
SK telecom also plans on not only further investing but also directly leading the business. They secured the exclusive franchise right toward South Korea and Vietnam from Nanox. They expect to supply after obtaining approval of use.
NSP News Agency jeonghyun go Journalist gojh89@nspna.com
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