Staff startup Mask Logic has secured almost £800k in seed funding and grants for its 3D-printed, reusable face mask, uniquely tailored to each individual's face.
Developed during the Covid-19 pandemic and designed to improve safety and comfort in workplaces where respiratory protection is essential, Mask Logic’s half-mask respirator uses advanced 3D scanning technology to create a precise map of the face within minutes. The map is then used to design a fully customised nose bridge, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit.
The £659k seed funding round was led by the Edinburgh-based angel syndicate Equity Gap, with participation from Scottish Enterprise, Old College Capital, the University of Edinburgh’s in-house venture investment fund, and Apollo Informal Investment. The company secured an additional £128k in grant support from Scottish Enterprise.
The founding team of scientists, engineers and medical experts includes Professor Adam Stokes, Head of the Institute of Bioengineering at University of Edinburgh; plastic surgeon Dr Ken Stewart; Dr Allistair McConnell, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University and Andy Coleman, investor and advisor to science and technology companies.
Michael Fink, CEO of Mask Logic, which is headquartered in Edinburgh, said:
This funding marks an important milestone, enabling us to advance manufacturing, secure certification, and successfully enter the UK market. I care about public health, and the person-centered approach we are taking has the potential to set a new benchmark for comfort and fit in respiratory protection.
With cutting-edge 3D printing and scanning technology, a talented team, and strong investor backing, Mask Logic is primed to redefine greater health and safety in the workplace and offer employers a new way to show they care about the wellbeing of their workforce. ”
