What Waves Tech does

Waves Tech (legal entity WAVES TECH SpA) is a Chilean medical technology company founded in 2014 by neurologist Hachi Manzur following his postdoctoral fellowship at the NIH. The company develops and sells EMG One, a portable single-channel electromyography (EMG) biofeedback system that connects to mobile devices via a 3.5mm audio jack and measures real-time muscle activity through surface electrodes. The device is paired with two software applications (Loica, a gamified rehabilitation app where a character moves based on muscle contraction, and EMG Signal, a clinical visualization tool) and a cloud-based data server (hosted on DigitalOcean) that supports session history storage, remote monitoring for telerehabilitation, video training manuals, patient and therapist accounts, comparative visualization, and Excel export. The complete kit is priced at 406,500 CLP (~$450 USD) in the Chilean market, with CE and ISO 13485 certified surface electrodes, EMG-guided injection needles, connection cables, carrying cases, and audio adapters sold separately as recurring consumables.

The company targets healthcare professionals across multiple rehabilitation specialties, including pelvic floor therapy (for urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and chronic pelvic pain), dysphagia (swallowing rehabilitation), neurorehabilitation (post-stroke and neuromuscular recovery), botulinum toxin injection guidance, sports biomechanics, and general physiotherapy/kinesiology. Named users in the source material are individual clinicians at institutions such as Clínica Dávila and Universidad Pedro de Valdivia. Waves Tech claims 750+ devices in active use across more than 10 Latin American countries, validated by clinics and hospitals in Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Dominican Republic.

Waves Tech operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct e-commerce in Chile through its own online storefront with publicly disclosed CLP pricing, and a regional distributor network across Latin America with specialty channel partners aligned to specific clinical use cases (e.g., Biomecânica Ideal for sports in Mexico, Piso Pélvico Global for pelvic floor in Argentina). The company is privately held, founder-controlled, with no disclosed venture capital or institutional investors beyond a 2021 funding round involving Cube Ventures VC Firm and Vertical Partners. The team consists of six people covering neurology, clinical (speech therapy), finance, development, marketing, and CEO functions.

Name

Waves Tech

Legal name

WAVES TECH SpA

Website

https://waves-tech.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Rehabilitation Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Therapeutics (HLACANAJ), Posture, Musculoskeletal & Pain-Relief Devices (Posture Trainers, TENS/EMS, Massage Devices) (CRACAQAK)

Keywords

• Electromyography biofeedback
• Muscle rehabilitation devices
• Telerehabilitation systems
• Portable medical equipment
• Rehabilitation EMG technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. EMG One Device Sales: One-time sale of the EMG One portable biofeedback device including hardware, accessories, software access, and data server connectivity. Main revenue driver.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of surface electrodes, connection cables, injection needles for EMG-guided procedures, electrode snaps/adapters, transport cases, and audio adapters. Recurring consumables revenue.
3. Software Licenses and Digital Services: Access to Loica App, EMG Signal application, and Waves Tech Data Server included with device purchase. Software licenses are non-refundable once activated.
4. Technical Support Services: Remote technical support for installation and setup, optional remote training, and on-site training when contracted separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Waves Tech develops and sells EMG One, a portable single-channel electromyography (EMG) biofeedback system that connects to mobile devices via a 3.5mm audio jack and measures real-time muscle activity through surface electrodes. The solution bundles hardware with the Loica gamified rehabilitation app, the EMG Signal clinical visualization tool, and the Waves Tech Data Server cloud platform for telerehabilitation and remote monitoring. The offering is targeted at healthcare professionals across pelvic floor therapy, dysphagia, stroke rehabilitation, botulinum toxin injection, and sports biomechanics.

Product overview

Waves Tech offers a unified product ecosystem centered on EMG One, a portable electromyography biofeedback system validated for clinical rehabilitation. The system comprises the core EMG One hardware device, two complementary software applications (Loica App for gamified patient motivation and EMG Signal for clinical analysis), and cloud-based data infrastructure (Waves Tech Data Server). The company also sells a comprehensive range of clinical accessories including surface electrodes, connection cables, EMG-guided injection needles, carrying cases, and snap adapters. Connectivity adapters (USB-C and Lightning audio adapters) enable compatibility with various mobile devices. The complete EMG One kit is priced at $406,500 CLP with accessories available separately.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMG One: Portable EMG biofeedback system for rehabilitation, combining a single-channel portable device with gamified app (Loica) and clinical signal viewer (EMG Signal), used in pelvic floor therapy, dysphagia, stroke rehabilitation, botulinum toxin guidance, and sports biomechanics.

Products and services

• EMG One Portable single-channel electromyography biofeedback system that connects to mobile devices via 3.5mm audio jack and measures real-time muscle activity through surface electrodes; the complete kit includes the portable device, protective transport case, tri-electrode cable, self-adhesive electrodes, user manual, and access to the Waves Tech data server, Loica App, and EMG Signal. Sold primarily to healthcare professionals and clinics for rehabilitation applications.
• Loica App Gamified mobile rehabilitation application where an on-screen character moves up and down based on real-time muscle contraction; supports speed, strength-endurance, and coordination training paradigms; available on Android and used by patients undergoing EMG One biofeedback therapy.
• EMG Signal Clinical visualization application providing graphical EMG biofeedback on screen without gamification, designed for professional monitoring and analysis of muscle activity by clinicians using the EMG One device.
• Waves Tech Data Server (EmgOne.cl) Cloud-based data platform hosted on DigitalOcean providing secure session-history storage, remote monitoring for telerehabilitation, video training manuals, patient and therapist accounts, comparative visualization, and Excel export of session data; access is included with the EMG One device purchase.
• Surface Electrodes (Electrodos de superficie) Single-use adhesive surface EMG electrodes with conductive gel in 20mm or 30mm diameters, compatible with EMG One and standard 2mm connectors, CE/ISO 13485 certified and hypoallergenic; sold in packs of 1, 5, 10, 20, or 50 units as recurring consumables.
• EMG One Connection Cable (Cable de conexión EMG One) High-durability replacement cable with standard 2mm connector designed for clean and stable EMG signal transmission; available as single unit or 2-cable pack and exclusively compatible with EMG One.
• EMG-Guided Injection Needles (Agujas para inyección guiada por EMG) Disposable sterile needles for precise botulinum toxin injection under EMG guidance, available in 25mm, 37mm, and 50mm variants, compatible with standard 2mm connectors and direct connection to EMG One.
• Transport Case (Estuche de transporte) Rigid padded protective case for transport and protection of the EMG One device and accessories, compact dimensions of 15x15x5 cm and 0.250 kg weight.
• Electrode Snap Adapters (Snaps/adaptadores para electrodos) Stainless steel replacement snap adapters with plastic coating, sold in 3-piece kits, compatible with standard 2mm connectors and adhesive surface electrodes for use with EMG One.
• USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter (Ugreen) Aluminum-housed USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter with braided cable, 20Hz-20KHz frequency response and 18mW adaptive output, enabling EMG One connectivity on USB-C mobile devices that lack a 3.5mm jack.
• Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Adapter (UGREEN US211) Apple MFi certified Lightning to 3.5mm stereo audio adapter supporting up to 48kHz and 26-bit output, plug-and-play with microphone and volume control support, enabling EMG One connectivity on iOS devices without a headphone jack.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% correlation with reference EMG equipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and support.

• Biomecânica IdealcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Mexico specializing in sports physiotherapy, biomechanical evaluation, running clubs, and testing for runners and cyclists. Handles local sales, support, and product demonstrations.
• Deglutição e Disfagia MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Mexico specializing in swallowing and dysphagia rehabilitation using EMG One in therapy programs.
• CLS Dotaciones MédicascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical technology distributor serving Colombian market with neurotechnology products including EMG and neurotrac devices.
• Piso Pélvico GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Argentina specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation therapies.
• Clínica Telefônica (Fonoclinic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Peru. Specialized rehabilitation clinic composed of clinical professionals with focus on technology for therapeutic progress.
• Terapia del LenguajeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeech and language therapy practice serving Dominican Republic market. Specializes in speech, language, swallowing, and communication therapy.
• DigitalOceansupportTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider hosting the Waves Tech Data Server, enabling secure data storage, session recording, and telerehabilitation capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nihon Kohden: Global leader in neurodiagnostic and EMG equipment used in hospitals and clinical neurophysiology labs. Directly comparable to Waves Tech on the core EMG/electrophysiology category but operates at global scale with multi-channel, FDA-cleared systems across many clinical use cases.
• Natus Neuro (Natus Medical): Established US-headquartered neurodiagnostic equipment maker offering EMG, EEG, and sleep-diagnostic systems to hospitals worldwide. Comparable to Waves Tech on the EMG modality but at much larger scale, with broader multi-channel product lines and FDA-cleared indications.
• Cadwell Industries: US-based manufacturer of EMG, EEG, and intraoperative neurodiagnostic equipment sold to hospitals and neurophysiology practices. Comparable to Waves Tech on the EMG modality and clinical-neurophysiology customer base, but with multi-channel, established hardware portfolios.
• Compumedics: Australia-based neurodiagnostic and sleep-diagnostics company offering EMG, EEG, and PSG systems globally. Comparable to Waves Tech as a neurodiagnostic hardware maker serving clinical specialists, though at broader product-line and geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Thought Technology Ltd: Canada-based manufacturer of biofeedback and EMG hardware for rehabilitation, clinical, and research applications. Closest direct peer to Waves Tech: comparable portable EMG biofeedback devices, similar rehabilitation focus, and overlapping clinical customer base.
• mTrigger: EMG biofeedback hardware maker focused on sports performance, rehab, and clinical applications with mobile-app integration. Closely comparable to Waves Tech on portable EMG biofeedback + companion app for rehab and sports, though primarily US-focused.
• Noraxon USA: Manufacturer of EMG and biomechanics measurement systems for clinical, research, and sports applications. Comparable to Waves Tech on EMG-driven rehab and biomechanics use cases, including sports and clinical performance customers, with multi-channel offerings.
• Delsys (now part of Natus): EMG and motion-sensor maker specializing in wireless, research-and-clinical-grade biofeedback systems. Comparable to Waves Tech on EMG biofeedback for rehab and research, with stronger research-channel presence and wireless form factor.

Emerging players

• Sword Health: Digital MSK and pelvic-health virtual care platform providing app-based rehab programs to employers and health plans. Comparable to Waves Tech as a telerehabilitation platform, but Sword operates in software-only virtual care without EMG hardware.
• Hinge Health: Digital MSK virtual care platform offering exercise therapy, education, and coaching to employer-sponsored populations. Comparable to Waves Tech on the rehab-and-telerehabilitation end of the value chain, though it does not produce EMG biofeedback hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@emgone855
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waves-tech-spa
• Instagraminstagram.com/wavestech_chile/?hl=es

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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