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Importantly, the $20 million financing completed in April strengthens our position as we work towards these key milestones.” A recent publication in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) underscores the rising importance of intravascular imaging in the treatment of patients with complex coronary artery disease, a market that continues to grow as physicians increasingly rely on imaging to guide better outcomes. Combined with hands-on validation by experts using our system, these developments highlight the strong clinical and commercial momentum behind our hybrid IVUS / OCT technology and its potential to transform patient care. Business Highlights: Successful Validation Testing with Key Opinion Leaders: In July 2025, Conavi conducted two pre-clinical animal experiments with several leading interventional cardiologists, confirming that next generation Novasight meets key customer specifications for usability, imaging performance, and workflow integration. 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