Core Viewpoint - Inspira Technologies has announced a proposed two-part transaction involving the acquisition of a liquid biopsy diagnostics business and a concurrent $15 million strategic equity investment, aimed at expanding into the high-growth diagnostics market [1][2]. Equity Investment - The transaction includes a $15 million equity investment at a premium to the current market capitalization, based on a pre-money valuation of $180 million, reflecting the strategic investor's assessment of the liquid biopsy technology's value [3]. - The identity of the strategic investor will be disclosed after shareholder approval and execution of definitive agreements, with $12 million of the investment proceeds allocated to fund existing respiratory and blood monitoring technologies [4]. Strategic Acquisition - The acquisition involves an advanced liquid biopsy diagnostics business through an all-share transaction, allowing entry into the growing liquid biopsy market with a proprietary platform designed for cancer characterization [5]. - The platform has shown high concordance with traditional tissue biopsy in clinical validation studies, indicating its potential to provide meaningful diagnostic insights [5][6]. - The initial clinical focus of the platform is on breast cancer, with applicability across other oncology indications, and the global liquid biopsy market is projected to reach approximately $58 billion in the next decade [6]. Regulatory Pathway - Following the acquisition, the company plans to pursue FDA clearance for the liquid biopsy platform through the 510(k) regulatory pathway, leveraging existing reimbursement codes for intended clinical use [7]. Shareholder Protection Framework - The transaction includes a shareholder protection framework to preserve the economic upside of existing respiratory and blood-monitoring platforms for current shareholders while allowing participation in the growth potential of the liquid biopsy platform [9].