Forum Brands, a holding company of consumer brands aimed at serving families, has announced the acquisition of EVER, a leading provider of clean skincare solutions, from Stella & Dot Brands. EVER is known for its patented LSR10 technology, offering luxurious and clinically proven skincare essentials that address hormonal changes experienced during the 30s, perimenopause, and beyond. Jessica Herrin, CEO and Founder of…
Uber Health has recently introduced Uber Caregiver, a new solution designed to support caregivers and their loved ones. Starting this summer, care-receivers will be able to add caregivers to their Uber profile, enabling them to request and monitor rides and deliveries, and utilize eligible health benefits for payments. This solution aims to enhance the caregiving experience by maximizing ancillary healthcare benefits and…
Amara, an organic baby food brand, recently announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed $20 million Series B funding round. The minority financing was led by HumanCo Investments, with participation from Melitas Venture Capital and Touch Capital, among others. Founded by Jessica Sturzenegger, Amara has garnered attention for its proprietary methods in creating shelf-stable baby food. The company plans to utilize the…
Spain-based Domma, a startup dedicated to the research, treatment, and support of menopause, has successfully raised €950K in funding, a combination of capital increase and debt. This round, led by Secways, also saw participation from existing investor Antai Ventures, several business angels with sector expertise and ENISA. Founded in Barcelona by Cristina Martínez and Mireia Roca, Domma plans to allocate the new…
Unfabled, a marketplace startup dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing, has secured $1.6 million in funding, raising its total funding to $2 million. The investment aims to fuel the growth of Unfabled’s consumer platform, data science capabilities, and B2B channel. The B2B aspect of Unfabled, a market intelligence platform, delivers crucial insights into consumer behavior, helping healthcare businesses in advancing women’s health.…
Forum Brands, an aggregator specializing in Amazon-focused brands, has acquired Lola, a company known for its organic period care products. Lola, established in 2014 by Alexandra Friedman and Jordana Kier, differentiates itself in the market with its 100% organic cotton tampons, pads, and sanitary products. The acquisition, terms of which were not disclosed, aligns with Forum Brands’ strategy to expand in health…
Los Angeles-based Perelel Health, specializing in prenatal and postnatal vitamins, announced securing a $6M Series A investment, led by Unilever Ventures. Additional investors include Willow Growth and Selva Ventures. Founded in 2020 by Alex Taylor, Victoria Thain Gioia, and Dr. Banafsheh Bayati MD, OB/GYN, Perelel Health has shown consistent growth, evidenced by its year-over-year expansion. To date, the company has raised a…
Vivoo, a wellness app renowned for offering personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance through at-home urine tests, has introduced a new at-home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) testing product at CES 2024. This recent addition, recognized as a CES 2024 Innovation Awards honoree, delivers results within minutes and is aimed at simplifying the process of health monitoring and facilitating quicker connections with healthcare professionals.…
