Define Ventures, a VC firm based in Silicon Valley, has recently announced the closing of Fund III and Opportunities Fund, raising a total of $460M to fund innovation in healthcare. The firm invests in early-stage digital health startups, including those in incubation, seed, series A, and series B stages. With this new funding, Define Ventures has reached a total of $800M in…
Perci Health, an online platform that helps people access multidisciplinary, supportive care throughout their cancer journey, has raised £3.4m in seed funding led by Octopus Ventures. The new funds will allow the company to further invest into its technology roadmap, continue to expand the team and grow access for cancer patients through new partnerships with large employers and insurers. In the last few…
Felix, a Canadian digital health startup has raised $10M in Series A funding led by Whitecap Venture Partners. Other participants in the round include Mantella Venture Partners, BrandProject and US based H Ventures. Founded in January 2019, Felix is a DTC end-to-end digital healthcare platform providing telehealth and prescription delivery, best known for providing online access to birth control and erectile dysfunction treatments.…
Chugai Pharmaceutical and Biofourmis have formed a partnership to develop digital solutions for pain management in patients with endometriosis. The companies have been working together since July 2020 to develop objective assessment of pain associated with the disease, which has resulted in the utilization of Biofourmis’ Biovitals platform for a biosensor and AI-based algorithm. Chugai, headquartered in Tokyo, is a research-based pharmaceutical…
Many people struggle with skincare, from identifying the right products to finding affordable, quality solutions. This can have a negative impact on self-esteem and confidence. Skin + Me seeks to address this problem by offering a personalized, prescription-based approach to skincare. Skin + Me is a UK-based startup that aims to revolutionize skincare by making medical-grade advice more accessible and boosting skin…
Ovia Health, the digital health platform for women and families, has announced the expansion of its Ovia app to include menopause symptom tracking and resources to support women during menopause. Ovia’s application is available to consumers and through its enterprise offerings for employers and health plans. The app provides educational content on symptoms, natural and medical treatment options, and tips on how…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. According to a 2019 study the “risk of developing PD is twice as high in men than women, but women have…
According to the Office on Women’s Health iron-deficiency anemia affects more women than men. The risk of iron-deficiency anemia is highest for women who are either pregnant or have heavy menstrual periods. Overall more than 80 million people in America alone are at risk of anemia. Anemia testing traditionally requires access to a doctor or a lab, insurance, and needles. Sanguina is…
