Little Journey, a healthtech company providing personalized psychological support for pediatric care, has secured £6 million in Series A funding led by Par Equity, with participation from Mercia Ventures, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, Octopus Ventures, Calm/Storm Ventures, and angel investors. “Securing this investment allows us to scale our impact across healthcare and life sciences, with a focus on easing the burden of…
BrightHeart has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence software designed for prenatal ultrasound evaluations of the fetal heart. The technology aims to support the detection of congenital heart defects (CHDs), which affect nearly 1 in 100 newborns. “Fetal heart assessments are among the most technically demanding aspects of prenatal ultrasound,” said Cécile Dupont, BrightHeart CEO and a Partner at Sofinnova…
Root Functional Medicine has announced the launch of “Root Access,” a membership platform offering direct access to lab testing and functional medicine expertise, following the close of a $4M seed round led by The 4100 Group. The new membership program enables individuals to order from over 100 lab tests directly, bypassing traditional insurance requirements. Members can complete tests either at local labs…
Elvie has launched Elvie Stride 2, a new version of their smart breast pump first released in September 2021. The new device combines hospital-grade suction with updated design features for improved user experience. The Stride 2’s primary updates include new ultra-soft silicone cups designed to conform to the breast’s natural curve. The device delivers hospital-grade power, generating approximately 270 mmHG of suction,…
About a year ago, Panasonic officially announced the launch of Panasonic Well, a new global innovation organization aimed at enhancing health, wellness, and well-being for families worldwide. This initiative, which includes the Family Wellness Innovation Challenge offering over $1 million in prizes, marks not just a new chapter for the company, but a return to its roots in a mission that has…
Harbor, a company specializing in infant care technology, has launched its Remote Night Nanny (RNN) service across the United States. This service aims to provide parents with affordable access to overnight infant care support. The RNN service connects parents with trained pediatric nurses and infant care specialists who monitor infants remotely through Harbor’s baby monitoring system. This virtual approach allows Harbor to…
Rezilient Health, a tech-enabled healthcare company, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round. Govo Venture Partners led the round, with participation from Bridge Ventures, Acorn Pacific Ventures, The Council, and several individual investors including Jim McKelvey, Mark and Robyn Jones, Jeremy Friese, and David Karandish. The company plans to use the funding to expand its concierge healthcare services for…
Sollis Health, a concierge medicine provider offering 24/7 access to ER-level diagnostics and capabilities, has introduced a new Family Membership plan. This plan is designed for families with children under 18 and is available across the United States. The Family Membership provides a year of access to Sollis’ ER-boarded physicians and facilities, either virtually or in medical centers located in New York,…
