Seen Health, a new healthcare organization focused on helping seniors age at home, has emerged from stealth with $22 million in funding to expand access to care through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The company plans to open its first center in California’s San Gabriel Valley, specifically serving the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. Founded by twin…
Zarminali Health, a new outpatient pediatric care platform aiming to integrate primary and specialty care nationwide, has secured $40 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst. The company plans to launch its first locations still this year. The startup aims to address significant challenges in pediatric care, including fragmented services, disconnected communication between providers, and the burden of care coordination that…
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…
