Cure has released its 2024 Women’s Health Benchmark Report highlighting that established scientific expertise, robust clinical data, and previous commercial experience are crucial factors for raising capital in women’s health. “In a world where evidence-based medicine is the currency, the paucity of data about sex-linked differences in disease, drug responses, medtech efficacy and health outcomes is a major handicap when seeking funding,”…
Irish medical device company Nua Surgical has secured €6.5 million in Series A funding led by EQT Life Sciences, with participation from Kidron Capital, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, and existing investors including Enterprise Ireland. The funding will support regulatory clearance and early commercialization of SteriCISION, the first self-retaining retractor specifically designed for Caesarean section surgeries. With over 30 million C-sections performed…
ModifyHealth, a provider of medically tailored meals and nutritional counseling, has raised $13.5 million in Series C funding led by the Dohmen Company Foundation through its Dohmen Impact Investment Fund. Existing investors RC Capital and Nashville Capital Network also participated in the round. “Dohmen Company Foundation is pleased to welcome ModifyHealth as our newest partner in the fight against diet-related disease,” said…
Fello, a new peer support platform addressing the loneliness epidemic, has launched with $10.4 million in funding, including seed investments from Glen Tullman’s 62Ventures, The Capital Factory Fellowship Fund, Katalyst Capital, and Offline Ventures. The platform connects individuals seeking guidance with “Fellos” who have relevant lived experience in areas including substance use, parenting, and relationships. Led by CEO and co-founder Alyssa Pollack,…
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…
Roon, the New York-based digital health platform aiming to replace “Dr. Google,” has secured $15 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by FirstMark Capital and Forerunner Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Sequoia Capital and TMV. The investment values the company at $65 million pre-money. Founded in 2021 by former Pinterest executive Vikram Bhaskaran, Roon is building a…
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…
Apothékary, a consumer health brand focused on Japanese-inspired plant medicine, has secured an $8 million pre-Series A round, including a strategic investment from Japanese beauty giant Shiseido. The round was oversubscribed by 40% according to the company, bringing the company’s total funding to $15 million in equity and $6 million in debt funding via Walden Mutual Bank. The funding announcement coincides with…
