Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous herpesvirus that infects over 90% of the global population. It’s most commonly known for causing infectious mononucleosis (IM), or “mono,” but it has also been implicated in several serious conditions, including various cancers (such as Burkitt’s lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma), autoimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis), and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). Research into EBV has highlighted potential…
Amino Health, a leader in digital healthcare navigation, has secured $10 million in funding led by Transformation Capital. This investment will be directed towards advancing Amino’s AI product roadmap, with a special focus on creating personalized care journeys for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Amino Health is dedicated to simplifying healthcare navigation through its innovative platform, which recommends high-quality healthcare providers based on…
Amplexd Therapeutics has secured $2 million in funding from an Asia-based family office specializing in life sciences. This investment supports the finalization of product development and the initiation of Phase 1/2 clinical trials for non-invasive treatments targeting Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN). “The funding marks a major milestone in our R&D efforts for our two therapies after extremely promising preclinical studies were completed.…
May Health, a clinical-stage medical device company dedicated to addressing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), has announced the successful closure of a $25 million Series B financing round. The funding round was co-led by Bpifrance and Trill Impact Ventures, with participation from existing investor Sofinnova Partners, as well as Avestria Ventures and Kidron Capital Assets. PCOS affects approximately 10% of women globally, causing…
Backpack Healthcare, a provider of online pediatric mental healthcare, has closed $14 million in Series A funding. The round was led by PACE Healthcare Capital and saw participation from ECMC, Techstars, and Collab Capital, among others. The escalating youth mental health crisis in the United States has underscored the critical need for accessible mental health solutions. With over 40 million children relying…
Brooklyn-based startup Mae Health has successfully closed an oversubscribed seed funding round, led by Jumpstart Nova, with a focus on improving Black maternal health outcomes. This investment round also saw participation from prominent investors such as the Astia Fund, Impact Engine, Joyance Partners, and Gratitude Railroad, alongside early investors RH Capital, Avestria Ventures, Bright Ventures, and the Social Starts Health & Happiness…
Dandi, a platform dedicated to improving the fertility care journey, has raised $1.3 million in funding from investors including Tiferes Ventures, Ruttenberg Gordon Investments, Winklevoss Capital, and the WeWork Alumni Fund. The funding round aims to bolster Dandi’s offerings and expand its reach in supporting individuals facing fertility challenges. With infertility on the rise, Dandi recognizes the need to address the multifaceted…
At the beginning of each month, we look back and share which companies have announced new funding rounds. Below is April 2024’s round-up. You’ve found some of our exclusive Inner Circle Content. This article is only available for our Inner Circle Members. To read on: Sign in to your Inner Circle account to access this content. If you aren’t a member yet…
