InsideTracker, a personalized health and wellness company, has announced a major update with the release of 10 new healthspan-focused DNA insights. This update, which includes pivotal information on menopausal age and bone density, offers a comprehensive health profile for individuals, providing actionable insights on a range of genetic indicators. InsideTracker’s new insights present an extensive look into an individual’s genetic tendencies related…
age1, a venture capital firm specializing in longevity biotech, launched earlier this week in San Francisco announcing an initial closing fund of $35M. The firm aims to radically shift the paradigm from sick care to health preservation and lifespan extension. Backed by a specialized team with a track record, age1 was co-founded by Laura Deming, founder of The Longevity Fund, and Dr.…
Blooming Health, a digital engagement platform targeting older adults, has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round of $4.2M. The company aims to redefine aging-in-place by equipping community-based care providers with the technology necessary to remotely engage with the elderly population across various communication platforms. Investors in the round include Afore Capital, Crossbeam Venture Partners, Metrodora Ventures—co-founded by Chelsea Clinton—and angel investor Evan…
New York-based startup Peppermint has introduced a new virtual community, the Peppermint Clubhouse, specifically designed for adults aged 55 and above. This platform aims to fulfill the growing demand for meaningful connections and engaging activities among older adults. Peppermint’s Clubhouse is the result of collaboration with Redesign Health, a healthcare venture studio. Women’s health company Iron Health was also built in collaboration…
DUOS, a digital health company focused on empowering older adults to live independently, has secured an additional $10M in funding led by Primetime Partners, SJF Ventures, and CEOC’s Aging Innovation Fund managed by Castellan Group. This new funds will support the expansion of DUOS technology platform and engagement services. Combined with its previous Series A round (closed in April 2022), DUOS has…
InsideTracker, a personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide that helps people increase their healthspan and live healthier longer, announced that the company’s popular Ultimate Plan will now provide female users with analysis and optimization guidance for three new biomarkers pivotal to increasing women’s healthspan and navigating menopause. Founded in 2009 and created by experts in the fields of aging, genetics, and biometric data,…
