The technology to diagnose cancer tissue has remained relatively the same for decades, but the power of AI is changing that. Paige is at the forefront of this disruption. Paige’s system uses AI to assist pathologists in accurately detecting new patterns in the cancer tissue, thus providing new insights about the cancer and allowing pathologists to […]
HealthTech
KAIGO Raises $3M for its Medically Driven End-to-End Nutrition Solution
Healthy meals for the hottest restaurants in NYC delivered straight to your door?
Zipari Raises Another $22.5M to Bring Best in Class Customer Experience Solutions to the Health Insurance Industry
The passage of the Affordable Care Act revealed many gaps in the healthcare market and frustration has grown for consumer when thinking about having to deal with their insurers. Zipari saw this as the perfect opportunity to improve healthcare CX to lower healthcare costs across the system. Zipari achieves this through its customer experience platform for […]
SurvivorNet Raises $10M to Expand its Knowledge Platform for Cancer Patients and Survivors
“I don’t care how much money you have, when a cancer diagnosis happens, it’s far too difficult to get the right information. My family was part of the group that didn’t quite get the right answers.”
Somatix Raises $4.5M for its Wearables Solution That Saves Lives Through Gesture Detection
1 in 3 senior citizens suffers from a fall each year according to the CDC but software companies like Somatix have built life-saving wearable technology that passively monitors a patient’s wellbeing, allowing healthcare providers to intervene before serious accidents happen. Somatix’s offers its signature SafeBeing™ software solution to elderly care facilities and rehab centers on […]
TMRW Life Sciences Raises $25M for its Cryo-management Platform to Safeguard Life’s Most Precious Cells
In 1978, the world’s first IVF baby was born and since then approximately 8M babies worldwide have been born as a result of IVF. Even though IVF has made significant advances, current infrastructure at IVF clinics is insufficient to keep up with IVF’s growing demand. TMRW Life Sciences created ivfOS™ to help clinics safely and […]
Wagmo Raises $3M For Pet Insurance That Covers Wellness and Essential Needs
The average, lifetime cost that pet owners pay to get their dog groomed can top out at a whopping $14,400. Routine preventative and wellness care for dogs is expensive and Wagmo developed a new type of pet insurance that covers day-to-day essentials including grooming and dental work. Wagmo offers three tiers of annual membership plans […]
Our New Fund: Social Starts Health and Happiness (SH2)
As we approach the year’s end, I’m delighted to report that our funds are growing and changing. In particular, I wanted to let everyone know about plans for the next Social Starts fund, Social Starts Health and Happiness, which we call “SH2,” for short. SH2 is the only venture fund focused on the emerging science […]
Starship Raises $7M to be the First Robo-Advisor for Health Savings Accounts
Managing a HSA (health savings account) can be confusing because requirements are adjusted each year to account for inflation. In 2020, if you have a HSA account and self-only coverage, you can contribute up to $3,550 with pre-tax dollars. Starship is the first robo-advisor to help manage HSA accounts and earn a return on these […]
Barber Surgeons Guild Makes Dealing Hair Loss as Easy as a Trip to the Barber
The BSG LA Outpost (West Hollywood) is generating millions of dollars in revenue and is profitable, while not being fully ramped. When analyzing the NYC population and demographics, we realized that we can be even more successful in New York City. With these two locations, we will have a significant presence in the two biggest US markets and generating substantial revenue and profitability.
Rightway Healthcare Raises $20M to Help Navigate the Healthcare System
Navigating healthcare can be an extremely confusing and costly process. Rightway Healthcare leverages its team of expert navigators, including nurses and doctors, to help guide members to the best treatment plans at the best prices. Healthcare costs are soaring out of control, crippling employers while their employees are often unable to decipher the complexities of their healthcare […]