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💰 FLORA (Flora Fertility), an insurtech company, has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Highline Beta, with co-investments from Cartography Capital, Everywhere Ventures, and angel investors from the insurance, technology, and financial services industries. The company plans to use this investment to launch a private fertility insurance product in the United States and Canada. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 💬 "Our mission is simple: we want to make fertility care accessible and affordable for everyone. With our unique solution, women and families can proactively safeguard their reproductive future." Laura J. McDonald, Co-founder & CEO of FLORA (Flora Fertility) #femtech #womenshealth #womenshealthinnovation #femhealth #fertility #reproductivehealth #fintech #insurtech #insurance #fertilityinsurance #ttc #ivf #ivfclinic #fertilityclinic #investment #vc #venturecapial #startup

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Digital health is finding stability, and our portfolio company Talkiatry is part of that momentum. With PitchBook’s Q2 2024 Digital Health Report showing steady investment levels, Talkiatry stands out, having secured $130 million from Andreessen Horowitz to expand accessible psychiatric care. New developments in AI are also gaining ground in the digital health space, pushing boundaries in patient care and treatment innovations. #DigitalHealth #PortfolioCompany #Talkiatry #HealthTech #Innovation #PitchBook #wellness #wellnessindustry #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #preventivecare #harmony #preventivehealthcare #native #nativeamerican #diversity #diversityinventure #diversefounders #diverseinvestors #DEI #impact #impactinvesting #impactventure Dean Newton Cameron Newton, CFA Bryan Hunt, CFA Jason Judge Connie Mayberry Alice Loy Kelly Holmes Grace Benally Amber Begay Joseph Ironhawk Little

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Healthtech platform Alyve Health has raised $5.5 million in its Series A round led by Axilor Ventures and saw participation from 1Crowd Fund, an existing investor, and InHealth Ventures, a healthcare-focused fund. The firm also raised a venture debt fund from Trifecta Capital as part of this round. Alyve’s health plans cover multiple healthcare journeys like doctor consultations, diagnostics, medicine purchases, dental procedures, gym memberships, and proactive well-being. The platform is easily integrated with payers (insurers, TPAs), intermediaries (brokers, financial institutions, digital platforms), and providers (clinics, diagnostic centres, fitness studios). As per the company, it tailored solutions to multiple groups – employees, customers, and channel partners – and currently serves over 1 million members. Founders: Shashank Avadhani, Sushant Roy, and Vineet Mehta Follow Rise & Shine for daily startup updates. Stay informed, stay ahead ➡️ www.riseshine.in #healthtech #healthcare #funding #venturecapital #startup

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Healthtech platform Alyve Health has raised $5.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Axilor Ventures, with participation from 1Crowd Fund, an existing investor, and Inhealth Ventures, a healthcare-focused fund. Additionally, the startup raised venture debt funding from Trifecta Capital. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/emW9v4ZW #healthtech #funding #startup #Investors #debt #healthcare #indianstartupnews

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Healthtech Confido Health raises $3 Mn in seed round: AI-focused healthtech startup Confido Health has $3 million in its seed round led by Together Fund. The round also saw participation from MedMountain Ventures, Rebellion VC, DeVC, Operators Studio, and strategic healthcare operators.  The firm previously raised a pre-seed round led by Momentum Capital. The proceeds will be used to improve its AI tech stack and broaden its reach across specialties such as surgery, orthopedics, dental, and pediatrics.  Founded by Chetan Reddy and Vichar Shroff, Confido Health enables AI workers to manage tasks such as appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and care coordination. These digital workers integrate with existing healthcare systems in less than five minutes through no-code deployment, providing seamless end-to-end task automation. The platform processes unstructured data across multiple systems in a HIPAA-compliant manner, enabling real-time task completion. Validated on real-world data rather than public datasets, Confido's digital workers can engage with patients in multiple languages and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.   The startup claims to serve over 15 customers across more than 50 locations and reach 50,000 patients monthly. #Healthtech #AI #Startups

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𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗜! 🚀 We are excited to be partnering with bold founders building early-stage companies at the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and technology. Join us to initiate the future together. Check out the full story on TechCrunch! #venturecapital #fundraise #startup #innovation #techbio #healthtech

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Crafting an Investor-Attractive Healthcare MVP is not usually easy. So we brought you the recent article by our CEO, Olga Muller, about how to succeed in that field. Launching a healthcare MVP that appeals to investors is not just important, it's crucial. So we outline 4 key actions that can help you capture investor interest and set a strong foundation for growth. A Brief Guide for Success. Clue takeouts: - Understanding Investor Priorities. To align with investor priorities, distinguish users from payers. The early focus should be on market fit and team capability. As you scale, emphasize user engagement and competitive advantage. Technical due diligence ensures viability and profitability, aligning with investor goals. - Validating your business model. Prioritize core features and essential spending. Work with experienced teams to establish a strong foundation. Use methodologies like the Core Design Pattern to support future growth and additional features, ensuring a robust MVP. - Balancing UX Investment. Invest strategically in UX, focusing on usability. Avoid early overinvestment to prevent launch delays. Use frameworks like System 4096™ for design patterns and lifecycle modes. Keep your app functional and user-friendly, improving UX as your product evolves. - Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Go-to-Market Strategy. Plan for regulatory compliance with prioritized steps. Continuously improve security. Develop a solid go-to-market strategy, focusing on revenue generation and market validation And partner with experts to refine your strategy and secure clinical partnerships for pilot studies. That's it. For the full version — please welcome inside: https://lnkd.in/d4wSBY_9 #healthtech #digitalhealthcare #keplerteam #HealthtechStartup #MVP #earlystartups #earlystage #innovation 

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🌟 Weekend Read Alert! Are you an early-stage #founder navigating the post-#incubator phase and looking for #funding opportunities? We've got just the right resource for you! Check out our latest blog post on public startup funding options — with a spotlight on Germany's popular #EXIST Business Startup Grant, with Richard Falck from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences. 🔎 What's Inside: ➡ An in-depth look at the EXIST Business Startup Grant: perfect for innovative, tech-oriented ventures. ➡ Comparison with other funding options like #GründungsBONUS. Pros and cons of regional vs. national funding opportunities. ➡ Tips for a successful #grantapplication. ➡ Insights on whether relocating your business for better funding prospects is worth it. ➡ Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, understanding these funding landscapes is crucial. 👉 Don’t miss out on this comprehensive guide! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gheSTEKN Enjoy your weekend and happy reading! #startups #funding #EXISTGrant #entrepreneurship #innovation #visionhealthpioneers #weekendRead #healthtech #earlystage #publicfunding

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Today, we are thrilled to announce Maven Clinic's $125 million Series F funding round led by StepStone Group, with participation from existing investors including General Catalyst Partners III LP, Sequoia Capital, Oak HC/FT, and Lux Capital. To date, Maven has raised more than $425 million, and with this round the company is now valued at $1.7B. The company plans to use this funding to further invest in Maven Managed Benefit, Maven's fertility benefits administration platform, and to expand its end-to-end virtual care platform, for maternal care, parenting and pediatrics, and menopause. Over the last 10 years, FFF Founder & CEO Kate Ryder has redefined the model for care for women and families by putting the patient at the center of the healthcare experience. She shared that in this next decade, they have “the platform breadth, depth, and data required to create the scaled change this industry so sorely needs.” In addition to Amazon, Maven’s services are used by the nation’s leading employers, including Microsoft, AT&T, Morgan Stanley, and L’Oréal. Female Founders Fund is proud to be an early investor in Maven, and we are excited by Kate’s vision for the decade to come as the Maven team continues to reimagine the standard of care within the healthcare industry. Maven's model is setting a new standard for personalized, comprehensive care for women and families, shaping healthcare for generations to come & inspiring so many other female founders along the way. More from CNBC 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekf7Kk-Y

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"I urge people to look for simple use cases that are undeniably required by the healthcare system. Build meaningful scale with these first, and that buys you the right to build in the really interesting innovation later." - Imran Hamid, MD, Investment Director, LifeArc Ventures At LSI Europe ‘24, our panel "AI Infrastructure and the Future of Imaging,” explored how AI is being used to enhance disease characterization, streamline clinical workflows, and personalize treatments. The discussion highlighted key investment opportunities in the space, along with the challenges AI companies face, such as healthcare system adoption, reimbursement hurdles, and infrastructure gaps. The panelists also shared their thoughts on the future of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of finding scalable use cases and the role of precision medicine in driving AI innovation. The full panel, "AI Infrastructure and the Future of Imaging,” is available on our website and YouTube channel featuring: • Natasha Allen (Moderator) — Foley & Lardner LLP • Sahirzeeshan (Sahir) Ali — Modi Ventures • Imran Hamid, MD — LifeArc Ventures • Soyoung Park — 1004 Venture Partners • Vishal Gulati — Recode Ventures - Want to attend our next event? LSI USA ‘25 will be held March 17th-21st in Dana Point, California. Apply today on our website.

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Jimini Health, a NYC-based digital health company, raised $8M in Pre-Seed funding. Backers included Zetta Venture Partners, LionBird, PsyMed, BoxGroup, Arkitekt Ventures, SCB, and others. https://lnkd.in/emJMeFzY

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Live now...   Partner and head of corporate healthcare Monica Macheng is speaking at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam at this Healthcare World panel on 'Keeping the Relationship between Founders and VC Funders in Good Health'.   The session will consider how to keep both sides happy in the interests of the common goal of growth.   Please do go along if you're attending, or connect with Monica to meet during the conference to discuss further.   #HLTHEurope #HealthInvestment #HealthFounders

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#WeeklyTechNews 📰⬇️ 🦄 Flo Health Inc., a fertility-focused period-tracking app, raised $200 million in Series C funding, valuing it at +$1 billion and making it the first purely digital femtech unicorn. This funding will help attract more users and expand its focus to older demographics, including menopause and perimenopause. 🗣️ OpenAI is rolling out an alpha version of ChatGPT’s advanced Voice Mode to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users, with a full release expected by fall 2024. Initially showcased in May using a voice remarkably similar to Scarlett Johansson’s, the feature was delayed to address safety concerns but is now ready for a limited release. 🚗 Alphabet Inc. plans to invest an additional $5 billion in its self-driving subsidiary Waymo over the next few years, aiming to solidify its position as the leading autonomous driving technology company. 🔍 Apple is delaying the launch of its Apple Intelligence AI platform to October. Currently, features like text-based Siri and advanced photo search are only available in developer beta versions of iOS 18.1. Developers will preview and refine these tools before the wider release, showcasing Apple’s commitment to a polished AI experience. 💰 LinkedIn and Pinterest are partnering with publishers to sell ads on their platforms, sharing the revenue generated. This move aims to attract more content creators by providing them with new monetization opportunities. #VivaTech

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𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 1. Alyve Health 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟓.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 Healthtech platform Alyve Health raised $5.5 million in a Series A round led by Axilor Ventures, with participation from 1Crowd 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 and InHealth Ventures. The round also included venture debt from Trifecta Capital. Founded in May 2020, Alyve Health offers comprehensive health plans and serves over 1 million members. The funds will support growth initiatives and service expansion. 2. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐲𝐧𝐚.𝐀𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 $𝟏.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 Bengaluru-based generative AI startup 𝐀𝐲𝐧𝐚.𝐀𝐈 raised $1.5 million in seed funding led by Inflexor Ventures. The funds will enhance AI capabilities, scale the team, and support their mission to provide high-quality product photography. Co-founded by Aastha Rajpal and Yash Bansal, Ayna serves brands like Clovia and Wakefit, offering AI-driven, studio-quality product photoshoots without physical shoots. 3. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 GreyLabs AI 𝐀𝐈 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 $𝟏.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Matrix Partners India GreyLabs AI, a speech analytics platform for financial institutions, raised over $1.5 million in seed funding led by Matrix Partners India. Founded in October 2023, the platform helps banks and fintechs extract insights from unstructured data like call recordings and emails. The funds will enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and identify sales opportunities. GreyLabs AI previously co-founded Cogno AI later acquired by Exotel. 4. Prosperr.io 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟏.𝟓 𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Gokul Rajaram Prosperr.io, a fintech SaaS platform automating income tax, raised $1.55 million in a pre-seed round led by Gokul Rajaram, board member at Pinterest and Coinbase. Notable angel investors like 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐡 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐭 and 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 also participated. Founded in March 2022 by Manas Gond, Prosperr.io focuses on maximizing tax savings and compliance through AI-driven tax advisory services for individuals and B2B solutions for employers. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 Corporate Valuations 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 #newhighlight #newsupdates #InvestmentNews #Funding #TechNews #Startups #BusinessGrowth #TechFunding #Investment #VentureCapital #VentureFunding #ValuationServices #funds #BusinessValuation #StartupFunding

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What if, instead of… 📊 Being told different metrics you need by a health VC and a tech VC, you could address them at the same time? 💵 Being given conflicting feedback on funding by a health VC and a tech VC, you could address them at the same time? 📈 Trying to merge insights on scaling from a health VC and a tech VC, you could have them put their brains together with you to come up with the optimal strategy? Together with a rockstar lineup of investors and funds, we’ve decided to address that 🎸🥁 Health+Tech VC Mashup Meetings is an afternoon of VC meetings mashing together health and tech investors, so you sit with 2 different funds from 2 different domains at the same time. Pitch, get feedback, consult on a specific challenge...it's whatever you – the entrepreneur – wants. Want to participate? Link to details and registration in the first comment below 👇 (Since the event comprises private meetings, attendance will be limited to the startups selected) ⚕️ Arkin Digital Health | Eran Lerer Shoni Health Ventures | Roy Wiesner aMoon Fund | Raissa Hacohen Longevity Venture Partners | Amir Blatt Almeda Ventures | Dr. Gal Noyman - Veksler LionBird | Hila Karah Pitango | Mati Gill AION Labs | Lihi Lubranski Triventures | Ophir Shahaf eHealthVentures 💻 Emanuel Timor Vertex Ventures | Dina Walker lool ventures | Emmanuelle Lipski 10D | Alex Shmulovich Viola Ventures | Lia Cromwell UpWest | Eli Dubnov Entrée Capital | David Mann Stark Insight Partners | Oded Barel-Sabag Fresh Fund | Gadi Fisher Hanaco Ventures | Keren Kopilov Firstime VC | Shahar Botzer Good Company Yuval Passov Google for Startups Israel

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As investments in health tech ventures start to gain momentum, STAT looks at five VCs behind some of the biggest recent deals. 💡 Simon Chong, Co-founder, Georgian - As one of three co-founders of Georgian, Chong helped lead the recent $100 million Series F investment in chronic care company Glooko. Over seven years, Glooko has expanded its endocrinology business and the number of insulin and glucose monitoring devices its software connects to. 💡 Seyonne Kang, Partner, StepStone Group - Private markets investment firm StepStone led womens’ health clinic Maven’s $125 million Series F round — Maven has so far raised about $425 million in total. 💡 Bryan Roberts, Partner, Venrock - Roberts was responsible for Venrock’s investment in AI-powered clinical note taker Suki, which recently raised a $70 million Series D. “AI will drastically change every industry, including health care, and the funding interest in Suki and the larger health tech market is a signal of the massive scale of change that is underway,” said Roberts. 💡 Julie Yoo, General partner at Andreessen Horowitz Bio+ Health - VC firm Andreessen Horowitz led the recent $31 million seed round for Alchemy — a tech company setting up pharmacies within federally qualified health centers and safety-net clinics — which also included NBA star and investor Magic Johnson. Yoo is focused on companies changing “how we access, pay for, and experience healthcare.” 💡 Nancy G. Brown, General partner at Oak HC/FT - The investment firm led digestive care company Oshi Health’s recent $60 million Series C round. Brown sourced the deal. She's focused on companies driving structural change in various ways. Read more about these investors and what exactly they're looking for: https://trib.al/EgPWz68 #healthtech #investment #venturecapital

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