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In this installment of InsurTech Amplified, Larry Nisenson, Chief Growth Officer of ⁠Assured Allies⁠, shared his journey from corporate America to the world of startups. Larry highlighted the difference between incremental corporate innovation and the transformative changes in startups. At Assured Allies, his business focuses on “successful aging,” helping individuals age on their own terms through wellness techniques and health coaching. They achieve this by addressing specific health issues, like untreated hearing loss and poor sleep quality, to improve overall quality of life. Personalization, driven by data science and AI, ensures that these interventions are effective and engaging. Larry also discussed the financial challenges of aging, particularly for those with limited means. Assured Allies collaborates with insurance companies to reduce long-term care costs, providing a model that benefits both insurers and the insured. However, Larry acknowledged the need for innovative financial solutions to help individuals save for future care needs, suggesting long-term care savings plans introduced at a younger age as a potential solution. Through these efforts, Assured Allies aims to transform the aging experience, making it a journey to embrace rather than a challenge to manage.

Paris-based Qantev raises €30 million to continue building AI-driven claims platform for health and life insurers: Qantev, an advanced AI-powered platform transforming how health and life insurers manage claims, reduce costs and improve services, has raised €30 million in a new funding round led by Blossom Capital, with participation from existing investors Elaia, Omnes and Raise Venture. With this new capital, Qantev plans to focus on three key areas: Enhancing the […] The post Paris-based Qantev raises €30 million to continue building AI-driven claims platform for health and life insurers appeared first on EU-Startups. #startupnews #startups

One of my proudest moments as an investor occurred today as Alaffia Health announced its series A because it shows how the Aperture® Venture Capital vision of multi-level, multi-generational #impactinvesting is succeeding in the marketplace. Here’s the model in its most basic form : ✅As diverse fund managers with meaningful capital to allocate, we are changing the VC landscape every day just by doing our day jobs. ✅As Black/Brown investors with ~40 years experience collectively, Aperture GPs have access to talent /excellence that others do not, so our portfolio *organically* is more inclusive by race, gender and geography even while optimizing for financial outcomes (all about the alpha). ✅Our most successful portco’s are using financial #innovation to solve market problems that impact underrepresented demographics and underserved communities. Alaffia Health is a shining example of the impact portion of our overall fund thesis, and we couldn’t be prouder of TJ Ademiluyi and Adun Akanni, MPH, PMP - the dynamic brother-sister founder duo whose vision we have steadfastly supported on their journey. Congratulations to TJ and Adun from William Crowder and myself, as well as the whole Aperture team- Marjorie King Philip McKenzie Yves Louis-Jacques Tanvi Lal Michelle Dhansinghani Lisha Bell Katie Kelly Amy Chung Cindy Chong, CFA Brian Fernandes-Halloran Monroe France Jayden Pantel Darren Herman Evan Wladis Neal Triplett Thomas Scriven Peter Ammon Irina Bit-Babik Tim Milanich Rob Rahbari

📣 We're thrilled to announce Fika Ventures' investment in StretchDollar. When a restaurant owner recently told us she spent 100+ hours dealing with health insurance last year – only to have half her team still unable to afford coverage – it crystallized why this investment matters. This isn't just a market opportunity; it's a broken system hurting real businesses. Here's why we're betting on StretchDollar: 1️⃣ The problem is real: Small business healthcare is a mess. 50% of employees lack coverage, costs jumped 6% this year alone 2️⃣ The solution is elegant: Marshall Darr and Kaiza Molina have built a 10-minute setup process that actually works (40+ grateful clients in <12 months prove it) 3️⃣ The timing is perfect: Traditional health plans are pricing out #SMBs while #ICHRA adoption has tripled since 2020 Most founders pitch us on "disrupting healthcare." Marshall and Kaiza are actually doing it, one local business at a time. We are proud to partner with you Marshall Darr, Kaiza Molina, and the entire StretchDollar crew! 📖 Read more on why we invested: https://lnkd.in/g_T6_ipS   💼 For job seekers, StretchDollar is actively hiring. See career opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/gpryjXfn #Healthcare #SmallBusiness #HealthBenefits

With out-of-pocket health spending and high-deductible health plans on the rise, more U.S. venture investment is going to companies innovating around these themes. Consumers aren’t exactly elated at the trend. #vc #startups https://lnkd.in/ghbzE95D

As we look toward the future, particularly 2025 and 2026, it’s hard to ignore the swirling uncertainties .... Read Full Blog https://lnkd.in/dGerbScu . #medicalbillingbusiness #training #startup #success #medicalbilling #WorkFromHome #MedicalBilling # Uncertain #EconomicTimes #Stability

Investment in mental health startups has tapered off since the 2021 peak. Nonetheless, we’re still seeing steady deal flow and big rounds getting done. A unifying theme for the largest investments is an emphasis on providing care that’s covered by insurance. #vc #startups https://lnkd.in/g3UxMKdu

Congrats to Eniac Ventures seeded Nirvana on their big A! 🚀 "Nirvana, a startup aiming to give health care providers and consumers the price of treatment before an appointment, raised $24.2 million in Series A funding, it tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: The raise comes amid a push for greater transparency in health care bills, with one new government rule put into effect in 2021 and more being considered today. What they're saying: "In some weird behavioral way, people were used to the fact that you would sit in a waiting room for six hours and get the bill six weeks later," says Nirvana CPO Kelvin K Chan. "Looking back, that's incredibly strange and archaic, but I think that mentality is starting to shift." How it works: Embedded into health care providers' websites, the software reduces the chances that an insurance claim will be denied after the fact. It does so by using the patient's name, date of birth, and ZIP code to verify a consumer's coverage, Nirvana says. Traditionally, providers required the insurance ID card, which the company's executives say is susceptible to human error. Combining that with information from the provider about the consumer's condition, Nirvana offers an estimate of the appointment cost at the time of booking. Northzone led this round, joined by Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures and Surface Ventures." Akshay Venkitasubramanian https://lnkd.in/ewznnP3y https://lnkd.in/ey4DPNBE

More Exciting Ovum Health news! After four intense months of diligence, our equity crowdfunding campaign is live on StartEngine! If you want to help transform how preconception care is delivered, join us as an investor. Click the story below to hear our "why." There are a few reasons I am open to equity crowdfunding (this is my second raise): 1. It truly democratizes access to investing in startups. Every person can buy public stock, so I love that all people can buy private stock now too. 2. The governance required to get approved is no joke. Just going live with a campaign is indicative of a mature level of governance that sets us apart from other startups. 3. It's only one line item on our cap table yet it can create brand ambassadors across the globe! Link to join us as an investor in the comments below! and also here: https://lnkd.in/geY3aC-F Lauren Haring Santiago Munne Latrice Allen Kirby Plessala Laurence Jacobs, M.D. Dember Castañeda Ashlyn Krantz Jag Padala Sukesh Belenje

Pulse 2.0 recently interviewed our CEO and Co-Founder, Antonio Moraes, to discuss how XP Health is transforming the $40 billion #VisionCare market. 📈 Highlights: ✅ Rapid Growth: From 10,000 members to over 400,000, serving companies like DocuSign, Sequoia Counseling, and Chegg. ✅ AI-Driven: Launching new features every two weeks for members to make vision care more accessible, seamless, and modern. ✅ A Bold Vision: Antonio’s drive to reinvent vision care is rooted in the belief that #EyeHealth is essential to overall well-being. Antonio shared, “Entrepreneurship is one of the hardest sports out there,” but moments like driving a box truck to secure XP Health’s first client make the journey worthwhile. 🚛✨ Discover how Antonio’s vision is shaping the future of eye care and redefining the vision experience: https://lnkd.in/e_xMRRs4.