Smart Ring Maker Closes $200M Series D | StartUp Health Insights: Week of Jan 7, 2025
Over the last couple of weeks, we also saw investments in AI, virtual care, insurance, and next-gen diagnostics and drug development that highlight a vibrant global health innovation landscape. From tackling neurodegenerative diseases to streamlining medication journeys, recent funding paints a promising picture for the future of healthcare.
Reported global health innovation funding over the past couple weeks included:
ŌURA, an Oulu, Finland-based company behind the Oura smart ring, raised $200M from Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom. <source>
Remodel Health, an Indianapolis, IN-based tech platform that supports employers and employees in launching and accessing their health benefits, raised $100M from Oak HC/FT and Hercules Capital. <source>
Deciphex, a Dublin, Ireland-based AI-powered digital pathology company, raised €31M ($32M) led by Molten Ventures, with participation from ACT Venture Capital, Seroba, Charles River Laboratories (NYSE: CRL), IRRUS Investments, HBAN Medtech Syndicate, and Nextsteps Capital. <source>
Scripta Insights, a Boston, MA-based digital health company developing pharmacy navigation solutions for self-insured employers, health plans, and their members, raised $17M led by Aquiline, with participation from Contour Venture Partners, Eastside Partners, and ReMY Investors. <source>
General Proximity, a San Francisco, CA-based biotech platform company focused on oncology, cardiometabolic disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and longevity, raised $16M led by Felicis, with participation from Y Combinator, age1, Modi Ventures, Wilson Sonsini, and angel investors. <source>
Aptitude Medical Systems, a Goleta, CA-based multiple conditions testing solutions company, raised $10M from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. <source>
Bluenote, a San Francisco, CA-based generative AI platform for life sciences companies, raised $10M led by Lux Capital, with participation from Elad Gil, Anthropic & Menlo Ventures Anthology Fund, McKesson Ventures, Avichal Garg/Electric Capital, Moxxie Ventures, Carbon Silicon Ventures, and angel investors. <source>
Culina Health, a Hoboken, NJ-based startup that connects patients and healthcare providers to a network of registered dietitians who can provide virtual care in areas such as chronic disease prevention, wellness, and weight loss, raised $7.9M led by Healthworx, with participation from Collab Capital, Cake Ventures, and GW Ventures. <source>
Proton Intelligence, a Vancouver, BC, Canada-based developer of a continuous potassium monitoring (CKM™) platform, raised $6.95M from SOSV, We Venture Capital, Tenmile, LongeVC, 15th Rock, Exor, and Trampoline Venture Partners. <source>
Lushi, a startup aimed at transforming the fertility care experience, raised $5M. <source>
Vitalic, a Boston, MA-based geriatric behavioral healthcare platform, raised $4M from Redesign Health and Medicare Advantage payor VNS Health. <source>
Consint.AI, a Noida, India-based GenAI-driven healthcare insurance fraud and risk management company, raised Rs 5 Cr ($583k) led by Equanimity Ventures and Seafund. <source>
Pison, a Boston, MA-based developer of AI-powered neural sensors for cognitive health, wellness, and gesture control, raised an undisclosed amount from Samsung Ventures. <source>
Royal Health, a White Plains, NY-based provider of advanced radiology software and workflow solutions, raised an undisclosed amount led by HealthQuest Capital. <source>
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