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Deal Dive: Caraway shows what else digital health can do
Caraway, which looks to provide supplemental telehealth services to Gen Z, has raised a $16.75 million Series A round.
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How Mindbloom’s CEO sees the future of psychedelic mental health
“What was something amazing that happened to you this weekend,” Mindbloom’s CEO Dylan Beynon asked me, less than 30 seconds into our call. His bright eyes and relaxed demeanor radiated a deep peace and presence, paired with what seemed like a genuine care for the other person on the call — something that’s rare in…
Mapping out the future of AR, ThirdEye is taking on Google and Microsoft in real-life scenarios
ThirdEye’s second-gen X2 MR glasses can be used for various sectors, including health care and manufacturing.
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Despite 2022’s headwinds, women’s health startups did better than ever before
TechCrunch conducted a vibe check to see where this sector stands, and found a prevailing sense of guarded optimism.
This year will shift the conversation from “life span” to “health span” — how we live healthier for longer.
Digital health startups can incorporate clinical expertise into business models — here’s how
Digital health startups should have clinical experts as part of its leadership to ensure care is always based on the patient’s medical needs.
MedCrypt shared with us the deck it used to raise a $25 million Series B.
The slide deck bespoke vitamin startup Rootine used to raise a $10 million Series A is a master class. Let’s check out some of the highlights.
Holmes’ sentencing sends a clear message that the startup ecosystem must be built on good faith
The startup ecosystem is built on trust, and the Holmes verdict on Friday sent a clear message that there are consequences for breaking it.
Liquid Death is more than simply bougie water. It comes with built-in liquidity, ensuring that its investors won’t be parched on the deal.
How gender-affirming healthcare startups are navigating legal miasma
Better late than never: It’s a critical time for the startup and venture communities to support trans founders.
FDA decision to allow over-the-counter hearing loss technology will be a catalyst for innovation
The FDA on Monday announced that hearing aids and other hearing technology can now be sold over the counter, ending a system that mandated a prescription.
It’s becoming clear that longevity as a theme has resonated with investors, though it appears it will be some time before more generalist investors take interest.
How digital health startups are navigating the post-Roe legal landscape
As state laws shift and abortion bans go into effect across the United States, companies are still trying to find ways to provide care while reimagining what healthcare should include.
Today we tear down the pitch deck that landed Alto Pharmacy a $200 million Series E.
After it was rumored to be in play earlier this month, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that One Medical has found a new home. After a torrid public…
What does Amazon get for the $3.9B it is paying for One Medical?
This morning, let’s peek at One Medical’s latest financial results to both understand the deal and what Amazon is really buying.
How is it possible that an over $5 trillion industry cannot seem to attract capital? Have investors picked the wrong business models, or are there pockets within insurtech that have…
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Digital health unicorns need a checkup
Digital health unicorns Ro, Cerebral, Calibrate and Forward’s layoff stories share a through line that reveals the unique challenges of being a venture-backed healthcare business.
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After Roe’s reversal, founders of women’s health startups prepare for battle
TechCrunch conducted a vibe check with the women founders taking themselves and their companies to the front lines of the fight for abortion.
The next decade for health tech may look a lot like the last decade for fintech
Will healthcare startups tap into new regulatory guidelines with the same fervor that fintech founders have over the last decade?
This is the pitch deck tele-veterinarian company Dutch used to raise its $20 million Series A.
As the pandemic wanes, VCs are investing less in health-focused startups
Riffing through CB Insights data regarding global VC investment into health tech, the word we came away with was “retreat.”
Inside the pitch deck that won Heartbeat Health’s first investment check
“We look for founders who have a combination of domain insight and domain experience,” said Kindred Ventures’ Kanyi Maqubela.
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Advice and strategy for early-stage sex tech startup founders
How should early-stage sex tech founders approach challenges in fundraising and customer acquisition? We found some answers.
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And just like that, Peloton is experiencing a correction
In a world of public markets, predictable futures and activist investors, failing to plan rigorously for a post-pandemic world seems borderline irresponsible.
The growing power of digital healthcare: 6 trends to watch in 2022
The digital healthcare revolution has already begun, and it will gain further momentum in 2022 as providers and patients look for new and better ways to improve care.
Similar to how fintech is scaling vertical SaaS, the pandemic-fueled disaggregation of healthcare has created new players that are taking a page out of the fintech revolution book.
In-home care is nothing new. In the 1930s, over 40% of physician-patient encounters took place in the home, but by the 1980s, that figure dropped to under 1%.
How to establish a health tech startup advisory board
Three to five people is an ideal starting point for an advisory board, depending on the size and stage of your company.