Culina Health

Culina Health, a digital platform for clinical nutrition care, raised $7.9 million in a Series A funding round, increasing its total funding to $20 million. The company, which partners with major insurers and Medicare, aims to expand its services, implement new AI platforms, and hire key personnel with the new capital. Founded by dietitians Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN and Tamar Samuels MS, RD, Culina Health offers virtual, evidence-based nutrition care, serving over 10,000 patients and maintaining partnerships with 1,000 referring providers. Culina Health is a leading digital nutrition care platform that partners with major insurers and Medicare, offering virtual, evidence-based nutrition plans to patients across the US. Backed by a strategic payer investment, the company has raised $7.9 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $20 million. With a team of over 90 registered dietitians, Culina Health has conducted over 80,000 telehealth sessions, serving more than 10,000 patients through its proprietary Culina Health Method. This approach combines evidence-based clinical nutrition protocols and culturally-affirming care to deliver industry-leading outcomes, including 100% prevention of prediabetes progression, significant reductions in A1c, cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure, and up to $7,000 in cost savings per patient per year, equating to $10.3 billion in potential annual savings at scale. Factacy.ai Congratulates and wishes them well. Cake Ventures, Rethink Impact, LP, Collide Capital, VamosVentures, Tensility Venture Partners, Collab Capital, Healthworx Studio, GW Ventures #innovation #management #digitalmarketing #technology #creativity #futurism #startups

2024 has been a year of incredible growth at Culina Health, and we’re just getting started. ✔️ 9,000 patients served (+105% growth) ✔️ 1,462 referring providers (+172% growth) ✔️  91 registered dietitians on board (+44% growth) Our mission is simple: to make personalized, evidence-based nutrition care accessible to everyone. With every patient supported, every provider partnered with, and every dietitian empowered, we’re building a healthier future, one step at a time. Thank you to our community, partners, and team for helping us drive meaningful change in healthcare. Here’s to continuing the journey toward better health for all! #registereddietitian #RD #nutritioncare #nutrition #health #healthy #wellness #2024reflections #2025 #newyear #happynewyear

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Culina Health Raises $7.9M in Series A https://lnkd.in/gNUJnayK Your go-to for local business news. Follow citybiz Culina Health, Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN, Tamar Samuels MS, RD

Top Venture Funding Events December 20, 2024 Accelergen Energy LLC ($20M, Bridge): Develops utility-scale battery and solar storage systems. Aiwyn ($113M, Venture): Automation software streamlining revenue management for CPA firms. Culina Health ($7.9M, Series A): Personalized nutrition platform powered by dietitians. Fervo Energy ($255M, Venture): Develops next-gen geothermal power for 24/7 carbon-free energy. Hauler Hero ($10M, Seed): AI-powered platform enhancing efficiency for waste management companies. justt ($30M, Series C): AI-powered chargeback solution that customizes responses and improves over time. ŌURA Health ($200M, Series D): Develops health wearable devices to track sleep and activity. Remodel Health ($100M, Growth): Expert guide for employers transitioning to ICHRA with tailored health benefit solutions. SOTELIX Endoscopy ($1.7M, Seed): Developing therapeutic endoscopy devices for minimally invasive gastrointestinal treatments. TripSuite ($5M, Seed): AI-powered platform streamlining operations for travel agencies with integrated tools. **** If you represent one of these companies, please feel free to add a link to an explainer video, website, or tell us more in the comments. #VC #Funding #Venture #News

With the nearly $8M in Series A #funding announced this morning, Culina Health's total capital raised hits $20M. Based in Hoboken, the woman- and person of color-founded company is building on +100% yoy growth. The platform offers personalized, virtual nutrition service with providers across the country.  "It’s clear that nutrition is a vital function of long-term health, and registered #dietitians should be empowered to be at the forefront of providing this care,” said CEO Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN. “With a clinical-first, evidence-based approach, #CulinaHealth is uniquely positioned to support #patients and providers with the most effective and connected nutrition journey.

“Nutrition is vital to longevity and overall health, and it can be very sensitive for many individuals. We come to every patient with personalized solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.” -Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN We're thrilled to officially share that Culina Health has raised $7.9 million in Series A funding. The round, which brought Culina Health’s total capital raised to $20 million, was led by Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. This milestone supports our mission to make personalized, evidence-based nutrition care accessible to everyone. With this funding, we’re expanding our offerings for patients and dietitians, implementing AI to improve care efficiency, and partnering with insurers to ensure more Americans have access to our services. We’re deeply grateful to all our patients and providers who have entrusted us with their nutrition care, and we’re so excited to do more. Let’s get to work! https://lnkd.in/d4Xv6Rbd #registereddietitian #RD #health #healthy #nutrition #wellness Kayleen St.John, MS, RD Tamar Samuels MS, RD Yiwen Looi Elizabeth Tallerico, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN Maneesh Anand Shane Dunau

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Food insecurity is a public health issue with direct impacts on cardiometabolic health. Recent research published in JAMA highlighted the significant negative impact of food insecurity on the health of Latino individuals of Mexican ancestry. Findings showed that 30.3% of participants experienced food insecurity, which was linked to poorer diet quality, larger waist circumference, and higher HbA1c levels, even after adjusting for age and BMI. We’re committed to advancing nutrition equity, because access to nutritious food is essential for everyone’s well-being. This study underscores the need for culturally-sensitive interventions that address food insecurity to improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities. #nutrition #nutritioncare #healthequity #registereddietitian #RD #healthy #foodinsecurity #health #wellness