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Anise Health, a digital mental health startup tailored for Asian Americans, has successfully raised $3M in seed funding led by Kicker Ventures. This funding marks a significant step in advancing digital health solutions for underrepresented communities. Aaron Weitzman | Axios https://lnkd.in/eiUXVvjq #HealthTech

#fundingalert 💼Company: Grow Therapy 💰Funding: $88Million ⚡Round: Series C Funding 👥Investors: Undisclosed Grow Therapy, a new york startup think that in order to become the best versions of ourselves, therapy is a necessary component. It’s more than just support through adversity, regardless of who you are or where you’re at; it’s the cornerstone to help you develop, heal, and live a life that is more resilient, compassionate, hopeful, and strong. The company plans to use the money to grow both its R&D department and its operations. Grow Therapy is a provider-centric mental health technology firm that increases access to mental healthcare and is led by CEO Jake Cooper. Jake Cooper Christine (Leonhardt) Maselli Brandon Lofele Gina Haras Natalie Mutch Tyler Pennell Sabrina Ocasio Jason Oringher Anthony Saltarelli Dr. Carlo Walker, CSC, LPC, NCC (he, him) Kevin Zheng Anthony Saltarelli Read more - https://lnkd.in/gBmrW_St To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #GrowTherapy #Rddepartment #healthcare #mentalhealth #healthtech #growth #funding #startupnews #fundingnews #news #startuprise

Anise Health Secures $3M from Kicker Ventures and Others Anise Health is a pioneering mental health care provider for the Asian American community. They have announced a significant achievement, securing $3 million in seed capital. The funding raises Anise Health’s mission of delivering culturally competent mental health services to underserved populations. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g6HtcaCR Masashi Kiyomine Tomoko Ishikura Gold House NEXTBLUE Celtic House Asia Partners Progression How Women Invest #healthcare #funding #healthtech #AniseHealth #KickerVentures

Another major win for women’s health! Maven Clinic just raised $125M, securing a $1.7 billion valuation. Led by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven is a great example of what’s possible for women-led health startups. Women’s health is still being overlooked, especially by companies that don’t fully grasp the complexities of reproductive care. But Maven is different. They provide virtual care across the entire reproductive lifecycle, from family planning to menopause. This is the kind of innovation we need more of. Solutions driven by women, for women. In this video, I show you HOW you can follow Maven’s path and secure the funding your women’s health startup needs. _____________________ 👋🏻 Hi there, welcome! ✨ I'm Sarah. I help women founders develop winning business models, gain market traction, and secure funding through my FundHER accelerator program. As a woman founder, follow me here on LinkedIn for insights and support to help you launch, grow, and fund your startup.

Meet #GETSeed founder Ariana Alejandra Gibson from last year's cohort. CEO of STIGMA, Ariana created an app designed to support individuals navigating mental illness through building community. Driven by her passion for social connection and storytelling, Ariana's venture provides a platform for asynchronous messaging, fostering a compassionate community. As a #GETSeed Cohort Founder, she continues to evolve STIGMA to meet customer needs while maintaining her commitment to authenticity. We celebrate leaders like Ariana and her dedication to mental health advocacy and innovation! Learn more about her journey and STIGMA and all the new stories we recently published at the Tech Equity Working Group link below! https://bit.ly/3HEucgE #genderequalityintech #techleaders #womenintechnology #genderequality #inclusivetech #inclusivity #computerscience #womeninstem #equityintech #entrepreneurship #womenintech #genderequity #GETcommunity #innovation #technology #leadership #investment #startups #community #accelerator #blackintech

As I look forward to The Care Summit coming up this week, I am thrilled to see more investors and founders focused on the care economy. We like to say that if it keeps your mom or grandma up at night, The Artemis Fund is looking for technology to solve it. The care economy is $64B industry critical to unlocking the prosperity of American families. Founders we are proud to back building solutions to the hair-on-fire problems facing families and businesses include: Joanna Newman McFarland at HopSkipDrive, Abbey Donnell at Work & Mother, Erin Levine at Hello Divorce, Paige Wilson at Naborforce, and Kanan Ajmera at Builders Patch. Keeping us up on a recent evening was an amazing dinner and conversation on innovation solving childcare, senior care, parental care, addiction, and housing. The dinner was hosted by The Artemis Fund and Brex, and included investors and founders from Springbank, SteelSky Ventures, Loeb.nyc, Metrodora Ventures, K. Ventures, American Family Ventures, Watershed Ventures LLC, Park Rangers Capital 🏕️, Ingeborg Investments, Claritas Rx, RubyWell, Gabbi, and Builders Patch. You can read more about our thoughts on the care economy here: https://lnkd.in/eyKhDt9Z If there is a founder innovating in care tech you think we should meet, tag them in the comments! #caretech #careeconomy

Amazing to be listed among the 10 most active early stage women's health investors by PitchBook! I was tired of women's health being an afterthought, so I started investing into startups looking to transform the industry. And as I looked deeper, I realized that women's health is so much bigger - it's also about the health of families, communities, and economies. Women's health is everyones health. But a shocking fact is that much of our medical knowledge comes from studies on men which means that we're missing crucial information about women's unique health needs. By investing into women's health, we are closing the gap in research and access to care and that has far reaching benefits across our society. Lucky to have so many inspirational founders in my orbit transforming women's health including: Jannine Versi, Alessandra Henderson, Lauren Berson Sugarman, Dr. Christy Lane, Fifi Kara, Nadya O., Laura J. McDonald, Phoebe Seoyeon Choi, Robin Berzin MD, Allison Rapaport, Kara Egan, Jade Kearney. Get to know them... then send customers and capital their way!

Anyone interested in a hands-on project on positive social impact is welcome to join this great initiative! TOPICS: How to create scalable, self-sustaining solutions, engage vulnerable and underrepresented communities, and understand the benefits and risks compared to traditional philanthropic interventions; the role of catalytic funding in reshaping the economy, filling gaps, and creating self-sustaining impact

Communities thrive when resources, investments, and opportunities come together to create a flourishing environment. However, not all communities are given the same access to these critical elements. The American Heart Association recognizes this gap and is working tirelessly to bridge it through their EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Program. We sit down with Pamela Garmon Johnson, Vice President of Health Equity and National Partnerships at the AHA, to talk about the incredible impact of this incredible program. Pamela sheds light on how investing in under-resourced communities can drive economic growth and why health equity matters. The Accelerator program has already invested over $1.3 million into 166 businesses, enabling them to generate nearly $400 million in additional investments. Pamela is excited to welcome more philanthropists, VCs, and partners to the finale event on October 9th and aims to expand collaborations with other accelerators. The goal is to further increase the program's impact and help the AHA secure additional funds for these transformative businesses. Don't miss this compelling deep dive into how strategic support in health innovation can reshape the futures of many. Tune in, get inspired, and learn how even the smallest seed of investment can bloom into a tree of communal well-being. Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes: ✅ How the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator program supports innovative entrepreneurs in underserved communities. ✅ Success stories of entrepreneurs creating transformative change through their businesses. ✅ The AHA’s approach to health equity and why it matters. Link from this episode: ✅ Get to know more about Pamela Garmon Johnson: https://lnkd.in/dPK-ZggB ✅ Learn more about EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Program: https://lnkd.in/dq5ApiAC ✅ Learn more about American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org ✅ Get to know more about Travis Albritton: https://lnkd.in/d6KerpJ3 ✅ Get to know more about Robert Tuchman: https://lnkd.in/ds8Wt9x9 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dV3SANDF Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dJP7sUDw

“The biggest challenges that seniors face are there's no holistic solution, and there's a lot of health inequity.” Join us as we dive into the booming longevity market with Mary Furlong, a legendary figure in senior innovation. In this excerpt from a Masterclass held for members of the StartUp Health community, Furlong shares her practical wisdom gained from more than 30 years in the industry, raising over $300 million for senior-focused businesses. Read, watch, or listen: https://ow.ly/wKJh50Tmgc8