by MedCity News | Nov 20, 2020 | Healthcare IT, News, Startup Companhy, Startup Pointers
Source Image: akindo, Getty Images ChromaCode’s Board Member Carol Gallagher was recently named this year’s honoree for Companies in Transition from the Corporate Directors Forum for her work to assess & balance financing and transaction alternatives for the...
by Joel Berg | Nov 12, 2020 | News, Startup Pointers
Source Image: maxsattana, Getty Images Broadening its push into oncology, Merck said it is paying $2.75 billion for VelosBio Inc., a San Diego-based startup with promising cancer therapies currently in clinical trials.The deal is expected to close by the end of this...
by Kyle Wiggers | Nov 10, 2020 | AI, Cybersecurity, Startup Companhy, Startup Pointers
Mine, which is developing a platform that helps discover and manage personal data on the web, today closed a $9.5 million funding round led by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture firm. The cash infusion comes as Mine prepares to launch in the U.S. following...
by Heather Landi | Oct 29, 2020 | Healthcare IT, News, Startup Pointers
(American Well) In a recent telehealth survey, Amwell reports that 62% of consumers would prefer a virtual visit for their regular mental health visits, even after it is safe to visit a doctor’s office in person. Demand The COVID-19 pandemic is driving enormous demand...
by Dean Takahashi | Oct 28, 2020 | Medical Device, News, Startup Pointers
Denver-based Exer Labs today announced $2 million in funding and unveiled its Exer Studio app for the Mac. Drawing on AI and computer vision, Exer Studio captures your movements with your laptop’s camera to evaluate your form and offer coaching advice. It can share...
by Manasa Gogineni | Oct 27, 2020 | Funding, News, Startup Pointers, Venture Med Events
#secondary .widget-area Black and Latinx founders aren’t receiving an equitable share of venture capital funding, according to a Crunchbase report. The report highlights just how drastic the funding disparity is: Since 2015, the top 10 venture firms have invested in...
