National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a leading biomedical research facility in the United States, operating under the Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1887 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, NIH is the primary agency responsible for biomedical and health-related research in the country. It comprises 27 separate institutes and centers, each focusing on different disciplines within biomedical science. NIH conducts its own scientific research through the Intramural Research Program and provides significant funding for research at external institutions via the Extramural Research Program. With a workforce that includes 1,200 principal investigators and over 4,000 postdoctoral fellows, NIH has been instrumental in major medical breakthroughs, such as the development of vaccines for hepatitis and human papillomavirus, as well as the discovery of treatments for various health conditions. As the world's largest source of medical research funding, NIH continues to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to public health improvements.
Past deals in Wellness
Scripps Health
Grant in 2024
Scripps Health is a private, nonprofit integrated health system based in San Diego, California. It is dedicated to delivering high-quality medical care and services to individuals and families, encompassing a range of healthcare needs from preventive services to specialized treatments. Scripps Health operates several top-ranked hospitals and provides access to some of the best medical professionals in the region. The organization emphasizes wellness screenings and comprehensive care at every stage of life, ensuring that community members receive the support they need for their health and well-being. Additionally, the Scripps Health Foundation plays a crucial role in facilitating philanthropic efforts that enhance the quality of patient care within the system.
Teal Health
Grant in 2024
Teal Health is dedicated to improving women's health by providing innovative solutions, starting with at-home cervical cancer screenings. The company has developed the first FDA-approved device that allows women to perform cervical cancer screenings in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. By simplifying the screening process, Teal Health aims to encourage timely screenings and promote early treatment, ultimately working towards the eradication of cervical cancer in the United States. The company's mission focuses on designing health solutions that cater to women's preferences and experiences, addressing the pressing issues in women's health with a commitment to empowerment and accessibility.
Lasarrus
Grant in 2024
Lasarrus is a medical device company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The company specializes in developing wearable devices aimed at enhancing the physical therapy experience for patients, particularly those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lasarrus's innovative device facilitates remote monitoring and telemedicine by capturing physiological and range-of-motion data from various points on the body. This technology provides patients with an affordable, comfortable, and non-invasive means to track their health routines and accelerate their recovery process.
Behaivior
Grant in 2024
Behaivior LLC is a digital health company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on predicting and preventing addiction relapses through innovative technology. Founded in 2017, Behaivior integrates wearable devices with machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time data from various physiological metrics, such as heart rate and skin temperature. The company’s platform, known as Recovery, employs this data to deliver timely interventions tailored to the needs of individuals in recovery. By utilizing a SaaS business model, Behaivior aims to democratize mental health recovery and support, assisting users in maintaining their wellness while enabling care providers to enhance their service delivery. Through its proactive approach, Behaivior seeks to improve mental health outcomes and reduce crisis events associated with addiction.
BetterAge
Grant in 2024
BetterAge is a company dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of older adults through innovative technology solutions. Founded on the principle that all adults can age well regardless of their current circumstances, BetterAge has developed a digital platform designed exclusively for this demographic. The platform provides personalized, objective content tailored to the needs of older adults, offering education and information about disease risks and actionable insights to support informed decision-making. By fostering a network of experts in aging services, health, and technology, BetterAge aims to create thriving communities where older adults can lead active and healthy lives.
Soterya
Seed Round in 2023
On average, we spend a third of our lives in bed. Our self-positioning bed; the Korus™, combined with our AI-driven software, is designed to provide precise sleep therapies improving lifestyle and medical care that benefits sleep wellness and faster recovery at home.
Behaivior
Grant in 2023
Behaivior LLC is a digital health company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on predicting and preventing addiction relapses through innovative technology. Founded in 2017, Behaivior integrates wearable devices with machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time data from various physiological metrics, such as heart rate and skin temperature. The company’s platform, known as Recovery, employs this data to deliver timely interventions tailored to the needs of individuals in recovery. By utilizing a SaaS business model, Behaivior aims to democratize mental health recovery and support, assisting users in maintaining their wellness while enabling care providers to enhance their service delivery. Through its proactive approach, Behaivior seeks to improve mental health outcomes and reduce crisis events associated with addiction.
Joyuus
Grant in 2023
Joyuus is a women's health startup dedicated on creating easily accessible well-being for mothers.
Whitman-Walker Health
Grant in 2022
Whitman-Walker Health provides health and wellness services. They provide HIV, prep, pep, medical and community care, insurance navigation services, gender affirming care and services, youth and family support, legal services, dental health, and behavorial health services.
Coprata
Grant in 2022
Coprata is a digital health and technology platform that offers innovative solutions for gut health monitoring through hands-free stool sampling and automated bowel movement analysis. By utilizing artificial intelligence and normal toilet usage, the company enables individuals to track their gut health and understand the impact of lifestyle choices, providing early warnings of potential health changes. Coprata's technology focuses on detecting and managing both acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases while also offering insights into infectious diseases. With an emphasis on non-invasive methods, the platform allows for discreet health monitoring without significantly altering daily routines. The company aims to enhance personalized wellness and explores future applications in preventative health and remote patient monitoring.
Viora Health
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Viora Health is a health and wellness company focused on advancing health equity among diverse populations. It develops tech-enabled, human-centered programs that utilize social and behavioral engagement to enhance the capacity, satisfaction, outcomes, and revenue for healthcare providers. Viora Health's offerings are designed to improve adherence to diabetes prevention and support patients through online tools that track data and report progress to diabetes prevention programs, facilitating compliance with insurance requirements. Funded by reputable organizations such as the American Heart Association, the National Institutes of Health, Johnson and Johnson, and the National Science Foundation, Viora Health's initiatives have shown significant success, achieving a 75% satisfaction score and double retention rates, while also leading to improved patient outcomes such as reduced stress, increased social support, and better access to food.
Soterya
Seed Round in 2021
On average, we spend a third of our lives in bed. Our self-positioning bed; the Korus™, combined with our AI-driven software, is designed to provide precise sleep therapies improving lifestyle and medical care that benefits sleep wellness and faster recovery at home.
Xtrava Health
Grant in 2021
Xtrava Health, established in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing contactless bio-sensing technology for health and wellness applications. The company's flagship product, Butterfly, is a wearable child wellness monitor that automatically tracks vital signs, sleep patterns, feeding, diaper changes, and activities, providing parents with comprehensive insights. Xtrava Health also develops and commercializes simple, accurate, and affordable diagnostic products for both professional and at-home use, focusing on respiratory health, employee wellness, and baby monitoring.
Arcascope
Grant in 2020
Arcascope is a technology company that specializes in developing health and fitness applications. Their primary focus is on creating apps that utilize algorithms to track users' circadian rhythms. By analyzing data from phones and wearable devices, Arcascope accurately monitors the body's internal clock. This information is used to generate personalized recommendations aimed at helping individuals manage their fatigue and improve their overall well-being by aligning with their natural sleep-wake cycles.
Hackensack Meridian Health
Grant in 2019
Hackensack Meridian Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in New Jersey that provides a comprehensive range of medical services and life-enhancing care. The organization operates a network that includes ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care facilities, and assisted living communities. Additionally, it offers ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, rehabilitation services, urgent care, and fitness and wellness centers. Through its integrated approach, Hackensack Meridian Health aims to deliver innovative research and improve health outcomes for the communities it serves.
Arcascope
Grant in 2018
Arcascope is a technology company that specializes in developing health and fitness applications. Their primary focus is on creating apps that utilize algorithms to track users' circadian rhythms. By analyzing data from phones and wearable devices, Arcascope accurately monitors the body's internal clock. This information is used to generate personalized recommendations aimed at helping individuals manage their fatigue and improve their overall well-being by aligning with their natural sleep-wake cycles.
Behaivior
Grant in 2018
Behaivior LLC is a digital health company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on predicting and preventing addiction relapses through innovative technology. Founded in 2017, Behaivior integrates wearable devices with machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time data from various physiological metrics, such as heart rate and skin temperature. The company’s platform, known as Recovery, employs this data to deliver timely interventions tailored to the needs of individuals in recovery. By utilizing a SaaS business model, Behaivior aims to democratize mental health recovery and support, assisting users in maintaining their wellness while enabling care providers to enhance their service delivery. Through its proactive approach, Behaivior seeks to improve mental health outcomes and reduce crisis events associated with addiction.
Health Behavior Solutions
Grant in 2017
Health Behavior Solutions exists to break down the barriers to getting evidence-based mental health treatments. Our goal is to empower individuals to manage living with depression through the use of digital health technology augmented with health and wellness coaching. We are building products that actively engage people, while helping them make positive life changes that are readily integrated into their daily routines.
Health Behavior Solutions
Grant in 2017
Health Behavior Solutions exists to break down the barriers to getting evidence-based mental health treatments. Our goal is to empower individuals to manage living with depression through the use of digital health technology augmented with health and wellness coaching. We are building products that actively engage people, while helping them make positive life changes that are readily integrated into their daily routines.
Inova Translational Medicine Institute
Grant in 2016
Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) is a not-for-profit research institute focused on utilizing genomic and clinical data to advance personalized healthcare. As part of the Inova Center for Personalized Health, ITMI fosters collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and consumers to integrate genomic research into patient care, prevention, and wellness strategies. This innovative approach aims to shift healthcare from a reactive model to a predictive one, enhancing longevity and improving health outcomes. ITMI conducts research that generates extensive genomic and clinical datasets, which are valuable for various fields, including computational biology, psychology, and biomedical research. By analyzing genomic information, ITMI seeks to understand disease onset and promote preventative medicine, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy and minimizing adverse reactions.
Health Behavior Solutions
Grant in 2016
Health Behavior Solutions exists to break down the barriers to getting evidence-based mental health treatments. Our goal is to empower individuals to manage living with depression through the use of digital health technology augmented with health and wellness coaching. We are building products that actively engage people, while helping them make positive life changes that are readily integrated into their daily routines.
Health Behavior Solutions
Grant in 2016
Health Behavior Solutions exists to break down the barriers to getting evidence-based mental health treatments. Our goal is to empower individuals to manage living with depression through the use of digital health technology augmented with health and wellness coaching. We are building products that actively engage people, while helping them make positive life changes that are readily integrated into their daily routines.
DFusion
Seed Round in 2015
DFusion is a science-based behavioral health research and development company focused on promoting behavior change to improve health outcomes. The company utilizes evidence-based behavior change models and learning theories to create innovative technology solutions aimed at health, prevention, and adherence. DFusion develops smartphone, tablet, and web applications that enhance user experience while facilitating healthier behaviors. Its team comprises scientists and innovators dedicated to challenging conventional approaches and making a positive impact on health and well-being across various life stages. Based in Scotts Valley and Oakland, California, DFusion also offers consultation services and professional development opportunities in health and education, including the development, testing, evaluation, and dissemination of systems that support the adoption of healthy behaviors.
Stemina Biomarker Discovery
Grant in 2015
Stemina Biomarker Discovery, Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in the discovery and development of human cellular models and molecular biomarkers aimed at improving drug safety and human health. Founded in 2006, Stemina focuses on toxicity screening for drug candidates, chemical compounds, and various consumer products, including cosmetics and tobacco ingredients. Its notable offerings include the Cardio quickPredict, a cardiotoxicity assay that assesses the potential cardiotoxic effects of compounds using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. Additionally, the devTOX quickPredict assay evaluates developmental toxicity, while the devTOXqp assay utilizes human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells to signal potential disruptions to human development. The company employs metabolomics and mass spectrometry to analyze the metabolic responses of cells to various substances, facilitating insights into human responses and enhancing the drug development process.
Provata Health
Venture Round in 2015
Provata Health is a pioneering company in the field of digital preventive medicine, recognized for creating a digital health platform that has demonstrated significant physical and mental health benefits in peer-reviewed studies. The platform is designed to enhance employee health and wellness through a variety of innovative features, including digital health games, virtual reality meditation, and health coaching. By providing real-time access to a network of over 80,000 licensed physicians in the United States, Provata facilitates comprehensive care management. Additionally, the platform incorporates advanced activity tracking and integrates data from various providers, laboratories, pharmacies, and devices. This holistic approach helps organizations reduce healthcare costs while engaging employees and fostering a healthier workforce. Celebrated by numerous media outlets for its transformative impact, Provata Health is at the forefront of the digital health revolution.
Boston Medical Center
Grant in 2014
Boston Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, academic medical center that provides its patients with trauma and emergency services. It is dedicated to providing accessible health care services to everyone. It also offers many outreach programs and services such as health screenings, smoking cessation, prevention food pantry, bWell center, and interpreter services. Boston Medical Center is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Insightfil
Grant in 2014
Insightfil is a company focused on enhancing patient outcomes by addressing medication errors and improving adherence rates among patients. With a goal of increasing adherence from the typical 40% to the National Institutes of Health target of 75%, the company has developed an innovative platform that automates the dispensing of medications based on doctor prescriptions. This platform includes a reminder system to support patients in following their medication regimens, thereby assisting healthcare providers in their efforts to optimize care. Additionally, Insightfil offers a unique Personalized Wellness Portfolio, which is designed to connect patients, clinics, and pill manufacturers, streamlining the administration of therapy and reducing waste associated with unused drugs and packaging. Through these initiatives, Insightfil aims to improve the overall efficiency of medication management in healthcare.
Insightfil
Grant in 2014
Insightfil is a company focused on enhancing patient outcomes by addressing medication errors and improving adherence rates among patients. With a goal of increasing adherence from the typical 40% to the National Institutes of Health target of 75%, the company has developed an innovative platform that automates the dispensing of medications based on doctor prescriptions. This platform includes a reminder system to support patients in following their medication regimens, thereby assisting healthcare providers in their efforts to optimize care. Additionally, Insightfil offers a unique Personalized Wellness Portfolio, which is designed to connect patients, clinics, and pill manufacturers, streamlining the administration of therapy and reducing waste associated with unused drugs and packaging. Through these initiatives, Insightfil aims to improve the overall efficiency of medication management in healthcare.
Noom
Grant in 2013
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.
Insightfil
Grant in 2013
Insightfil is a company focused on enhancing patient outcomes by addressing medication errors and improving adherence rates among patients. With a goal of increasing adherence from the typical 40% to the National Institutes of Health target of 75%, the company has developed an innovative platform that automates the dispensing of medications based on doctor prescriptions. This platform includes a reminder system to support patients in following their medication regimens, thereby assisting healthcare providers in their efforts to optimize care. Additionally, Insightfil offers a unique Personalized Wellness Portfolio, which is designed to connect patients, clinics, and pill manufacturers, streamlining the administration of therapy and reducing waste associated with unused drugs and packaging. Through these initiatives, Insightfil aims to improve the overall efficiency of medication management in healthcare.
Insightfil
Grant in 2012
Insightfil is a company focused on enhancing patient outcomes by addressing medication errors and improving adherence rates among patients. With a goal of increasing adherence from the typical 40% to the National Institutes of Health target of 75%, the company has developed an innovative platform that automates the dispensing of medications based on doctor prescriptions. This platform includes a reminder system to support patients in following their medication regimens, thereby assisting healthcare providers in their efforts to optimize care. Additionally, Insightfil offers a unique Personalized Wellness Portfolio, which is designed to connect patients, clinics, and pill manufacturers, streamlining the administration of therapy and reducing waste associated with unused drugs and packaging. Through these initiatives, Insightfil aims to improve the overall efficiency of medication management in healthcare.
Viora Health
Viora Health is a health and wellness company focused on advancing health equity among diverse populations. It develops tech-enabled, human-centered programs that utilize social and behavioral engagement to enhance the capacity, satisfaction, outcomes, and revenue for healthcare providers. Viora Health's offerings are designed to improve adherence to diabetes prevention and support patients through online tools that track data and report progress to diabetes prevention programs, facilitating compliance with insurance requirements. Funded by reputable organizations such as the American Heart Association, the National Institutes of Health, Johnson and Johnson, and the National Science Foundation, Viora Health's initiatives have shown significant success, achieving a 75% satisfaction score and double retention rates, while also leading to improved patient outcomes such as reduced stress, increased social support, and better access to food.
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