Mallory Hackett

Pathologist using IntelliSite on a desktop computer
By  Mallory Hackett 11:23 am October 15, 2021
Dutch health tech company Royal Philips today introduced its new enterprise-wide digital pathology platform called IntelliSite. The product features a suite of scalable software tools designed to streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic confidence, facilitate collaboration, integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and increase the efficiency of pathology labs, Philips said in its announcement....
Business people shaking hands
By  Mallory Hackett 11:20 am October 14, 2021
Digital mental health titans Ginger and Headspace have officially closed their merger in a deal that reportedly values the combined company at $3 billion. Now operating as Headspace Health, the newly formed entity brings together Headspace’s direct-to-consumer mindfulness and meditation app with Ginger’s on-demand digital mental health coaching and video therapy platform. By their joining forces...
Stethoscope, money and a calculator
By  Mallory Hackett 11:28 am October 13, 2021
Digital chronic condition management company Lark Health has closed a Series D funding round worth $100 million. Deerfield Management Company led the raise, with participation from PFM Health Sciences and returning investors Franklin Templeton, King River Capital, Castlepeak, IPD, Olive Tree Capital and Marvell Technology cofounder Weili Dai. With the money from its Series D round, Lark’s total...
The SoftVue 3D Whole Breast Ultrasound Tomography System
By  Mallory Hackett 11:55 am October 12, 2021
Delphinus Medical Technologies, a Novi, Michigan-based medical imaging company, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given its breast cancer-screening ultrasound device premarket approval. The SoftVue 3D Whole Breast Ultrasound Tomography System is intended to be used in addition to digital mammograms to screen for breast cancer among patients with dense breast tissue....
Older man using a tablet
By  Mallory Hackett 11:56 am October 11, 2021
Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage company Devoted Health closed a hefty $1.15 billion Series D funding round led by Uprising and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Returning investors GIC, Andreessen Horowitz, Premji Invest, Maverick, Frist Cressey Ventures and NextView Ventures as well as new backers ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, the Base10 Advancement Initiative and Emerson Collective also chipped into...
two people shaking hands
By  Mallory Hackett 11:43 am October 8, 2021
Multimodal healthcare provider Carbon Health is entering the Tri-State region with its acquisition of Central Jersey Urgent Care. The New Jersey-based urgent care chain operates 10 clinics across the central region of the state. Through the acquisition, which is the company’s largest to date, Carbon is expanding its reach to over 90 clinics across 14 states. The terms of the deal were not...
Stethoscope on a colorful financial report
By  Mallory Hackett 12:33 pm October 7, 2021
Now that the third quarter of 2021 has ended and the venture reports are coming in, one thing is certain: Investors are continuing to bet big on healthcare innovation. In fact, investors have poured more into healthcare this year – $97.1 billion – than any other industry, according to CB Insights’ State of Venture Q3’21 Report. It has collected 22% of the total amount raised so far in 2021. For...
Patient using telehealth to talk to a healthcare professional on a tablet
By  Mallory Hackett 11:42 am October 4, 2021
Within Health, a digital health startup with a goal of helping people achieve long-term recovery from eating disorders, launched its fully virtual treatment platform today. The company’s approach combines clinically-based treatment methods with a personalized digital platform so users can receive care in their own homes. Each user is assigned a multidisciplinary care team that’s made up of a...
Diabetes patient checking their levels on a smartphone
By  Mallory Hackett 11:19 am October 1, 2021
Gini Health, a Canadian personalized healthcare startup, today introduced its first foray into chronic condition management with its “diabetes reversal program.” The company got its start developing customized supplement plans and conducting genetic health reports that can be managed through its proprietary mobile assistant. Gini’s diabetes management plan pairs users with a care team that...
Stethoscope, money and a calculator.
By  Mallory Hackett 12:19 pm September 30, 2021
Activ Surgical, a Boston-based digital surgery startup, announced a $45 million Series B funding round today. Cota Capital led the round along with new investors BAM Funds, Magnetar Capital, Mint Ventures, Castor Ventures, Dream One Vision and NVIDIA. Investors from the company’s previous raises also chipped in, including DNS Capital, Tao Capital Partners, LRVHealth, Rising Tide VC, GreatPoint...