Insurance technology company BIMA secured $96.6 million in financing from Allianz X. BIMA uses mobile technology to provide insurance and health services to emerging markets. It has established partnerships with mobile operators and international insurers in 14 countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. The new
Consumer startup Beyond Meat raised a new round of funding from Tyson Foods. Beyond Meat makes vegetarian-based chicken strips, burgers, and beef crumbles directly from plants. According to the company, their products enable families to continue to eat what they love—like beef nachos, chili, pasta Bolognese,
Boston, Massachusetts-based agriculture company Indigo announced it has acquired $47 million in financing led by Investment Corporation of Dubai. Indigo seeks to reform how wheat, soybeans, cotton, and corn are grown around the world by focusing on microbes that have evolved in conjunction with plants over
Mental health-focused online media publisher Thrive Global completed $30 million in Series B financing, led by IVP. Other participating investors including Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO of Salesforce, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Blue Pool Capital, Advancit Capital, Canvas Ventures, and Female Founders Fund. Founded by
The Pzizz app is a “sleep and power nap system” that uses rotating, specially designed music, voiceovers, and sound effects to help users sleep better and wake up refreshed. Recently, Pzizz added the "Focus Module" feature, which is music engineered to help people boost their
Health IQ Insurance Services announced the completion of $34.6 million in Series C financing, led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from CRV, Ribbit Capital, Foundation Capital, First Round Capital, Felicis Ventures, and Western Technology Investment. Health IQ is an insurance startup that uses science and big
Consumer startup HUM Nutrition announced the completion of $5 million in Series A financing. Three investors participated in the round: CircleUp, Imaginary Ventures, and Strand Equity Partners. The L.A.-based startup’s profiling methodology and line of vitamins were developed with leading researchers in nutrition, while its online
Consumer startup Vital Proteins announced the completion of $19 million in financing from CAVU Venture Partners. Vital Proteins is a health and wellness company providing natural, whole food proteins that support animal well-being and sustainable eco-friendly practices. It produces a range of collagen-infused products, including collagen
Consumer startup Hims announced it has raised $7 million in Series A financing. Six investors contributed to the round: Thrive Capital, Forerunner Ventures, SV Angel, MC Partners, Harry’s, and Amity Supply. Hims strives to provide a one-stop shop for advice, consultation, and FDA-approved products to address
GO Fit provides workouts for users powered by artificial intelligence. According to the company, ninety percent of people give up on workouts after one to two months. Go Fit solves this problem by collecting a set of exciting workouts for any place, any time, and