First-half healthcare investment and deal flow reach record highs
A few areas recently targeted by investors have been companies utilizing AI in healthcare, as well as mental health and wellness startups.
Nashville healthcare innovation fund Jumpstart Foundry adds 15 startups to its portfolio
The fund's latest cohort addresses issues like physician documentation burden, treatment for opioid addiction recovery and hand hygiene compliance, among others.
Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands
The ongoing nursing shortage facilitates high turnover rates since nurses know they won’t have difficulties finding new jobs. In order to retain and attract staff, it’s in a facility’s best interest to understand what nurses want.
Jumpstart Foundry reveals investments in 17 healthcare startups from seed fund
Nicotrax, for example, is a startup from North Carolina State University. Led by Kyle Linton, it developed a device and mobile app to track user's cigarette consumption as they take part in customized smoking cessation programs.
Jumpstart Foundry transforms from startup accelerator into seed stage healthcare innovation fund
The organization will now look to invest in seed stage healthcare companies - 20 to start with.