Top Funding Rounds of the Week Highlight Health and Fintech Sectors with Pathos and Addepar Leading
Health and fintech sectors led the week's largest funding rounds, with seven investments surpassing $100 million, mostly in later-stage companies. Pathos and Addepar were notable leaders, indicating robust investor interest and activity in these industries.
TikTok Introduces Guided Meditation for Teens After 10PM
TikTok now shows guided meditation to users under 18 after 10PM to promote healthier app usage at night. The feature expanded from calming music to include meditation and is available by default. This move aims to enhance user well-being amid regulatory scrutiny in the US.
April Sees Seven New Unicorns in Data, Healthcare, Security, and Defense Sectors
Seven startups became unicorns in April, spanning defense, data, healthcare, and security sectors, with AI significantly boosting growth for most of them.
Telehealth Startups Shift to Older Diabetes Drug After FDA Blocks Off-Brand Ozempic Sales
Telehealth startups have switched to offering liraglutide, an older GLP-1 medication with daily injections, after the FDA stopped sales of Ozempic and Zepbound copycats. This shift highlights regulatory impacts on drug availability and telemedicine treatment options.
Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Drinking Water Protections Against Forever Chemicals
The Trump administration aims to roll back EPA rules protecting drinking water from harmful 'forever chemicals' by excluding some substances, delaying compliance deadlines, and allowing more exemptions. Advocates warn this could increase health risks as these persistent chemicals contaminate much of the US water supply. The EPA plans to finalize changes by 2026.
Philips Enables 3D Printing for Replacement Trimmer Parts to Promote Sustainability
Philips has introduced Philips Fixables, a program enabling users to 3D print replacement parts for trimmers and other personal health devices to reduce waste. Starting in the Czech Republic with files available globally, the initiative currently offers an adjustable comb for the OneBlade trimmer, promising more parts soon. This effort supports sustainability by extending product lifespan.
Indigenous Scientists Unite to Safeguard Their Cultural Data
Indigenous scientists, led by Professor Max Liboiron, connect monthly to support each other against challenges in Western academia and protect their cultural data. Political shifts in the US heightened the urgency to defend Indigenous research and sovereignty, highlighting the intersection of activism and science in preserving Indigenous rights.
Daylong ATP Partnership Campaign
For Galderma, Kainjoo prepared a unique campaign supporting the launch of the ATP competition, featuring Daylong as a prime sponsor during the event.
Galderma Daylong Launch Campaign
A campaign designed to boost the awareness and visibility of the Daylong line of products on social media.