Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 16th, 2024 Pickleball Boom Has Investors Circling the Growing Racket Sport The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise backed by Drew Brees, raised $9 million in the latest money move in the space. David Beckham is moving into the health and wellness game David Beckham invests in biotech firm Prenetics, and will be the co-founder…
The rise of ‘burnout coaches’ | Trend: athlete-focused personal care | Gymdesk raises $32.5M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 11th, 2024 Altman, Huffington launching AI health coach OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington announced a new startup venture to create an artificial intelligence-driven health coach as an attempt to use “hyper-personalization” to better behavior… Seeing Workplace Misery, They Offer Company As chronic work stress climbs, entrepreneurs find opportunity in the burgeoning space…
Analog pursuits are booming | Wellness trend: hair loss products | AI fitness app Zing Coach raises $10M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 2nd, 2024 Wellness is at the forefront of today’s home design – using AI, art and tech Health-centric technologies are being used to make self-care ‘a cornerstone of modern living spaces’ – think smart mattresses, and interactive art that can ‘transform you based on your movement, heartbeat or mood’. Hair Loss Products Are the…
Longevity startup Function raises $53M | The Picklr closes $9M round at $59M valuation | Health trends boost sportswear sales
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 27th, 2024 In data: Health, wellness trend drives sportswear sales in emerging markets A significant rise in health and wellness spending, particularly in emerging markets, is fuelling growth in the global sportswear sector with consumers continuing to prioritise their fitness and embracing more active lifestyles. Longevity Startup Function Raises $53M for Personalized Health Testing…
UK’s SAVA raises €7.4M to expand health monitoring | Vogue’s Global Spa Guide lists top 100 spas | Social clubs lure Gen Z offline
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 25th, 2024 Run clubs, book readings and salsa: the gatherings pulling gen Z off their screens To help with post-pandemic loneliness, young people are finding connection, friends and even soul mates in the real world at social clubs Child Care, Cafes, Herman Miller Desks: It’s Not Your Average Gym High-end gyms, many of which…
The new market for glucose monitors | Better Health secures $14M in new funding | 2.5M Oura smart rings sold
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 20th, 2024 Oura Tops 2.5M Rings Sold, Targets Women’s Health Oura may be reaching critical mass. Continuous glucose monitors on the rise after FDA approval Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them? Grief Retreats Are the Year’s Most Cathartic Travel Trend Discover what’s behind the growing popularity of grief…
Hotel wellness performance surges | 1 in 6 Americans practice yoga | JPMorgan’s new $500M weight-loss drug fund
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 18th, 2024 Hotel Wellness Investments Surge: Latest Data on Best Performers Hotels increasingly consider wellness investments as travelers’ expectations evolve, but what trends are rising, and which services are the most profitable after accounting for everything? Read the article on Skift > Have we reached peak yoga in the U.S.? The CDC wants…
Young gens investing big in fitness | The new breed of mobile saunas | Sexual wellness platform Arya raises $7.5M
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 13th, 2024 These young people invest in fitness. What should you spend on exercise? Gen Z and Millennial consumers are viewing exercise as a financial priority, and they are investing significant portions of their income into fitness. Why Americans Are Eating a Sunscreen Ingredient in Their Frozen Pizza Scientists are raising concerns about…
Australian social wellness club plans global expansion | Planet Fitness sells $800M in bonds | New obesity drug startups
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 11th, 2024 Saint Haven Debuts New Clubs, Eyes Global Expansion Melbourne is becoming a luxury wellness hotspot. This obesity-drug startup emerged from stealth with $290 million and plans to take on Wegovy and Zepbound The new weight-loss drug company emerged from stealth with big plans to take on obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.…
Squared Circles gets $40M to launch wellness brands | Weight-loss drugs changing grocery store aisles | Big problem for psychedelic medicine
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | June 6th, 2024 Squared Circles Gets $40M To Launch New Health & Wellness Brands Backed by L Catterton, Squared Circles is eyeing projects including nutritious food products for GLP-1 users and whole-body health for men. Sword Health Secures $130M for AI MSK Platform Moving well is a billion-dollar business. Weight-loss drugs are forcing changes to…