Remove communities Remove enablement Remove hospitality Remove opportunity
article thumbnail

Bringing the Mediterranean Way to the Masses

Revolution

Later in life, alongside their fourth co-founder, CAVA CEO, Brett Schulman, they endeavored to turn those shared values into a business that furthered the fast casual model through a tech-forward approach to optimizing the customer journey — all without compromising authenticity, health, or hospitality.

article thumbnail

Southeast Asia insurtech Igloo increases its Series B to $46M

TechCrunch

Igloo , a Singapore-based insurtech focused on underserved communities in Southeast Asia, announced it has raised a Series B extension of $27 million, bringing the round’s total to $46 million. The extension will give the startup a multiyear runway and will be used for hiring, infrastructure and merger and acquisitions opportunities.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

mPharma, a telehealth pioneer out of Ghana, gets physical with 100 virtual centers across Africa

TechCrunch

As it rolls out these centers, mPharma said its end goal is to deliver quality primary care in communities they serve by providing medical examinations, a service, the startup co-founder and CEO Gregory Rockson, said lacks in most telemedicine structures. “We We currently have five centers open.

health 94
article thumbnail

9am.health launches with $3.7M to tackle virtual diabetes care

TechCrunch

It is finding patients through digital outreach, community work and hospitals. The new funding will enable the company to grow its team and carve out some of the digital diabetes market share that was valued at $13 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow annually by 18.8% through 2027. 9am.health diabetes kit.

article thumbnail

Cosi raises €20M for its ‘full-stack’ approach to short-term rentals

TechCrunch

Cosi raises €5M for its ‘full-stack’ hospitality alternative to boutique hotels. Meanwhile, Cosi has also seen a “massive boost in supply,” with lots of takeover opportunities in the hotel space, especially for underperforming hotel properties.

article thumbnail

Ben Franklin Invests in Local Tech Companies Developing Solutions Related to Impact of COVID-19

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support of $1 million from the office of Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to invest in its portfolio clients during the COVID-19 emergency.

article thumbnail

Check out these startups from Pear’s Demo Day (there’s usually a breakout or two in the bunch)

TechCrunch

For those of you who might be interested in tracking emerging themes or actual investment opportunities, here’s a quick rundown of who pitched what (with the Pear-backed companies at the end of this list). We are devoted to empowering modern families through economic empowerment, inclusivity, and community support.”

health 74