Bairitone Health has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its sleep sonar for anatomic polysomnography technology to pinpoint the root cause of airway obstruction in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Two Golden Seeds companies, Kind Designs and BMI OrganBank, named as winners of the 2026 Villalobos Award by the Angel Capital Association (ACA). This award recognizes the most innovative ideas financed by members of the ACA across two categories: Technology/Services/Consumer and Life Sciences.
Forbes' annual AI 50 list spotlights the most promising privately-held AI companies in the world. Under the leadership of CEO Minna Song, EliseAI continues to scale its AI platform, transforming operations across housing and healthcare, driving efficiency, automation, and better experiences.
Osteoboost Health has closed an $8 million financing round to scale manufacturing, expand clinical research, and broaden commercial reach for its FDA-cleared prescription wearable for low bone density. The round was led by Ambit Health Ventures.
Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a leader in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) diagnostics for psychiatry and oncology, announced a distribution agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to expand global access to high-quality TDM assays that help clinicians optimize patient outcomes.
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Joylux today announced the launch of reliefHER, a proprietary vaginal hydration melt formulated with 15 mg of hyaluronic acid (HA), up to three times the HA power found in many other products.
Alcatraz, which makes an AI-powered physical access control system that authenticates employees without collecting personal data, has closed a $50 million Series B funding round, bringing total capital raised to more than $100 million.
MedOne and Nanodropper, a leader in precision medication delivery solutions, recently announced early results from the MediSplit program, a value-based clinical care path designed to improve medication adherence and reduce side effects for patients using prescription eye drops.
Madorra, a medical device company, has enrolled the first patient in its pivotal clinical trial evaluating the Madorra Therapy System for moderate to severe vulvovaginal atrophy - a milestone following the FDA's grant of Breakthrough Device Designation.
Chippin, Inc., a company that leverages planet-friendly ingredients and invasive species to create sustainable pet nutrition, has received a $1 million grant through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to create a new market for invasive catfish in pet nutrition.
Hemex Health, a medical diagnostics company focused on decentralized testing for blood-based conditions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to its Gazelle® Hb Variant Test.
Nanodropper announced results from a randomized clinical trial demonstrating that microvolume eyedrop delivery using their adaptor achieved greater intraocular pressure reduction, fewer adverse effects, and significantly reduced premature bottle exhaustion compared with conventional eyedrops.
Tina D'Agostin, CEO and Co-Founder of Alcatraz, was named to the 2026 WISF Power 100 by the Security Industry Association. The list celebrates women who are breaking barriers, advancing new technologies, and serving as role models for the next generation of security leaders.
While the materials industry has spent years chasing a sustainable leather alternative—from fruit, from plants, from mushrooms—it's struggled to pin down a scalable substitute that matches the real thing. But New York's Uncaged Innovations is betting that grain could crack the market.
Stringr announced the launch of Genna, a new AI company focused on helping media organizations create, manage, and distribute video more efficiently as newsrooms face increasing demand for video content and tighter production resources.
Starting this month, select Target locations across the US will debut a new Baby Boutique experience powered by Tot Squad, showcasing premium brands parents have been asking for, according to a news release. The company will also be expanding its service to stores so parents can get expert support.
Nanodropper Inc. recently announced the launch of the Eye Drop Score, a first-of-its-kind self-check quiz designed to help people who rely on prescription or over-the-counter eye drops better understand how efficiently their eye drop routine is working.
Work Truck Solutions introduced a new customer relationship management platform designed specifically for commercial vehicle sales during Work Truck Week 2026. The new system was developed to address challenges that commercial departments face when using retail-focused CRM platforms.
Avisi Technologies, an ophthalmic medical device company, has raised $10.7 million in a Series A funding round led by MedVenture Partners. Avisi plans to use the funding to support its SAPPHIRE clinical trial and to continue developing their pipeline of new treatments for all stages of glaucoma.
The NBC Changemakers list recognizes women transforming business and philanthropy across a varietyof sectors. Minna Song, CEO of EliseAI, led the company's $250 million Series E fundraising round last year, which doubled its valuation to $2.2 billion.
BMI OrganBank, a medtech company advancing integrated organ preservation and assessment systems, today announced a strategic relationship with Dedicated Staffing Solutions (DSS), a nationwide provider of comprehensive staffing and personnel support across organ donation and transplantation.