TeselaGen’s AI-powered platform enables biotech innovation to happen faster and at scale
By Riley Kaminer Miami is excelling in the AI-fueled biotech innovation space? At a first glance, that might not sound like the most obvious vertical…
eMerge Americas releases 1H 2023 VC report: We have the story behind the numbers
By Nancy Dahlberg When the first-half venture capital results for South Florida companies came out in the media, including right here on Refresh Miami, they…
DeLorean raises $7.55M to enable enterprise companies to unlock AI innovation
By Riley Kaminer Artificial intelligence is already making waves in the consumer space. But how can enterprise-sized businesses get involved in the fun? Palm Beach-based…
Pharma giant GSK partners with StartUP FIU again to host student-targeted Innovation Challenge
By Irene Ferradaz – Guest Contributor Impressed by the innovative spirit, hard-work and dedication shown by FIU students last semester, GSK and StartUP FIU have joined forces once again…
Endear Health of Miami raises $8M to scale its healthcare engagement platform for seniors
By Nancy Dahlberg On a mission to improve the Medicare experience for seniors through innovative engagement solutions, Miami-based healthcare technology startup Endear Health announced it…
With a virtual care platform, MedSys provides remote patient monitoring for chronic care and more
By Nancy Dahlberg You may not have heard of MedSys Health – yet. That’s because since 2019, founder Safaquat Khan and his team have been…
Clayful helps kids navigate mental health challenges, providing K-12 schools with insights along the way
By Riley Kaminer We are living through a pediatric mental health crisis. The pandemic on accelerated a decade-long trend that saw feelings of persistent sadness…
Modern Trials appoints top board members to spur growth of clinical trial platform
By Riley Kaminer Miami-based Modern Trials is on the way to disrupt a $1.2 trillion industry by connecting patients with relevant clinical trials – and hopefully…
CarePredict raises $29M to help more seniors stay well in living facilities or aging at home
‘The data we have is gold. This is what’s preventing people from showing up in the hospital emergency room’ – CarePredict CEO Satish Movva By…
Nue Life lands $1.9M, launches app supporting all US patients undergoing ketamine therapy
By Riley Kaminer A quarter of US adults – 58 million Americans – suffer from a mental health condition, according to the National Institute of Mental Health,…
For the healthcare industry in LatAm, Osigu is a bright light in a sea of inefficiency
By Riley Kaminer Healthcare across Latin America is notoriously complex, made up of a web of public, private, and hybrid systems that ultimately lead to…
HealthSnap, a virtual chronic care startup, raises $9M Series A
The startup, now with 150 employees nationwide, is a homegrown #MiamiTech growth story By Nancy Dahlberg Prodded by the pandemic, the healthcare industry is increasingly…
Rook is pioneering interoperability in wearables, making us all healthier as a result
By Riley Kaminer OK, so you’re wearing a device like an Apple Watch or WHOOP that’s tracking your every move. But what are you actually…
Biotech nonprofit Nucleate to launch chapter in Miami to empower nextgen leaders
By Chloe Kirk and Natalie Ricciardi / Nucleate How do you prepare scientists to be successful in biotechnology after graduate school? It’s a question academia…
Fresh off eMerge win, Miami-born HealthBird is creating a one-stop-shop for healthcare needs
By Riley Kaminer The 100 startups presenting in eMerge Americas’ startup showcase may have come from around the world. But ultimately it was a local…
Entrepreneurs turn to Quoka for help keeping their mental health in check
By Riley Kaminer Is it possible to achieve work-life balance as an early-stage startup founder? It is a question that Quoka founder Miriam Dorsett thinks…
Miami-based ROOK books $1.7M in pre-seed funding to unlock actionable health data
As wearables have become mainstream, it’s clear that the 24/7 health metrics they generate are full of untapped potential. To that end, ROOK, a Miami-based…
Life sciences startup EVQLV is leveraging AI to sell antibody sequences
By Riley Kaminer Andrew Satz is one of those founders that tends to keep his head down. While you may not see him at a…
5+ things to know in #MiamiTech: Y Combinator’s top [Miami] companies plus news from FloSpine, Blink Charging, ClassWallet, Togal.AI & more
1 YC in the house? Well, yes, including 4 unicorns There was a time way back in #MiamiTech history – Ok, 5 years ago –…
Spatially Health is paving the way to value based care through its data-driven platform
By Riley Kaminer It’s no secret that healthcare costs are spiraling out of control. That is particularly problematic considering that the industry comprises 20% of…
Think you are feeling just fine? This app’s got your SickNumber
By Nancy Dahlberg Doesn’t it seem like everyone around us is getting sick? Why can’t we predict our chances of catching the flu or developing…
Modern Trials sets its sights on disrupting $1T+ industry, connecting patients with clinical trials
By Riley Kaminer There’s big money in the world of medical trials. According to Miami-based expert Chris Ochner, the contract research industry is worth $1.2…
Porter raises $5.4M seed round to simplify and optimize patients’ at-home care journey
By Nancy Dahlberg Porter, a digital health startup, has created a technology platform that guides patients and caregivers to make informed, personalized health decisions. Its…
SOAP’s animated medical assistant saves doctors time while improving patient outcomes
By Riley Kaminer One day seven years ago, Steven Charlap got a call from his brother, a practicing cardiologist. “He told me he had been…
Mental health platform Opción Yo acquired by serial entrepreneur Abi Mandelbaum
By Riley Kaminer Daniela Sichel is on a mission to help people get their mental health in check. For more than 20 years, Sichel has…
Ostro secures $45M to ‘bring e-commerce software to healthcare’
By Riley Kaminer Healthcare is one of the biggest sectors in the US, making up almost 20% of GDP in 2020. Yet the adoption of…
Assure Health secures $8.7M seed round to expand virtual healthcare platform
By Riley Kaminer The way we interact with doctors is fundamentally flawed. Yearly check-ins with doctors provide a snapshot of our health at a particular…
Neocis bags $40M to continue transforming dental surgery with robotics
The Miami company is hiring world-class engineers and likely will move into its Wynwood HQ in a few months. By Nancy Dahlberg Miami-based Neocis has…
Venture-backed femtech startup 28 provides a one-stop-shop for cycle-based wellness
Founder Britanny Hugoboom sets a lofty goal of reaching a million users in the next 12 months By Doreen Hemlock During a menstrual cycle, a…