Babies Are Now Hitting the Gym. Yes, Actual Babies. Fitness classes incorporate babies for a little extra weight. ‘We’ve only had spit-up one time.’ Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
VICI Invests $150M in Canyon Ranch Expansion
VICI Invests $150M in Canyon Ranch Expansion VICI Properties has made a healthy investment in a Fort Worth wellness company’s expansion plans. VICI, a New York-based real estate investment trust specializing in entertainment projects, has dished out $150 million to Canyon Ranch, the Dallas Business Journal reported. Canyon Ranch, headed by CEO Jeff Kuster, creates luxury resorts and wellness clubs geared toward […] Read More…
What happened to the Chinese travel boom everyone was waiting for? It stayed in China
What happened to the Chinese travel boom everyone was waiting for? It stayed in China Most assumed that a torrent of travelers would venture outside of China after three years of harsh “zero-Covid” policies, but a lack of affordable flights and long visa waiting times have slowed China’s outbound recovery. Read the article on CNBC > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Social Self-Care Club HUME Readies LA Outpost
Social Self-Care Club HUME Readies LA Outpost HUME, a members-only wellness club with a focus on self-care, announced its development in Venice Beach, California. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Wisdom Ventures Closes $10M Fund I to Champion Human Connection and Well-Being
Wisdom Ventures Closes $10M Fund I to Champion Human Connection and Well-Being Wisdom Ventures Team: Bradley Horowitz, Ruchika Sikri, Diego Perez, Cecily Mak, Soren Gordhamer, Jack Kornfield. Image: CNW Group/Wisdom Ventures Fund Wisdom Ventures, an unconventional venture capital firm with a unique focus on mindfulness… Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
After layoffs, Headspace lands $105M in new financing
After layoffs, Headspace lands $105M in new financing Digital mental health and wellness company Headspace has received $105 million in debt financing to expand their platform and bring their services to more healt Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Affluent Americans spending big on wellness–$200 billion in the last year
Affluent Americans spending big on wellness–$200 billion in the last year Ipsos’s new survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of affluent Americans say they’re very/extremely healthy (vs. only 40% of their non-affluent counterparts). Read the article on Ipsos > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Femtech Startup Herself Health Secures $26M in Funding
Femtech Startup Herself Health Secures $26M in Funding Herself Health, a first-of-its-kind healthcare company for women 65+, has raised $26 million in a Series A round to accelerate growth and stay current with patient demand. Michael Cline of Accretive served as the lead investor. This round comes only six months after the company secured $7 million in seed funding. Read More from the Global Wellness News…
A renaissance for sweat culture: mobile saunas are popping up fast
A renaissance for sweat culture: mobile saunas are popping up fast Saunas are popping up on beaches, in forests, all around the great outdoors, all part of the fast-growing $122 billion global sauna market, Read the article on European Spa > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
UK-based AI personal trainer MAGIC raises $2.5 million to unite holographic tech with celebrity athletes
UK-based AI personal trainer MAGIC raises $2.5 million to unite holographic tech with celebrity athletes Magic is an AI wall mirror where sports stars appear as holograms to coach users, giving what feels like 1:1 personal training in strength, dance, boxing, yoga, and sports techniques. Sir Richard Branson and UK sports celebs are investors. Read the article on EU Startups > Read More from the Global…