Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy
Global Wellness News™ | April 16th, 2026
The Connection Economy Finds Capital
New platforms aim to revive partying in a wellness-obsessed, fun-deprived world – elevating arts and culture events to crowd out screentime.
EU-Startups
London’s Eka Ventures closes €91.5 million Fund II to back UK startups in health, wellbeing and sustainability
Eka Ventures has announced the close of its second fund, aimed at supporting early-stage UK startups focused on health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Protocole Raises $6M in Seed Funding to Build Clinical-Grade Peptide Platform
Protocole, a peptide platform focused on clinical-grade access and personalized protocols, has emerged from stealth with a $6 million seed round led by Rare Capital.
Amulet targets women’s health market with science-backed hormonal supplement
New women’s health brand Amulet has debuted its Daily Cycle Support supplement, combining bio-identical lactoferrin and creatine to support hormonal balance, energy and performance across the menstrual cycle, with backing from Squared Circles and investor Maria Sharapova
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