Mindgram makes use of €7 million, maps migration Warsaw’s Mindgram, which claims to be the “first European science-based platform and mobile app for complete mental wellness,” has raised €7 million in a seed round in an effort to further develop the platform and launch international expansion plans. The migratory mission includes stops first in Spain and Portugal, to be followed by other LATAM markets at…
Nepalese billionaire Binod Chaudhary on why he invests in wellness
Nepalese Billionaire Binod Chaudhary On Why He Invests In Wellness Films and television shows have an interesting way of portraying the lives of high-profile, high-net worth individuals as stressful, isolated, and sometimes even unhealthy. As if on auto-pilot, creators of shows and movies peg the powerful and affluent as persons who work endless hours-under extreme amounts of pressure with hardly any time to spare for…
Micro-dosing happiness: Consumers are looking to small, daily moments of joy to boost their wellbeing
Micro-dosing happiness January 2022 saw the launch of Move, a new feature on the meditation app Calm. As its name implies, Move seeks to get people to be more active for tiny bursts of time – 3-5 minutes. Manageable but impactful, Move sessions aim to help people build a daily habit and as the brand claims “enhance joy”. Read More from the Global Wellness News…
China’s one trillion yuan ($157 billion) sleep economy (With China’s sleep market expected to exceed one trillion yuan by 2030, wellness looks set to become a vital aspect of the luxury sector)
China’s One Trillion Yuan Sleeping Economy | Jing Daily When was the last time you didn’t sleep through the night? This was the question posed by China’s official broadcaster CCTV during World Sleep Day (March 21), which quickly caught netizens’ attention. On Weibo, the national news agency’s post on sleep disorders has amassed over 1.9 million views so far. Read More from the Global Wellness…
MycoTechnology secures $85 million for the global rollout of its innovative mycelium-based food ingredients
MycoTechnology Secures $85 Million To Further Capitalise On Fermentation Platform With Worldwide Product Launches Colorado-based MycoTechnology has closed an $85 million Series E funding round. The investment was led by a representative of the Omani sovereign wealth fund, the Oman Investment Authority. Previous investors joined the round, including Tyson Foods, S2G Ventures, and Evolution VC partners. New backers joined alongside. Read More from the Global…
Vertical farms expand as demand for year-round produce grows (The industry is expected to grow to $9.7 billion worldwide by 2026, but faces challenges
Vertical Farms Expand as Demand for Year-Round Produce Grows Square Feet The industry is expected to grow to $9.7 billion worldwide by 2026, but it faces challenges, including high energy costs, technological limitations and the ability to scale. Greens growing in a warehouse operated by Plenty Unlimited, an agricultural start-up, in South San Francisco, Calif. Credit… Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Indian fitness platform GOQii snaps up $10 million to develop its health metaverse (which gamifies fitness and rewards users)
Indian fitness platform GOQii snaps up $10M to develop its health metaverse Indian fitness technology company GOQii has scored another $10 million in an extended Series C equity funding round from Hong Kong-based game software and venture capital firm Animoca Brands. This time, the investment will support the development of its health metaverse, according to a press statement. Read More from the Global Wellness News…
‘The Great Distancing’–Watch wellness brands and influencers try to remove themselves from now ‘toxic’ ideas (like Goop’s second-in-command just did)
The Great Distancing Last week my phone was blowing up with people eager to share the news: “Did you see? Goop’s second in command is renouncing the brand!” By that, they meant that Elise Loehnen, the former chief content officer at Goop, had uploaded an Instagram post seemingly severing ties with the wellness company. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Mindbody Launches Mindbody Capital to Help Power the Wellness Industry’s Recovery
Leading Wellness Industry Technology Platform Mindbody Launches Mindbody Capital to Help Power the Wellness Industry’s Recovery SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. , March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mindbody, the leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, today announced the launch of Mindbody Capital, an offering specifically designed to provide wellness businesses with easy access to funding to power their operations however they see fit. Read…
YSL’s New Fragrance Headset Will Help You Find Your Perfect Scent (The neurotech device analyzes your emotional response to different fragrances)
YSL’s innovative new neurotech headset will find your favourite fragrance The art of perfumery has long recognised the science of psychology. Last year, prompted by the pandemic’s multiple lockdowns, fragrance zoning became the newest wellness trend, with the idea that separating your routine or home into different fragrance ‘zones’ could help shape and define your day (go zesty in the morning for a boost of…