David Beckham’s supplements drink startup raises another $1B | Diagnostic clinic Neko Health raises $700M, will hit NY | The wellness halftime report: key trends

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 16th, 2026 David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 takes $1B from General Catalyst’s unusual CVF fund | TechCrunch General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund doesn’t make equity investments. It’s providing $1 billion for IM8, known for its longevity vitamin drink. Health & Wellness 2026 Halftime Report From buying to belonging. Wellness trends and GLP-1s fuel…

The French fall for wellness | Abu Dhabi’s $11B ‘wellness island’ | Supernatural launches nervous system regulation studio concept

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 14th, 2026 $11-billion ‘wellness island’ is being built in Abu Dhabi | CNN Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi is a development of homes that promises future residents a coastal neighborhood that will enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. ‘Minor wellness hotels’ recorded the strongest growth across top KPIs in 2025, finds RLA Global |…

NY Dirt: Hit the gym

NY Dirt: Hit the gym New Yorkers are ready to get healthy. Retailers are willing to bet on it. One trend driving retail activity this past quarter compared to last was high-end wellness. The two largest leases of the quarter, as compiled in a JLL report released Thursday, were Chelsea Piers’ 76,000-square-foot deal by the South Street Seaport, at 250 Water Street, and Life Time’s…