The ‘connection economy’ raises capital | Boomers will rewrite old age, transforming wellness & housing | UK’s Eka Ventures closes $107M for startups in health/wellness/sustainability

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…

Amulet targets women’s health market with science-backed hormonal supplement

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   Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Media Alert: New Speaker and Opening Reception Announced

Media Alert: New Speaker and Opening Reception Announced The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 5th annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium on May 12, 2026 at The Assembly at 2 Park Avenue in New York City, convening leaders across real estate, hospitality, design, and investment to explore how wellness is reshaping the built environment. Newly announced speaker Mark Rivers, CEO of Canyon…

New report: the economic impact on longevity, and problems in commercial market | China’s beauty industry finally pivots to older consumers | Unilever acquires supplement powerhouse Grüns for $1.2B

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | April 14th, 2026 Researchers Quantify Longevity’s National ROI Modern longevity is more functional preservation than life extension, requiring years of research and rebranding to shift. Unilever Just Acquired Grüns, a Supplement Brand Built on 1 Simple Idea, for $1.2 Billion Grüns built a booming supplement business by getting people to actually take their vitamins. US…