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Hello, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into some exciting advancements in health tech and longevity focused on Fountain Life’s recent breakthroughs and funding news.
Fountain Life, a company founded to improve early detection and health optimization, just raised $18 million in Series B funding, led by EOS Ventures. This brings their total investment to about $108 million, including previous rounds. The company’s core principle is simple: ‘don’t die of anything stupid,’ focusing heavily on preventive care and early diagnosis.
Based on cutting-edge science, Fountain Life centers scan for potential issues by analyzing over 100 biomarkers, from liver fat to microbiome levels. The aim is to detect diseases early, like intestinal bacterial overgrowth that could lead to cancers if left untreated. They also employ FDA-trial regenerative therapies to help optimize health rather than just treat disease.
Memberships are costly—around $30,000 annually—but include quarterly testing with data tracked via an AI-powered app called Zori. This system has caught early-stage cancers and life-threatening conditions like brain aneurysms, saving lives in the process. Despite the high costs, early results affirm the potential of preventative longevity medicine.
With new funding, Fountain plans to expand to more cities such as Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. They also hope to reduce costs through training other medical facilities, making longevity care more accessible for everyone.
Besides Fountain, other startups like Function Health by Dr. Mark Hyman are exploring scalable longevity testing options, offering memberships with basic blood tests and follow-ups.
Innovation in this field is booming, and the future of longevity looks promising with ongoing research and investment efforts stirring hope for healthier, longer lives.
