Omada Health files to go public

Omada Health, Inc. filed its S-1 on Friday, May 9, 2025. Omada launched its initial program in diabetes prevention and weight health in 2012. The company has since expanded into other chronic conditions, including hypertension and joint & muscle health. Omada is the second major digital health company to file for an IPO this year, following Hinge Health.

What’s the Commonwealth connection? Back in 2015 Omada raised a $48 million Series C with clients Humana and Providence among the investors.

TSOLife for senior living operators

Tampa-based TSOLife completed a $43 million Series B funding round.

“Elevating Senior Living Through Person-Centered Data” is the company’s tagline. Read more about financing here.

The Cost of Dementia

A project funded by the National Institute on Aging reported that the total economic burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will reach $781 billion this year in the US.

“Five Lessons From [another] Failed HealthTech Startup”

Really interesting read from Duncan Reece about shutting down his dementia startup, Veronica Health.

Carta Healthcare

What we found interesting about this was the participating investors.

“The investment was led by UPMC Enterprises, with participation from new strategic investors, including MemorialCare Innovation Fund, Rex Health Ventures (the investment fund for the UNC Health), Tampa General Hospital Ventures and support from existing investors Memorial Hermann Health System, Frist Cressey Ventures, Storm Ventures, Paramark Ventures, CU Healthcare Innovation Fund, and Mass General Brigham Ventures.”

Multiple health system venture arms.

Unpaid Caregivers

Check out this upcoming HBS Healthcare Alumni Association discussion on “unpaid caregivers.”

It will be moderated by Kentucky-native Marcus Osborne. In case you missed it, Marcus was our first guest on the podcast.