2025 What's Next Longevity Venture Summit a Resounding Success

The conference, co-hosted by the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, drew more than 250 attendees from 10 countries. There were more investors this year, many of whom are new to this market and actively seeking innovative startups in the longevity and age-tech space. This year we brought back the Boot Camps, skill-building sessions based on the knowledge and skills people were looking for. The were rooms filled, some with standing-room only. Overall, we received very positive feedback about the conference, and people are already talking about next year!

What's Next Longevity Deal Talk

Episode 36  - What if medical professionals and facilities could understand patients no matter what language they speak? Co-founders Siddharth Ur and Linh Pham of Lexi, the winner of the $10,000 Business Plan Competition at the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit, share how their business accomplishes just that. Plus, Mary and Fred are joined by People’s Choice winner Andrew Ritter, CEO of Cairns Health, and John Hopper Impact Award winner Bruce Elliott, Co-Founder of Memory Lane Games.

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Episode 88 - Hearing, Health, and Help - Hearing loss and long COVID-related brain fog are affecting the lives of millions of people. On this episode, Fred and Mary focus on Audien, a groundbreaking company with a young CEO upending the world of over-the-counter hearing aids. Then, they discuss a new study showing how the BrainHQ app can assist with long COVID-related brain fog. Lastly, meet a medical student working with CareYaya and hear about how the experience has changed his life and the lives of others.



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Funding News

• InBrain Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of therapeutic solutions for neurodegenerative diseases, raised €1.8 million in funding from undisclosed backers. 
• myLaurel, a healthcare company delivering home-based acute and transitional care, raised $12 million in funding led by Deerfield Management. 
• Clara Home Care, provider of an AI-powered platform that delivers in-home care, raised $3.1 million in Seed funding led by Torch Capital. 
• TSOLife, a senior living technology company, raised $43 million in Series B funding led by PeakSpan Capital. 
• Sanofi, a pharmaceutical and healthcare company, acquired Vigil Neuroscience, a biotechnology company with a drug that could introduce a new way of treating Alzheimer’s disease, for $470 million. 
• Somnee, a sleep tech company that utilizes wearable devices, raised $10 million in a seed extension round led by Khosla Ventures.

Important Facts About Social Security

The latest issue of the AARP Bulletin highlights seven important facts about Social Security. Read more here.

GetSetUp Named EdTech Startup of the Year!

GetSetUp was named “EdTech Startup of the Year” in the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards! This prestigious award recognizes the most innovative companies transforming learning and education through technology. GetSetUp has also been named a WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion for its impact using tech to address global social challenges. Final WSIS winners will be announced on July 7.

This win builds on the momentum from last year, when GetSetUp was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Top Innovator in UpLink and Manulife’s Prospering in Longevity Challenge. From the global stage to breakthrough recognition in education, GetSetUp is thrilled to see its work acknowledged and even more excited about what’s ahead with the great connections this work is offering.

CABHI Hosts Dementia Research + Innovation Showcase

CABHI is hosting this year’s Global Dementia Research + Innovation Showcase at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), bringing together global leaders to spotlight bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and promising innovations that are transforming the aging experience. Join CABHI in Toronto, ON, on July 30 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an engaging evening featuring interactive discussions on emerging trends and opportunities, a dynamic pitch competition, and live demos. Register today!

Smart Hip Guardian Prepares for Market Launch

Briggs Health Solutions is launching the patented Smart Hip Guardian, a patented protective device to help protect against hip injuries and fractures when older adults fall. Briggs participated in MFA’s What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit, where they interacted with industry experts and made significant contacts to support their go-to-market approach. Having already earned preproduction order commitments from several senior housing partners, Briggs is finalizing commercialization plans with the goal to have the Smart Hip Guardian in market by Spring 2026.

Books, News, Reports, and Events

• Read Laurie Orlov’s new report, The Future of AI in Home Care.
• Aging in America News published a Q&A with Mary Furlong.
• Medicaid cuts would harm older adults.
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved marketing for the first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. 
• The National Skills Coalition and the John A. Hartford Foundation published a blog highlighting the need for a stronger direct care workforce to support aging adults. 
• The number of older adults using cannabis has increased. 
• Amazon Pharmacy's PillPack has expanded its service to include Medicare Part D beneficiaries, which is expected to reach 50 million enrollees. 
• Senators reintroduced the bipartisan Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, which seeks to streamline the prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage, thereby easing administrative burdens on providers and reducing delays in accessing care. 
• Phoenix Hipwear launched its new Active Range - designed specifically for younger women and men with osteoporosis who want to keep doing what they love.