MFA Longevity Market Report
News and insights from thought leaders in the longevity economy
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Dear friends and colleagues,
We’re looking forward to spring and are busy conference planning. Registration is officially open for the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit on June 11-12 in Berkeley, CA! It promises to be filled with helpful insights, networking opportunities, and useful updates. Reach out to the MFA team if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor.
We also have exciting news about our What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk podcast – it is now sponsored by Amba Health! We are incredibly excited to work together and recommend you check out the latest episode on senior housing and healthcare (linked in the "MFA Podcast" section).
Warmly,
Mary
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Register Today: What's Next Longevity Venture Summit on June 11-12
Registration is now open for the 22nd annual What's Next Longevity Venture Summit, taking place at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, June 11-12. Meet investors and learn about the latest developments in age tech and the longevity market. This year's conference will address key issues in the longevity market such as go-to-market strategies, how to scale, what investors are looking for, user interface design, AI and age tech innovations, and research in the market. We will also highlight mobility, memory, money, music and marketing and the latest innovations in those areas. REGISTER NOW! Early bird rate ends March 31.
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Episode 32- Senior Housing and Healthcare - There’s a whirlwind of activity surrounding senior housing and healthcare. From JP Morgan Health to CES, the deals and innovations are moving fast. Want to be in the know? Join Mary and Fred with their guests, Ziegler President and CEO Dan Hermann, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP’s Amelia Hay, & Aging and Health Technology Watch Senior Analyst Laurie Orlov.
See the full list of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episodes.
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Funding News
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Hone Health, a telehealth clinic specializing in preventative and longevity care, secured $33 million in Series A funding led by Tribe Capital.
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Tenvie Therapeutics, a biotech company treating neurological diseases, raised $200 million in funding led by ARCH Venture Partners.
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SafelyYou, maker of AI-enabled fall detection and prevention technology, closed a $43 million Series C funding round led by Touring Capital.
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The Helper Bees, an aging-in-place technology platform, raised $35 million in Series C funding led by Centana Growth Partners.
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Teladoc Health, which supports diabetes, hypertension, and primary care, acquired the virtual preventive care company Catapult Health in an all-cash transaction worth $65 million.
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AARP's Work in Communities
AARP has a considerable local presence, including over 1,500 places across 1,000 counties in the U.S. where AARP’s resources are being leveraged to improve communities. Learn more about the work AARP is doing in communities across the country in a new blog from Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s Chief Advocacy and Engagement Office.
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GetSetUp Expands Partnerships for Healthy Aging
GetSetUp continues to work with more states and health plans to provide older adults with the tools they need to stay connected, active, and engaged. It is excited to announce a new partnership with Oregon’s Aging and People with Disabilities (APD). Older adults eligible through their Medicaid and other benefit programs have access to essential digital and health equity tools to help them live more independently and healthier. GetSetUp has also renewed its partnership with the Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging, continuing to support digital literacy and health equity through programming.
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CABHI and JPM Healthcare
At JPM Healthcare this year, Pitchbook stated, “IPO-ready companies Spring Health, Omada Health, and Sword Health generated significant investor interest, potentially signaling an exit market thaw in 2025.” CABHI funded Sword Health through its I2P2 validation program.
CABHI was also honored to sponsor Mary Furlong & Associates’ JPM launch reception, which investors said was the most curated display of innovation in the aging and brain health space.
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Care Daily Continues to Build Momentum
Care Daily partnered with CDW Healthcare, a leading IT solutions provider, to bring holistic ecosystems of AI-driven caregiving technologies to senior living communities nationwide. CEO David Moss also collaborated with The Holding Co. at IDEO on an AI Learning Tour for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, exploring both opportunities and risks of AI in care work. Additionally, Care Daily has integrated several new EU-compatible products into the Care Daily Alliance, including a wearable with GPS tracking and a two-way audio device, expanding its ability to support seniors and caregivers in homes across global markets.
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MFA Associate Sherri Snelling Educates About Generation Caregiver
Sherri Snelling – corporate gerontologist, author, CEO of the Caregiving Club, and MFA Associate – educated financial advisors on longevity and caregiving for January’s Financial Wellness Month by appearing on the top-rated “Synergize” podcast by Trade PMR and writing a guest column in the prestigious Journal of Financial Services Professionals. Her topic was “Understanding Gen C: Generation Caregiver” from a chapter in her ME TIME MONDAY book, the same topic she spoke about at the What’s Next Longevity Innovation Summit in December.
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Books, News, Reports, and Events
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A new survey finds that one in four caregivers have experienced some form of food insecurity over the past year, double the percentage of food insecurity in the general population of the U.S.
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The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has launched a website, SupportCaregiving.org, that offers resources that different sectors can use to support family caregivers.
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Pennsylvania proposed a bill to consider joining the 16 other states with in-room nursing home cameras, raising concerns about privacy rights.
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Read a Bipartisan Roadmap for the future of Social Security.
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With new efforts to reform government spending and potential Medicaid cuts, the nursing home sector is expected to face deep impacts.
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