Hexa, the Paris-based startup studio that recently raised $22 million, is launching a new vertical focused on improving the healthcare system. Julien Méraud, a senior team member of the French unicorn startup Doctolib, is joining the startup studio . As a reminder, Hexa started its life as eFounders and originally focused specifically on B2B software-as-a-service
Rebellions, a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, said today it has closed $124 million (165 billion KRW) in a Series B round of funding to develop its third AI chip, called Rebel. The startup will also use the new capital, oversubscribed with an initial target of $90 million, to ramp up production of its
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the human body are an important part of who we are, from mediating all of our interactions with the environment to determining our cancer risk and influencing who we fall for. And scientists are only just beginning to decipher the species of bugs we share our lives
Alzheimer’s can be spread from human to human through rare medical accidents, research suggests, although experts stress there is no evidence the disease can be passed between people through everyday activities or routine care. Researchers say a handful of people who received human growth hormone from the pituitary glands of deceased donors have gone on
In October 2023, global luxury titan Kering – the group behind Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, among others – closed its acquisition of luxury fragrance house Creed; a deal considered significant in both fashion and beauty because of its scale and the price-tag attached. And transactions like this follow on from other major
Paris Fashion Week 2024 featured a confluence of avant-garde designs and sartorial creativity that was showcased both on the runway and on the streets of the fashion capital. Apart from donning eye-catching ensembles for a couture show, the bustling streets became a runway itself as celebrities, fashion enthusiasts, trendsetters, and influencers gathered to present a
Kittle planned hilarious postgame speech before 49ers’ comeback originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Following the 49ers’ defeat of the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, star tight end George Kittle offered a classic one-liner to all of Levi’s Stadium from the trophy ceremony podium. “They had us in the first
For the fourth time in the past five seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl. And this might be their most impressive run yet. In the AFC playoffs, they bludgeoned the Miami Dolphins at home before hitting the road and taking down the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. It’s easy to
In recent years, wellness tourism has emerged as a powerhouse in the global travel industry, with the market expected to reach a staggering USD 2.1 trillion by 2030. In response to the experiences during the pandemic that stressed the value of wellness, travel habits have now led towards seeking destinations that support physical and psychological
January Eva NYC courtesy Bansk Group-owned hair care brand Eva NYC has landed in more than 6,000 Walgreens doors nationwide. Brand president Annie Kolemainen said the brand, known for its frizz-reducing hair primer, has seen nearly 200 percent growth during the last five years. Halsey’s Af94 courtesy Halsey’s $10-or-less cosmetics brand Af94 is following in
