![]() "What COVID-19 put a big magnifying glass on is our lack of public health infrastructure," Taylor Justice, cofounder and president of Unite Us, said during a HIMSS20 digital session, last year. The CDC reports that some racial and ethnic minorities groups have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, and the places where "people live, learn, work, play and worship" can impact the risks and outcomes of COVID-19. Over the last year social determinants of health have come into the spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic. Cityblock Health, a startup using a tech platform to address health disparities and provide cost-effective care services, scored $160 million in Series C funding in December, which also brought it to unicorn status. Unite Us isn't the only startup looking to address social determinants of health. "Our community-based partners' ability to drive improved outcomes is critical in a value-based care world, and we know that bringing the necessary technology into every community will accelerate our impact." "We are excited to double down on our vision for a person-centered, coordinated, nationwide social care network," Dan Brillman, CEO and cofounder, said in a statement. It is also plans on growing its Unite Us Insights and Payments platforms. The company plans putting the new infusion of cash into growing its footprint across the country. So far the company is active in 42 states. It allows bidirectional communications and alerts, and also outcome tracking. The platform enables organizations to make assessment and care plans and provide electronic referrals. Its technology is focused on connecting community-based organizations to health organization, insurers, governments and nonprofits.Īccording to the company, the goal is to enable "whole-person" care. The New York-based company is focused on the social determinants of health. This comes roughly two years after the company raised $35 million in Series B funding to fuel its growth and boost the company into unicorn territory with a valuation of more than $1.6 billion. Iconiq Growth led the round, with participation from Emerson Collective, Optum Ventures, Transformation Capital, Define Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Town Hall Ventures and other healthcare partners. Liberty Global plc and Discovery Communications, Inc.Today population health startup Unite Us announced that it has closed a $150 million Series C funding round.Gett on its US$100m acquisition of Juno, a New York based ride-hailing app.John Menzies plc on its US$202m multi-jurisdictional acquisition of the Aircraft Service International Group from BBA Aviation plc, spanning the UK, Canada, the U.S, amongst other geographies.CBRE on its strategic investment in proptech startup Stowga, an online warehouse logistics marketplace.Gett (formerly Gett Taxi) on its US$1.2bn, Series D funding round in which Volkswagen Group invested US$300m.Liberty Global on its $18m investment into iFlix, an OTT content streaming service in South East Asia and other emerging markets globally.Vita Mojo on their £10m Series A investment from a consortium of investors, led by Investec. ![]() Euronext on its US$10m investment into Algomi, a leading UK based, fixed income fintech provider.Accelerated Digital Ventures on its ground-breaking hybrid corporate-fund of £150m to provide patient capital for high-growth UK technology companies.He also advised them on their acquisition of LT Build Limited, a general contractor in the UK WeWork advising on its corporate governance in the U.K, their international expansion into numerous jurisdictions and the creation of its Creator Awards in the UK, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Germany. ![]()
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