Archive: medicine
Three Star Trek Technologies I’d Like to See Startups Develop
By Allison Brickell on August 31, 2022
Things are only impossible until they are not. These inspiring words were spoken by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, a character from “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” And I’m not quoting him just because I like Star Trek. (Though I really do.) Star Trek shows us what life could be like if technology became incredibly advanced. We could travel through space, explore distant planets, meet new life forms and experience new civilizations. We could teleport thousands…
Five Ways to Balance Your Microbiome
By Adam Sharp on November 9, 2021
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately researching the importance of the microbiome — the trillions of microbes (including bacteria, viruses and fungi) that live in and on our bodies. What’s mind-blowing is that a healthy microbiome plays a key role in preventing so many…
The Immense Promise of Microbiome Medicine
By Adam Sharp on August 24, 2021
As many of you know, I’m very excited about the potential of the microbiome as both an investor and as a way to improve your health. Last month, I wrote to you about why startup investors should be excited about this sector. And…
Microbiome Startups Are the New Frontier for Investors
By Adam Sharp on July 27, 2021
The health area I’m most excited about for the next 10-plus years is microbiome medicine. A microbiome is the collection of microorganisms in a particular environment, like soil or the human body. One of the most important microbiomes in our body is our gut microbiome. It’s…
New Pick: Invest in Ending Opioid Addiction
By Andy Gordon on March 18, 2021
DEAL DETAILS Startup: Phoenix PharmaLabs Security type: Common stock Round size: Side-by-side raise – up to $1.07 million under Reg. CF Share price: $1.00 Valuation: $26,790,283 Minimum investment: $99.00…
Medicine’s Future is a Good Investment
By Adam Sharp on August 14, 2020
As humans, we all have trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies. The “germs” (bacteria, viruses, fungi) present in and on a person are collectively known as a microbiome. Growing up, many of us were taught that bacteria and…
Last Chance to Invest in Disrupting CVS and Walgreens
By Andy Gordon on June 15, 2020
Time is running out to invest in NowRx. When we urged you to invest last November, it was a compelling opportunity. Since then, it’s gone from compelling to irresistible. Growth has taken off. And Friday is…
NowRx Facing “Unprecedented” Demand
By Andy Gordon on May 18, 2020
When we first recommended NowRx to you in July 2018, its valuation was $20 million. Last November, we recommended you invest in the company again at a $65 million valuation — a more than 3X increase on your original investment price. We were impressed by its execution and…
Everyone Is Googling CBD
By Allison Brickell on October 28, 2019
Americans are Googling cannabidiol and CBD more than ever. This increased interest is another reason we desperately need marijuana reform.