VCs open pockets for health, but neglect IT
Venture capitalists pumped eight percent more into companies during the first quarter, but all the action came in healthcare.
Venture capitalists gave 16 percent less to companies in the IT industry, however — they invested less money into software, semiconductors and Internet infrastructure companies. Web 2.0 companies, however, appear to have drawn more money than ever. See table below. Web 2.0 companies are part of the “Information services” category, which saw $722 million, up from $659… Continue Reading
Who is Sick? — tracks regional sickness
Who is Sick? is a new site that lets you know what sort of sicknesses are breaking out in your area.
If you’re suffering a headache or feeling nauseous, it could be related to your environment, and those around you — and it’s helpful to know that. By typing in your zip code, you can see whether anyone else near you has reported similar symptoms. It lets anyone access the site and update sickness information immediately…. Continue Reading
The healthcare “revolution” — controlling your records, insurance
A bevy of start-ups are emerging to give people new ways to liberate them from the control of powerful health insurance companies — it’s about time.
Typically, you go to a doctor, and the doctor keeps your records on file and you can’t access them. But now people are demanding more freedom and transparency, and start-ups are responding.
The latest is Revolution Health, the start-up formed several years ago by AOL co-founder Steve Case, but which has… Continue Reading