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Retro Fitness Secures New Investment from Arena Capital Partners to Expand into the Boston Area

October 14, 2020

Over the next year, the expansion across Boston is slated to create hundreds of jobs for the local community with the ability to service over 40,000 members, elevating the focus on health and wellness starting in Middlesex and Essex counties.

With exercise, health and overall fitness top of mind across the country, Retro Fitness saw a spike in franchise sales amid the pandemic. Over the past several months, Retro Fitness franchise sales have spiked significantly with a 300% increase from single to multi-unit ownership among existing franchisees, and a 200% increase in sales of new fitness locations. This was a direct result of its new leadership team that brings a new strategic vision and expertise to Retro Fitness’ highly profitable franchise model. Amplifying their growth, this multi-million dollar investment from Arena Capital will introduce the franchise to new territories in Boston.

“We’re thrilled to be able to expand Retro

Three Reasons Vacation-Rental Owners Need To Factor Wellness Into Their Investment Decisions

October 13, 2020

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Clark Twiddy is the President of Twiddy & Company, a hospitality and asset management firm along North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

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There is a popular adage that reminds us, “If you don’t make time for wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for illness.” Even in this new age of seemingly limitless uncertainty, one Covid-19 lesson we can virtually all agree on is the importance of making time in our lives for both mental and physical wellness. Our own personal journeys have shown us the challenges stemming from the mental and physical strain of enduring a lengthening pandemic. Among many things influenced by our recent experiences, how we choose to vacation and what we value in our time away from home stands out. This year has also made clear new reasons for those providing vacation settings — owners and investors — to include wellness in the many factors influencing

ICON Health & Fitness Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led By L Catterton

October 5, 2020

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Investment Will Further Accelerate Growth of Fitness Leader’s Connected Equipment and Industry-leading Subscription Technology Platform iFit

ICON Health & Fitness (“ICON”), the world leader in innovation, design and distribution of connected fitness equipment and software, today announced a $200 million growth investment led by L Catterton, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, and is joined by existing investor Pamplona Capital Management.

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ICON owns established industry-leading fitness brands NordicTrack®, ProForm® and Freemotion®, which offer connected fitness membership services powered by iFit, the immersive live and on-demand streaming fitness and wellness media platform.

With revenue exceeding $1 billion in the last 12 months (ending September 30, 2020), ICON is the only company which creates connected fitness experiences across multiple brands, multiple product categories and all consumer fitness segments.

The investment will further accelerate ICON’s unique

Transcendent Investment Management Launches CleanLiving Health and Wellness(TM) Division to Inspire Health Equity in Real Estate | 2020-10-01 | Press Releases

October 3, 2020

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MIAMI , Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Transcendent Investment Management (TIM), a diversified private equity real estate investment firm and vertically integrated manager, has announced the launch of CleanLiving Health and Wellness™, a collection of programs and purpose-built communities that feature products and services designed to support good health, well-being, and mindfulness.

“Our vision behind CleanLiving Health and Wellness is to inspire health equity on a global scale,” said Jordan Kavana , CEO of Transcendent Investment Management, the parent company for CleanLiving Health and Wellness™. “We have been able to develop affordable access to products, programs, and services, grounded by evidence-based research, to achieve proactive health and longevity.”

The CleanLiving Health and Wellness™ programs are supported by six fundamental pillars to enhance health, well-being, and longevity to TIM residents and beyond. With the belief that health starts at home, lifestyle and behavior changes that are backed by science can support

COMPASS PATHWAYS (NASDAQ:CMPS) IPO PROVES PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE INVESTMENT THESIS

October 2, 2020

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Compass Pathways IPO marks the first liquidity event for WPSS.

WPSS invested in Compass Pathway’s series B alongside Founders Fund and McQuade/Otsuka. Compass Pathways IPO marks the first liquidity event for WPSS.

New York City, Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WPSS Investments, a pioneer biotech Venture Capital fund focused on brain health and psychedelic medicine, celebrates the successful IPO of its portfolio company Compass Pathways.

On September 18th, 2020 Compass Pathways was listed (NASDAQ:CMPS, ISIN:US20451W1018), making it the first psychedelic company to be listed on a U.S. exchange. CMPS´s price per share has surged more than 100% since its initial listing price of 17USD, turning it into the most valuable and first unicorn psychedelic medicine company in the world.

Compass Pathways, was co-founded several years ago by

What Can Healthcare Providers in the CEE region do to Attract More Healthcare Investment? Infiniti’s Experts Reveal Key Growth Drivers

September 30, 2020

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The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) healthcare sector must shift focus to creating a successful healthcare system and attracting more healthcare investments. How can healthcare providers in CEE attract more healthcare investments? According to Infiniti’s industry experts, providers must adopt advanced healthcare technologies, such as cancer screenings, electronic patient registries, improve patient mobility and accessibility to healthcare, and follow practices like outcome-based reimbursement. With Infiniti’s solutions, healthcare providers can better understand their market, how to efficiently capitalize on factors fueling growth, and create a successful system. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the CEE healthcare sector, and learn how companies can encourage more healthcare investments, request a free proposal.

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Three Key Factors Fueling Healthcare Investments in the CEE Region (Graphic: Business Wire)

Recently, reforming health services has become a priority on the political agenda, which has fueled growth in

PJ SOLOMON Enters Healthcare Investment Banking with Hiring of Ryan Stewart

September 30, 2020

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Mr. Stewart to lead Healthcare Technology & Tech-Enabled Services franchise with over 25 years of experience as an investment banker, equity research analyst and industry operator

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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PJ SOLOMON, a leading financial advisory firm and independently operated affiliate of Natixis, has entered into healthcare investment banking with the hiring of Ryan Stewart as a Managing Director to build and lead its new Healthcare Technology & Tech-Enabled Services subsector.

Mr. Stewart specializes in advising healthcare technology & tech-enabled services companies, as well as financial sponsors that invest across the sector. At PJ SOLOMON he will continue to focus on core end-markets including: payer-tech & outsourcing, tech-enabled managed care, provider-tech, virtual care & remote patient monitoring and pharma-tech & real-world evidence. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience and expertise, having worked and advised

APEC presses for greater investment in health systems

September 28, 2020

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The longstanding under-funding and investment in health has impacted the capabilities of economies to cope during a global health crisis

Jakarta (ANTARA) – APEC member economies remain committed to stepping up coordinated actions and aligning initiatives towards boosting health systems in the region amid the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The commitment was conveyed at an APEC meeting themed, “Building a Resilient Asia-Pacific in a COVID-19 World,” according to a written statement issued by the APEC Health Working Group and APEC Life Sciences Innovation Forum received here on Monday.

At the meeting, APEC health ministers, academics, industry leaders, and representatives from governmental and international organizations recognized the crucial role of investments in health systems and economic recovery packages to support the pandemic response and build resilient economies moving forward.

“The effect of this pandemic has highlighted long-standing weaknesses in existing health systems and vulnerabilities in the global health response

Investing in Menstrual Health Is an Investment in Global Health

September 27, 2020

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Schoolgirls in Deogarh, India learn about menstrual health and hygiene. (Photo by WSSCC/Javier Acebal)

Though menstruation is a natural part of life for more than half the world’s population, half a billion girls and women still lack the support they need to manage their periods safely and confidently. The costs to women, their families, and society are enormous and entirely unsustainable, even as access to information about menstruation, to sanitary menstrual products, and to facilities where menstruation can be managed in privacy, are instrumental to success in school and at work. The availability of menstrual care materials alone has been found to reduce absenteeism from work by 21 percent, while increasing school participation and improving learning outcomes. And long-standing stigmas and taboos around menstruation are found even in countries that have attempted to address this issue with policies dedicated to menstrual health and hygiene.

However, because it cuts across

LifeSpeak Announces $42 Million Equity Investment To Accelerate Growth Of Digital Mental Health and Wellness Platform

September 27, 2020

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TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – LifeSpeak Inc., North America’s leading digital education platform for employee mental health and wellness, today announced a $42 million growth equity investment from Round13 Growth Fund, Kensington Capital Partners and Roynat Capital. LifeSpeak is raising its first institutional funding round to accelerate its global growth trajectory.

Market demand for remote, technology-based mental health and wellness solutions has grown substantially in recent years. Awareness of mental health issues from anxiety and stress to suicide risk has further accelerated with the onset of COVID-19, particularly with an increasingly remote workforce.

Since its founding in 2004, LifeSpeak has established itself as a trusted digital health provider for hundreds of North America’s leading companies across 25 industries, including financial institutions, technology, telecommunication, energy, manufacturing, as well as a large public sector presence covering governments, municipalities, hospitals and school boards.

LifeSpeak’s software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) platform of more than 2,000 video

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Retro Fitness Secures New Investment from Arena Capital Partners to Expand into the Boston Area

Three Reasons Vacation-Rental Owners Need To Factor Wellness Into Their Investment Decisions

ICON Health & Fitness Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led By L Catterton

Transcendent Investment Management Launches CleanLiving Health and Wellness(TM) Division to Inspire Health Equity in Real Estate | 2020-10-01 | Press Releases

COMPASS PATHWAYS (NASDAQ:CMPS) IPO PROVES PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE INVESTMENT THESIS

Compass Pathways IPO marks the first liquidity event for WPSS.

WPSS invested in Compass Pathway’s series B alongside Founders Fund and McQuade/Otsuka. Compass Pathways IPO marks the first liquidity event for WPSS.

What Can Healthcare Providers in the CEE region do to Attract More Healthcare Investment? Infiniti’s Experts Reveal Key Growth Drivers

PJ SOLOMON Enters Healthcare Investment Banking with Hiring of Ryan Stewart

Ryan Stewart Headshot

Ryan Stewart Headshot

APEC presses for greater investment in health systems

Investing in Menstrual Health Is an Investment in Global Health

LifeSpeak Announces $42 Million Equity Investment To Accelerate Growth Of Digital Mental Health and Wellness Platform