What You Should Know:
- In the first quarter of 2025, U.S. digital health funding reached $3.0B across 122 deals with the average deal size rising from $15.5M in Q4 2024 to $24.4M in Q1 2025, according to the latest report from Rock Health. The Rock Health report reveals the funding landscape in Q1 2025 continued to exhibit a "David and Goliath" scenario, with early-stage startups dominating deal count and larger companies or startups backed by major funders leading in significant
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Digital Health Adoption Trends by Each Generation: From Gen Z to Boomers
What You Should Know:
- Digital health is rapidly moving into the mainstream, from Super Bowl commercials to new features in popular consumer products. A recent survey reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care in the past year, although this represents a slight decrease (5 percentage points) compared to 2023. Wearable devices and connected devices are also increasingly common, with 53% of consumers owning at least one, and 54% using them to track health metrics
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Digital Health Funding Decline in 2024: Rise of the Mega Funds
What You Should Know:
The digital health landscape in 2024 was marked by a surge in early-stage investments alongside significant moves by established healthcare giants, according to Rock Health's annual end of the year funding report.
- The Rock Health report states the "David and Goliath" phenomenon has created a complex ecosystem where both small startups and large players are vying for a share of the innovation pie.
A Year of Contrasts
While venture funding in U.S.
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Digital Health Trends to Watch in 2025: Rock Health’s Innovation Maturity Curve
What You Should Know:
- Rock Health, a a digital health seed fund that supports and invests in early-stage companies announced the launch of its Innovation Maturity Curve.
- The Rock Health Innovation Maturity Curve provides a framework for assessing the progress of emerging technologies and predicting their future trajectory.
The Innovation Maturity Curve
Rock Health's Innovation Maturity Curve tracks digital health trends based on three key factors:
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Digital Health Funding in Q3 2024: Strategic Acquisitions and “Tapestry Weaving” Drive Market Evolution
What You Should Know:
- The digital health sector maintained its "small but mighty" trajectory in Q3 2024, characterized by disciplined investments and strategic activities, according to Rock Health’s Q3 Digital Health Funding report.
- While deal counts decreased compared to previous quarters, average investment sizes remained steady, indicating a shift towards more focused funding. This trend, coupled with strategic acquisitions and a focus on enhanced
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The Consumer Voice in Weight Care: Rock Health Survey Series Reveals Preferences and Challenges
What You Should Know:
- The obesity epidemic continues to be a major public health concern, with projections suggesting half of all Americans will struggle with weight issues by 2025. While discussions about weight management solutions often focus on healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, a new survey series sheds light on the experiences and preferences of consumers directly engaged in weight care.
- The 2024 Rock Health Weight Care Experience Survey Series aimed to
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Digital Health Funding Surges TO $5.7B in Early 2024 Despite Market Jitters, Rock Health Reports
What You Should Know:
- The digital health industry is showing signs of strength despite recent economic uncertainties, according to Rock Health’s latest H1 report.
- U.S. digital health startups raised a significant amount in the first half of 2024 ($5.7B), with the potential to exceed full-year totals from 2019 and 2023. This growth is fueled by strong Series A activity, with a median deal size of $15M, indicating larger investments for early-stage companies.
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Q1 2024 Digital Health Funding: A Reset & Refocus on Outcomes
What You Should Know:
- Q1 2024 Digital health funding in the U.S. reached $2.7B across 133 deals, with an average deal size of $20.6M, according to Rock Health’s Q1 2024 Digital Health Funding Report.
- The report reveals the digital health funding landscape has undergone a significant shift in Q1 2024, marking a transition from a period of rapid growth to a more measured environment focused on long-term sustainability. This signals a shift towards smaller check sizes, indicating a more
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The New Era of Virtual Care: Why Convenience Isn’t Enough Anymore
What You Should Know:
- The COVID-19 pandemic propelled virtual care from a niche service to a mainstream necessity. However, as we move into a new era, consumer preferences surrounding virtual care are evolving, according to data from Rock Health's 2023 Consumer Adoption of Digital Health Survey.
- The survey reveals that virtual care adoption has plateaued at a high level, with 76% of respondents having ever used it. However, a quarter of respondents still prefer in-person care, citing
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Digital Health Funding Plunges in 2023, Setting Stage for 2024 Reckoning
What You Should Know:
- The year 2023 saw a stark shift in the digital health funding landscape, according to Rock Health’s annual year-end digital health funding report. Gone were the days of exuberant funding rounds and endless optimism.
- Instead, we witnessed a contraction, with venture capital drying up and startups scrambling to stay afloat. But amidst the turbulence, there were also signs of resilience, innovation, and a necessary course correction.
2023: A Year of Transition and
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