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🙌 OXIWEAR NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT - 4 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!🙌 OxiWear has been nominated for Best Wearable Technology at the MedTech World #MedTechMalta awards! Voting closes on the 4th of November ❗ , so please show your support for OxiWear NOW by voting at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dyx5dWF5 Appreciate your support! . . #oxiwear #oxygen #bloodoxygen #fdacleared #medtechmalta #healthtech #wearabletech . . Halcyon American Heart Association Georgetown CCT Georgetown University Georgetown Entrepreneurship MassMEDIC LEAD TiE DC TiE Boston TiE Women Gaingels Endless Frontier Labs Shavini Fernando Jamie Wood Samier Mansur George Beckstein

Latest in the world of #SportsTech 🚀 PART 2 💰 The Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB) invested an undisclosed amount in RIMBARLAT. 💰 Golfer Brooks Koepka, joined by Harry Kane and Brayden Schenn among others, invested in Locker Room- a newly launched athlete investment fund from LEAD. 💰 Quiet Golf successfully closed a seed investment round of an undisclosed amount, led by Old Tom Capital. 🤝 The Forest Road Company acquired the ERT Formula E Team for an undisclosed amount and rebranded it to Kiro Race Co. 🤝 Sony Music Entertainment acquired a pair of fan engagement-focused apps called Songwhip and FanSifter. 🤝 Velocity Capital Management announced a strategic partnership with the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation which has committed $200 million as an anchor investment in the fund. 💪🏽 Women’s sport in the UK is set for a massive boost as the Government announced a scheme to drive investment in elite clubs and leagues across the country, as part of a new pledge to make the UK the world’s top destination for women’s sport investment. 🎮 The Malaysian government announced a substantial investment into the country’s esports ecosystem, allocating RM20m ($4.65 million) to the development of the industry. ⚾ Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is apparently open to selling the franchise and has engaged in active discussions with a group of prospective buyers that included former All-Star pitcher David Stewart. 🏈 PE billionaire Tom Gores agreed to pay $750 million to buy 27% of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers.

Public Investment Fund (PIF) is positioning Saudi Arabia as a hub of global sports. From eSports to diverse sports assets, how will these developments change the playing field and rewrite the rules of the game? See more on FII Institute TV! #FII8 https://bit.ly/FII8tvD2

💸 Investing in the Future of Sports Tech with LEAD VC 🚀 🎙In lead up to the SportsTech VC Report out early November, we’re kicking off the most awaited investments series. On the first episode, the SportsTech Allstars presents: Thomas H. Rudy, Chief Investment Officer at LEAD. In this episode, Rohn speaks with Thomas Rudy about the evolution of LEAD's investment strategies in the sports tech ecosystem. They discuss the various funds under LEAD, including their focus on health tech and sports innovation, as well as the importance of partnerships with sports organisations. Thomas highlights successful investments like OxyWear and Mustard, and shares insights on current trends in the market, including the merging of sports and health, the future of virtual reality, and the growing significance of women's sports. The conversation concludes with Thomas sharing his excitement for LEAD's future growth and upcoming initiatives. Takeaways -LEAD has evolved from an accelerator to a holistic venture corporation. -The focus is on investments from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. -LEAD operates multiple funds, including the Lake Nona Fund and the Advantage Fund -The merging of sports and health is a key trend in the industry. -Virtual reality faces challenges, while augmented reality is gaining traction. -Youth sports and women's sports are emerging markets for investment. Tune in on the SportsTech AllStars Podcast on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts to watch the full episode: 🎧: https://lnkd.in/dRW5mScT 🎦: https://lnkd.in/dWkiacA5 #sportstech #sportsbusiness #sportstechnology #sportsinnovation

🚨 Big News: bitewell x Kroger We've teamed up with Kroger Health to bring bitewell's FoodHealth Score to millions of shoppers across the country, and I couldn't be prouder. The collaboration, announced this week by James Kirby, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA and I at HLTH USA, is the beginning of something that I believe will change the next 100 years of food and nutrition. Live & available now, when you're shopping on Kroger.com or walking the aisles with the Kroger app, you'll see a FoodHealth Score on the products you’re considering. What’s even more exciting is how Kroger’s OptUp Nutrition Program takes it a step further—giving shoppers insights into their FoodHealth Score over time and helping them make more informed choices toward healthier habits. Gone are the days of standing in front of the protein bar aisle for 25 minutes, overwhelmed by labels and nutrition facts. With the FoodHealth Score, you’ll have the clarity to pick the best option for you—quickly and confidently. This partnership is a major milestone for me and the bitewell team. We started in the B2B space, partnering with healthcare payers to use the FoodHealth Score for food-as-medicine programs, impacting smaller populations. But our vision has always been bigger: Bring the FoodHealth Score to everyone—right at the moment they need it most—in the store. This is just the beginning. Our vision is for the FoodHealth Score to become the industry standard, helping to raise the bar on nutrition transparency and measure nutrition security at scale across the nation. Stay tuned for more exciting developments (very) soon! 🚀