The financing round was led by Beringea with participation from new and existing investors.
"Our goal as Second Nature is to solve obesity. We need to rise above the confusing health misinformation to provide clarity about what’s really important: changing habits. Our new brand and investment will help us realise that,"
The seed round was led by Parkwalk Advisors and includes backing from Amadeus Capital Partners, Crista Galli, RCA, and Oxbridge Angels to fund the market launch of the CUE1 device.
"We are excited to continue our work on the device and we look forward to the outcome of our proposed clinical trials."
Caple has provided an unsecured eight-year loan to support the healthtech company's domestic and international growth.
"Many successful businesses are growing by developing intangible assets such as intellectual property or services. However, while banks can lend against the tangible assets in a business, they can only do so up to the value of those physical assets available as collateral. After that, they cannot help."
The funding round was led by Praetura Ventures with participation from BMJ and angel investors.
"Those best placed to solve the challenges facing our healthcare system are the people who have worked on the frontline. Jing and I both struggled to maintain a healthy work-life balance as junior doctors, and we watched countless colleagues step away from full-time practice and into the world of locum agencies as a result of the daily pressures faced by medics. We felt there must be a better way of doing things; one where the NHS could staff wards safely and affordably, and where healthcare workers could find the right working balance for them, without the need for an expensive middleman. That’s why we created Patchwork."
The investment was provided by Sam Patel of Day Lewis to support the expansion of the digital redbook application.
"We are delighted to be supporting Team Nurturey. As parents ourselves, we really connect with the digital redbook concept to make parents’ lives easier and to improve health outcomes for children. We’re thrilled to be part of Nurturey’s journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact Nurturey will have on the lives of children."