Hello Inside, a startup dedicated to enhancing metabolic health for women using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, has successfully raised €1.65 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by Verge Fund, a venture capital firm specializing in healthtech, with additional backing from DocMorris, Germany’s top online pharmacy, and Kapa Ventures. The round also saw contributions from existing investors such as Lea-Sophie Cramer (Amorelie), Martin Murray (Waterdrop), Eric Demuth (Bitpanda), along with 10xFounders, Simon Capital, and Miele Ventures.
Scarlett Chen, the lead investor from Verge Fund, said, “We see enormous potential in Hello Inside, not only in terms of market opportunity but also in the positive impact it can have on women’s health worldwide. The highly disciplined and performance-driven team has created one of the most engaging digital health apps globally. The unique combination of cutting-edge technology and the focus on women’s specific health needs aligns perfectly with our mission at Verge HealthTech Fund.”
Hello Inside’s platform merges third-party continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with advanced AI technology to deliver in-depth insights into women’s metabolic health. By capturing and analyzing data on diet, physical activity, stress levels, and sleep patterns, the platform empowers users to make well-informed health decisions. It integrates seamlessly with other health services like the Oura Ring and Apple Health, providing a holistic approach to health monitoring and behavior modification.
The platform has demonstrated impressive early outcomes, with users engaging with the app more than 10 times daily on average and achieving an 80% success rate in meeting weight goals within the first 30 days. With new funding, Hello Inside aims to validate its engagement model further through clinical research and to broaden its scope to include business-to-business services.
Mario Aichlseder, CEO of Hello Inside,said, “Attention is the key to behavior change and positive health impact. By pairing this with the power of AI and the knowledge of our medical experts, we can offer women a profound understanding of their metabolic health. Our technology is not just about tracking data, but about providing actionable insights that lead to meaningful changes in health and wellness.”