Wellness & Fitness Startups

HacoGym (ハコジム) operates private, single-room gyms that are accessible 24 hours a day, letting members train alone in a private space. It offers personal training and runs 34 locations across cities in Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.

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HEADLIGHT INC. operates hair salons, eyelash salons, and total beauty salons, and runs a stylist training facility. The Japanese company works in the beauty and hair care industry.

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Medirom operates a chain of relaxation and wellness facilities in Japan, offering massage and beauty salon services through brands including RELAX and ZACC.

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Yukashikado provides personalized nutrition testing and customized supplement products tailored to individual nutritional needs. The company serves consumers seeking personalized nutrition through mail-in testing kits, mobile apps, and bespoke supplement products.

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Emimen is a Japanese service that helps families select senior care homes and supports improving quality in the senior care home industry, offering consultations and referrals at no cost. It addresses challenges of Japan's aging society by guiding families through decisions such as "family meetings" before choosing a care facility.

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Jiichuan (Jumpcan) is a Chinese pharmaceutical and health company that develops and manufactures clinical medicines and everyday health products, including oral care solutions. It serves patients and general consumers seeking accessible treatment and daily wellness products.

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MPG makes performance gummies that deliver fast-digesting carbohydrates and electrolytes to fuel athletes during mid-session slumps in practice or competition. The products are third-party tested and positioned as a clean, convenient energy format for athletes.

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21 Golf Club is an invitation-only private golf club offering two golf courses along with a clubhouse, fitness and wellness facilities, a performance center, and member cottages and estate homesites. It is located in the South Carolina Sand Hills near Aiken, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia.

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A-GAME Beverages produces a hydration drink formulated with natural sea salt for electrolytes, eight essential vitamins, and no artificial dyes or sweeteners, aimed at athletes and general consumers for active lifestyles. The brand markets functional hydration beverages and partners with sports organizations such as TNA Wrestling and Invicta FC.

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Regional Health Properties, Inc. owns, operates, and invests in healthcare real estate and operating businesses centered on long-term care, senior housing, and pharmacy services.

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Aesthetics Biomedical develops and distributes novel aesthetic devices and products for the global market, serving physicians and aesthetic practitioners with innovation-focused solutions and combination therapies.

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Coscien Bio develops natural-based active ingredients derived from oats — including oat beta glucan, oat avenanthramides, and oat oil — for use in skincare, health, and wellness applications. Its ingredients are supplied to consumer brands and developed for cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical products.

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Affective Software, Inc. builds software using the Gottmans' relationship research combined with AI and machine learning to deliver couples' assessment methods and intervention exercises on smartphones, tablets, and computers. In February 2023 it acquired The Gottman Institute, and the combined company operates as Gottman Inc., serving couples and therapists.

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Ageless Innovation designs play-based products, including robotic Joy For All Companion Pets that respond to voice and touch, aimed at improving well-being and reducing loneliness for older adults. The company also targets healthcare administrators, providers, and care facilities seeking to improve quality-of-life metrics for patients and residents.

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Agilix provides virtual medical nutrition therapy, connecting patients with registered dietitians for personalized care plans delivered by phone. It supports people managing complex conditions such as cancer, survivorship, pregnancy, menopause, and PCOS, and works with patients, caregivers, providers, and health plans.

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Airrosti is a healthcare group that provides musculoskeletal care for muscle and joint pain, combining hands-on manual soft tissue therapy with personalized at-home rehabilitation delivered by chiropractors and physical therapists. It operates in-person clinics in Texas, Virginia, Ohio, and Washington, and offers virtual care nationwide across the U.S.

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Akos offers virtual healthcare through telemedicine, providing 24/7 access to care with same-day virtual appointments and dedicated primary care providers. It also serves employers with wellness and reward programs aimed at improving employee health.

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Alaris provides check-in and member management integration technology for health clubs, connecting with leading member management systems to support front-desk operations. It serves fitness facilities, with over 600 health clubs using its products.

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American Treatment Network provides integrated addiction treatment combining behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder care, and physical health care to help patients recover from opioid and alcohol addiction. The provider uses a whole-person, evidence-based approach delivered by medical doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, and recovery support specialists in Pennsylvania.

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ApolloMed Innovations supplies aesthetic products and devices to physicians and aesthetic practitioners, along with clinical training and hands-on support for advanced procedures. The company aims to help practices meet patient needs while adding new revenue streams.

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Arcadia Communities develops and operates senior living communities offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care for seniors. The privately owned company runs communities in Michigan, Kentucky, Florida, and Tennessee in the United States.

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Arkh makes a smart ring wearable that lets users control devices, smart home systems, and apps through touch gestures and motion, with features including haptic notifications, health and activity tracking, and NFC tap-to-pay. It also offers a companion app and a developer API for building custom integrations with the ring.

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Certified Clinically Clean offers a cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing method and certification program aimed at helping cleaning businesses adopt safer practices that avoid products containing antibiotics and quats.

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Athena Club sells personal care products, including a razor kit and blade refill subscription set designed for sensitive skin and smooth shaving. It offers direct-to-consumer grooming products with recurring delivery options.

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