Digital gut health platform closes another $5.1M
Summary
WHAT THEY DO Vivante’s GIThrive is a digital digestive health program that includes an at-home microbiome testing kit, a breath-based food sensitivity monitor, a 24-7 support line to a gastrointestinal care team and other tools. Compared to other chronic disease programs, Vivante frames its product as a management tool that is more specifically tuned to the needs of individuals who experience discomfort or illness from gastrointestinal issues. The company is headed by CEO and founder Dr. Kimon Angelides, who previously had a founding role in Livongo, and currently has offices in Houston, Nashville, Chicago and Athens, Greece. In the time since, Israeli startup DayTwo raised a $31 million Series B for its digital gut analysis platform for nutrition and glycemic control. Also in the gut wellness space is London-based Bold Health, which launched an app platform in September that looks to tackle irritable bowel syndrome symptoms using cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy exercises and stress management techniques.