What is Lively?
Founded in 2012 and based in San Diego, California, Lively Inc. operates as a comprehensive home health platform. The company specializes in providing seniors with essential communication and safety devices, including dedicated cell phones, medical alert systems, and mobile medical alert solutions. Lively aims to empower seniors to live independently and safely by integrating technology with their daily lives, addressing critical needs in the growing elder care market.
How much funding has Lively raised?
Lively has raised a total of $75.3M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$36.6M
Series B
$38M
Private Equity
$704K
Series A (2007): $36.6M with participation from CRV, Steelpoint Capital Partners, and Nauta Capital
Series B (2008): $38M led by Steelpoint Capital Partners, Court Square Ventures, Nauta Capital, CRV, and Sumitomo Bank Venture Fund
Private Equity (2012): $704K, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Lively
CRV
CRV is a prominent venture capital firm known for investing in early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including healthcare and consumer tech.
Steelpoint Capital Partners
Steelpoint Capital Partners is an investment firm that typically engages in private equity and venture capital activities, focusing on companies with strong growth potential.
Court Square Ventures
Court Square Ventures is an investment firm that provides capital for growth-stage companies, often in technology and business services sectors.
What's next for Lively?
The recent major strategic investment signals a pivotal growth phase for Lively. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of its product offerings, enhance its market reach, and potentially expand its service portfolio to meet the evolving demands of the senior care sector. The company's focus on combining communication and health monitoring technologies positions it for continued innovation and leadership in the home health technology space.
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