The Driver: HealthMatch, an Australian startup focusing on matching patients with experimental drugs being studied in clinical trials of new therapies, recently raised $7M in Series C funding. The round was led by Folklore Ventures and joined by existing investor Square Peg Capital (who led their Series B round). HealthMatch will use the funding to increase staffing (following layoffs earlier this year) and to broaden services in the U.S. Key Takeaways: There are over 135,000

The Driver: Plume, a startup whose mission is to serve transgender patients, raised $24 million in a Series B funding. The Series B funding was led by Transformation Capital with additional funding from General Catalyst and Town Hall Ventures. According to the company the funding will be used to expand its services nationwide, make its services more affordable, and move towards accepting insurance. Key Takeaways: 40% of LGBTQ employees remained in the closet at work, while 75

Overview: This week we look at the monetization of healthcare data & in particular, the potential dangers that may arise as more data is generated than ever before and how this data is used. As more patient data is being generated at unprecedented rates and subject to the same consumerization that has changed many industries, it is critical to understand the implications of massive growth without proper regulation and what that means for patients and their privacy. More insig