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Ben Franklin invests $400K in two local startups
Stacy Wescoe//January 10, 2022//
Listen to this articleBen Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has just announced its latest round of funding and said it is investing $400,000 to support two startup companies in the region.
Vessel Health Inc., of Bethlehem, will receive $200,000 to continue to develop its in-home wellness tracker that measures key chemistries from the user’s urine and then provides recommendations to users on how to improve their health.
According to the company, by using the results of a test strip, the Vessel Health mobile app provides results for 10 chemistry tests that measure vitamin and mineral levels, and ketones and pH levels. The app makes recommendations to users to improve results and also provides wellness coaching as part of its subscription-based service.
The company said the demand for in-home diagnostics is growing rapidly because of the pandemic and other factors.
Grovara LLC, of Philadelphia, which recently launched in the Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem, will receive to continue to expand its web-based marketplace platform that connects “Made in the USA” natural foods, beverages and other health and wellness retail brands with international wholesalers and retailers.
Grovara said it strives to provide end-to-end foreign market distribution and international brand management solutions, lowering the barriers for entry for smaller U.S.-based manufacturers to engage in global trade.
