Able Partners

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We’re thrilled to announce that Zócalo Health has secured additional capital to enhance our rapidly growing Medicaid strategy. We are grateful to have the support Acumen America, Ganas Ventures, and several new and existing investors. Our team is doing incredible work across California, addressing the needs of some of the most complex members in MediCal. With this new funding, we are expanding our teams of Promotoras de Salud, Community Outreach Specialists, and Therapists. Additionally, we are actively seeking key leadership roles in Product, Community Outreach, Growth, and Strategic Partnerships. If you or someone you know is passionate about serving the Latinx community and building healthcare pa’ la gente, please reach out. ¡Vamos! (Thanks for your support: Able Partners, ANIMO Ventures, Kapor Center, VamosVentures, Growing Well Partners, Nikhil Krishnan, Foster Foundation, Sorensen Institute)

Have you seen our latest newsletter? We discuss portfolio updates what's on our minds including questioning higher ed, the childless generation, and access to care in rural populations. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eTaeWJUZ

Congratulations to Function Health on their $53M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz! We are excited to continue to partner with Jonathan Swerdlin, Mark Hyman, MD, Pranitha Patil and team to deliver personalized, convenient and actionable health insights that will improve outcomes and raise the bar for our standard of care.

Climate change is coming for our chocolate supply. Adverse weather patterns have sent cocoa prices skyrocketing. Our latest blog highlights our strategic investment in a lab-grown chocolate company, pioneering a sustainable future for the confectionery industry. 🍫🌱

It's exciting to see New York City offering innovative solutions to our young residents and younger generations take their mental health care seriously https://lnkd.in/gx-TpXEy #newyorkcity #youthmentalhealth

Skin cancers are the most common cancer across the U.S. and the world. Our co-founder, Amanda Eilian, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2010 after doctors initially dismissed her concerns. At Able Partners, we invest in health and wellness companies that put the consumer first. As an investor and entrepreneur, Amanda began investing in health and wellness companies that encourage people to be proactive about their health. Soon after her diagnosis, Amanda joined the board of the Melanoma Research Alliance. She hopes her experience inspires others to advocate for themselves and prioritize their health. https://lnkd.in/eF6qC9Sh #HealthAndWellness #CancerAwareness #Melanoma #ProactiveHealth #InvestingInHealth

Almost 30% of Americans now say college isn't worth it. But what are they doing instead? 12% of young people aged 18-24 are neither in work nor school. We're thinking about creative alternatives to a traditional four-year degree that allow people to support themselves and unlock their full potential. If you have any companies you think we should know about, drop them below ⬇ #college #education https://lnkd.in/e7CCnAgy

Changing demographics indicate a tidal wave of change coming to healthcare and caregiving. Americans 65 and older will make up more than 20% of the population by 2030. At the same time, Americans are having fewer children than ever. Globally, many women are opting out of childbearing as men and women grow increasingly isolated from each other, according to the FP. This will leave fewer young people caring for a record number of aging seniors. According to Axios, "the U.S. is also woefully underprepared for the burden that aging seniors are expected to place on the health care system — particularly in terms of workforce demands — and support systems, whether formal or informal." What do you think these changing demographics mean for the caregiving economy? #caregiving #caregivingeconomy #eldercare https://lnkd.in/eNz_6Td5

New research shows that Gen Z and Millennials comprise 80% of all gym-goers and more than half of Gen Zers are taking vitamins or supplements at least once a week. Those stats are some of the reasons we're energized by our recent investments in ZBiotics and Grüns. As this generation dominates the gym, companies will need to create seamless experiences across physical spaces, content including virtual workouts and fitness guidance, and products to meet them at every step of their fitness journey. https://lnkd.in/emYe6tGA