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Forbes
22-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Superpower Raises $30M To Launch World's First Health Super-App
Superpower's founding team. Superpower, the company empowering members to take control of their health, today announces the launch of the world's first health super-app—beginning with the most comprehensive biomarker testing service on the market to deliver proactive, preventative, and personalized healthcare to everyone. The company is also announcing a $30M Series A funding round led by Forerunner, with participation from Day One Ventures, Susa Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, Family Fund, Opal Ventures, Valia Ventures, Visible Ventures, Winklevoss Capital, and notable celebrity backers including Vanessa Hudgens, Steve Aoki, Logan Paul, and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Most people know more about the menu at their local coffee shop than what's happening in their own bodies. We track 10,000 steps and heart rates on a watch, but most of us lack access to the deeper health data that truly matters. Comprehensive health testing that reveals what's really happening inside your body has historically remained locked behind physician gatekeepers, six-figure concierge price tags, and reports written in medical jargon that are difficult to understand without specialist knowledge. And even when you do get testing, those critical insights end up scattered across different patient portals, each with their own forgotten password. Superpower eliminates these barriers entirely, giving its members the tools to take control of their health and identify potential concerns before they develop into serious conditions. Founded in 2023 by Jacob Peters, Max Marchione, and Kevin Unkrich following their own deeply personal health journeys, Superpower has already attracted 150,000+ people to its waitlist. Superpower's founders discovered the hard way that critical health data wasn't reaching the people who needed it most. Jacob Peters nearly lost his life after spending $2 million navigating misdiagnosed conditions that specialists missed. Max Marchione endured decades of health struggles misdiagnosed by 20 different doctors. Co-founder and CTO Kevin Unkrich lost his best friend to a brain tumor in his teens— just 2 days before he was scheduled for an MRI. These aren't isolated cases: 40% of Americans suffer from preventable conditions that could be addressed earlier with the right information. Superpower exists to deliver that data. For $499/year, Superpower's super-app offers biannual lab testing that analyzes over 100 blood biomarkers across 21 categories–10x more comprehensive than a standard physical. Superpower then centralizes any past medical records, fitness trackers and genetics – connecting this data with all of the world's health knowledge to create personalized protocols based on your unique biology. Members also get text access to a real concierge physician team, and 24/7 AI-enhanced guidance that evolves as you do–all from your phone. Tests take just 10 minutes, twice a year, completed either at home or at one of 2,000+ partner labs nationwide. The result? Health is no longer a mystery—it becomes a clear, actionable roadmap. 'Everyone deserves to understand what's happening in their body without a medical degree," said Jacob Peters, Superpower's Co-founder and CEO. "Our platform puts comprehensive blood testing and easy-to-understand health insights directly into people's hands–where this information belongs. The days of being in the dark about your health and dealing with confusing lab result printouts are over." 'The US health system currently leaves most people visiting primary care doctors on a reactive basis after a problem arises, not before", said Marchione. 'We built Superpower to transform how you interact with your health, and are on a mission to rescue 100 million people from the limits of traditional reactive care.' Superpower is the first to combine extensive testing, clinical-grade diagnostics, functional medicine protocols, and always-on AI health guidance into a single app, offering: Behind the platform is a team of experts in integrative medicine, cardiology, oncology, and longevity science, combining clinical rigor with AI innovation. 'In my time investing, one of the largest secular trends we've seen is consumer willingness to spend on their health and wellness. Today, health is no longer just clinical, it's aspirational,' said Kirsten Green, Founding Partner at Forerunner. 'The delta between what people know about their bodies and what they could know is massive. Superpower's opportunity is to close this gap, empowering people with true personal agency via proactive insights and action.' 'Our goal is to build the world's most intelligent health optimization system–where your data isn't just tracked, it's understood and acted on instantly,' said Dr. Anant Vinjamoori, Harvard MD and Chief Longevity Officer at Superpower. 'We're building a future where healthcare transforms how people live, not just how long.' As the healthcare landscape shifts from reactive to proactive care, Superpower is poised to lead a new era of personalized health. By putting clinical-grade diagnostics, real-time insights, and concierge-level support in the hands of everyday people, the company is redefining what it means to be truly informed and empowered. Superpower isn't just building an app—it's building the future of healthcare.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Franklin Police Department honors 7-year-old boy for helping save his aunt's life
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Franklin Police Department has honored a 7-year-old boy who helped save his aunt's life. Jacob Peters was given the department's Citizen Commendation Certificate for helping his aunt when she had a seizure. After she hit her head on a hardwood floor, Peters grabbed her phone and dialed 911. Peters, a first-grader, said Liberty Elementary School had taught him how to use the emergency call button to get help. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS | Spring Hill Historical Society reformed after 21-year hiatus 'What Jacob did was nothing short of heroic,' Franklin Police Chief Deb Faulkner said. 'In a moment of crisis, he stayed calm, acted quickly, and likely saved his aunt's life. We are incredibly proud to honor him, and he is likely the youngest person to ever receive this award.' 'Somebody had to hit the emergency sign at the bottom and then the screen turned entirely white, and it showed all the numbers and then I hit the 9-1-1,' Peters told News 2. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More Peters also told News 2 that he felt special when he received his award and said his parents were thankful for his brave actions. He said it's important for all kids to know the names and phone numbers of trusted adults in case of emergency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
