weight loss
The company will scale its weight loss offerings ahead of generic GLP-1s coming to the Canadian market in 2026.
The latest round brings the company's total funding to more than $50 million.
The company will use the funds to move into the female health space and increase screening and preventive care.
Dr Ben Ng, chief medical advisor of ORA Group, explains how a hybrid model ensures the highest quality of care delivery.
The company says the layoffs occurred due to the need to focus its workforce on critical areas of the business.
The expansion includes prescribing capabilities and entry into the direct-to-consumer market.
The partnership aims to make it easier for women to get a more holistic approach to weight management and access to low-cost nutrition support.
Zumba's fitness instructors will be trained in Noom's psychology and human coaching methodologies and be behavioral change coaches on Noom.
The startup said it plans to use funds to expand its reach in the U.S. and globally, add nutrition-recommendation capabilities and support research partnerships.
This comes roughly two years after Ro inked a deal with Plenity creator Gelesis.