Eli Lilly Backs Oura, Neko Raises $700M, Wellness Becomes Default
About this episode
This episode covers the latest health and wellness news, including Eli Lilly's investment in Oura and Neko Health's funding round.
July 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Eli Lilly makes equity investment in Oura, deepening ties as 100,000+ members log GLP-1 use and wearables become the engagement layer between visits Neko Health closes $700M round ahead of US launch, betting vertically integrated scans can move healthcare upstream with 75% of members prepaying PwC report finds over half of consumers prioritize a longer healthy life and 80% use a wellness app, as health becomes embedded in daily routines Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram →…
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Host: Joe Vennare
Topics covered
- health news
- wellness
- investment
- healthcare
- technology
- consumer behavior
Keywords
- Eli Lilly
- Oura
- Neko Health
- healthcare investment
- wellness apps
- consumer health
Sponsors
AIIR
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Organizations: Eli Lilly, Oura, Neko Health, PwC
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