Consumer markets
Longevity startup Biopeak has secured US$2.7m in a follow-on round led by NKSquared, the investment vehicle of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. This is Kamath's second investment in the company after he put US$1.43m into the health optimisation startup in August 2024. Founded in 2025 by Rishi Pardal and Shiva Subramanian, Biopeak operates India’s first specialised [...]
As people live longer, the conversation around ageing is shifting. It’s no longer just about adding years, but about staying healthy, functional and independent for as long as possible. In that context, oral health is gaining long-overdue attention. Growing evidence links dental health to heart disease, cognitive decline and chronic inflammation, placing dentistry firmly within [...]
A research team has conducted a clinical trial to determine whether low-dose, intermittent rapamycin could safely improve healthspan in older adults. The findings suggest rapamycin may offer measurable benefits for physical function and overall well being, reinforcing its potential as a safe intervention to support healthy ageing. Ageing remains the leading cause of chronic conditions [...]
