Seniors

Senior Transport Service Onward Raises $1.5M
Senior Transport Service Onward Raises $1.5M
July 22, 2019  |  Investments

Onward revealed that it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding that will enable it to help seniors get to their destinations safely. The round...

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Umbrella Raises $5M To Connect Seniors With Gig Workers
Umbrella Raises $5M To Connect Seniors With Gig Workers
July 12, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

An app meant to promote community for baby boomers called Umbrella has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Thrive Capital, with participation...

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IBM, Homecare Startup Team On Testing Self-Driving Tech For Seniors
IBM, Homecare Startup Team On Testing Self-Driving Tech For Seniors
May 23, 2019  |  Innovation

IBM and British startup Cera Care are teaming up to test out how lidar laser sensors might be able to help seniors. The six-month pilot...

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Cherry Home CEO: The Future Of Smart Homes And Independent Senior Living
Cherry Home CEO: The Future Of Smart Homes And Independent Senior Living
January 09, 2019  |  Innovation

When talking about advances in home automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-guided systems for consumers, the conversation has a natural tendency to drift toward younger consumers,...

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The Buyers: Senior Citizens, The Forgotten Consumer?
The Buyers: Senior Citizens, The Forgotten Consumer?
July 14, 2017  |  Retail

Shaping the future of retail is not a concept that shoots to the top of the list when the industry thinks of senior citizens. When...

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Today In Data: AARP’s Report On Seniors’ FinTech Contributions
Today In Data: AARP’s Report On Seniors’ FinTech Contributions
April 21, 2017  |  Today In Data

The FinTech industry is set to see a major boom in funds over the next five years from those in the 50+ age range. Through...

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