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US nutrition startup Berry Street merges with India's Healthify as GLP-1 trend rises; co-CEOs to lead combined entity

U.S. nutrition startup Berry Street has merged with India's Healthify to capitalize on the rising trend of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, with co-founders Noah Kotlove and Tushar Vashisht serving as co-CEOs. The deal's financial details remain undisclosed.

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U.S. nutrition startup Berry Street has merged with India's Healthify to leverage the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The merger aims to enhance their offerings in the U.S. and Indian markets, with co-founders Noah Kotlove and Tushar Vashisht as co-CEOs.12345678

The companies did not disclose financial details, but Healthify has raised over $150 million in funding and claims to have served more than 45 million customers. Healthify's mission is to provide a dietitian in every pocket, utilizing AI for impactful health outcomes. Vashisht stated, “Berry Street gives us the clinical backbone and the coverage infrastructure to deliver that promise to the U.S. market at a scale no one has achieved before.”

Berry Street operates over 2,000 clinics and offers insurance-covered GLP-1 care, while Healthify has expanded its U.S. operations and introduced GLP-1-aided programs in India. The merger is expected to enhance their combined capabilities in nutrition coaching and meal tracking, with Berry Street having served over 200,000 people in collaboration with major platforms like Amazon and Walmart.

This strategic alliance positions both companies to better meet the increasing demand for effective weight loss solutions as the GLP-1 trend continues to rise.

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“The combined company will operate under the Berry Street banner in the U.S. and Healthify elsewhere, with Berry Street's network of over 2,000 clinics and insurance-covered GLP-1 care complementing Healthify's AI coaching. Healthify claims to have served over 45 million customers, while Berry Street has worked with Amazon and Walmart.”
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“U.S. nutrition startup Berry Street said on Monday it has merged with Khosla Ventures-backed Indian startup Healthify to bank on the popular trend of people turning to GLP-1 drugs to lose weight.”
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