Back to News Page
Source: Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance highlighted EarSmartAI’s expansion into AI-powered pediatric diagnostics following Boomerang Ventures’ pre-seed investment and the appointment of MedTech executive Mark Terrill as CEO and Co-Founder.
Boomerang Ventures announced a $250,000 pre-seed investment in EarSmartAI, a portfolio company developing an AI-powered connected care platform focused on transforming pediatric ear infection management through real-time, at-home diagnostic support. The company also named veteran MedTech entrepreneur Mark Terrill as CEO and Co-Founder to lead its next phase of regulatory advancement, commercialization, and growth.
Source: Digital News Asia
Boomerang Ventures Founder & Managing Partner Oscar Moralez featured in Digital News Asia’s coverage of Cradle Fund’s Japan market access programme, anchored around SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. Moralez participated in a global healthcare investment panel alongside investors and innovation leaders from Southeast Asia, Japan and the United States, discussing investment trends, innovation priorities and cross-border opportunities in healthcare.
Source: Silicon Prairie News
Impower Health was recognized in Silicon Prairie News’ Q1 2026 Nebraska venture capital update as part of the growing momentum surrounding medtech and healthtech innovation across the Midwest. The feature highlights continued investor interest in healthcare technology startups and Nebraska’s expanding role in advancing connected health innovation.
Alli Truttmann, Founder & CEO of Wicked Technologies, shares how personal experience inspired a smarter, more dignified approach to incontinence care—and why focus is her company’s greatest advantage.
Jennifer Holmes, CEO of PrecisionCare AI, shares how data-driven innovation is transforming musculoskeletal therapy—bringing measurable precision, real-time insights, and improved outcomes to rehabilitation.
A conversation with Arden Sorge on how Boomerang Ventures helps healthcare founders translate innovation into compelling investment opportunities through storytelling, strategy, and strong capital relationships.
10 leaders across the Boomerang Ventures portfolio are building companies that are redefining connected health. From digital therapeutics and musculoskeletal care to AI-driven metabolic monitoring and respiratory wellness, these innovators are tackling some of healthcare’s most complex challenges while developing scalable, data-driven solutions. This introductory feature highlights the leaders behind these companies and sets the stage for an upcoming series of individual Q&A profiles exploring their vision, leadership, and impact.
Source: Silicon Prairie News
Silicon Prairie News reports that Omaha-based Impower Health has raised $500,000 in venture funding and appointed healthtech executive Trent McCracken as CEO. Originating from University of Nebraska at Omaha research, the company’s patented technology transforms treadmills into diagnostic tools capable of tracking gait metrics to support rehabilitation, performance, and preventive mobility care.
Source: UNeMed
UNeMed highlights Impower Health, a University of Nebraska at Omaha spinout, securing pre-seed investment led by Boomerang Ventures and appointing Trent McCracken as CEO. Built on breakthrough biomechanics research, the company’s self-pacing treadmill technology enables safer rehabilitation and clinical-grade gait tracking to support mobility health and prevent decline.
Back to News Page
