Jessie Yount
Startups Reporter
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Recent Stories
Evolus’ Jeuveau To Stay in US Market
AESTHETICS: $35M settlement with Allergan
Evolus Inc. has a smile back on its face after reaching a settlement agreement with Allergan Aesthetics, which will allow the relative newcomer to the aesthetics market to sell its wrinkle-smoothening product, Jeuveau, in the U.S.
STARTUPS & INNOVATIONS
Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Orange County’s largest publicly traded company, recently spun off Aliso Viejo-based healthcare software company Egnite Health.
Masimo Brings Patient Monitoring App to Businesses
Automation, Wearables Fuel Record Year of 2020 Sales
Irvine-based medical device maker Masimo Corp. (Nasdaq: MASI) has expanded a web and mobile app developed to help hospitals monitor COVID-19 patients at home to universities, production studios and other businesses.
Axonics Acquires Bulkamid Maker Contura
Deal valued up to $200 million plus additional milestone payments
Midday Stock Roundup
Indexes fell in midday trading as tech stocks continued their declines
Venture Capitalists Investing in AI, Health, Wellness
VCs Reduce Local Investments to $97M
Venture capital firms with offices in Orange County decreased their local investments last year by about 11%.
STARTUPS & INNOVATIONS
PatientFi LLC this month announced a co-marketing partnership with fellow Irvine-based Allergan Aesthetics to provide financing options for patients interested in Natrelle breast implants.
CareTrust REIT Beats Goals in Challenging 2020
New President and GC; Skilled Nursing Recovery
As several major healthcare real estate investment trusts withdrew 2020 guidance last spring, CareTrust REIT Inc. stuck to its prediction of net income of approximately 76 to 78 cents per share.
Evolus’ Jeuveau to Remain on U.S. Market
Shares surged 79% after reaching settlement agreement
Midday Stock Roundup
Indexes fell in midday trading after jobless claims data disappointed
