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Source: Morningstar
Morningstar highlighted Wicked Technologies’ selection to MedTech Innovator’s highly competitive 2026 Accelerator Cohort and inaugural MTI Index, recognizing the company among the world’s most promising medtech startups.
Source: IBJ
The Indianapolis Business Journal’s The Deal newsletter highlighted Boomerang Ventures’ pre-seed investment in EarSmartAI, including the company’s AI-powered technology designed to help families assess potential ear infections from home.
Source: Inside INdiana Business
Inside INdiana Business featured EarSmartAI’s connected pediatric care platform and Boomerang Ventures’ investment supporting the company’s AI-driven approach to at-home ear infection diagnostics.
Source: Business Insider
Business Insider featured EarSmartAI and Boomerang Ventures’ investment announcement, highlighting the company’s AI-powered approach to pediatric ear infection diagnostics and connected care innovation.
Source: AP News
AP News covered EarSmartAI’s launch and Boomerang Ventures’ investment in the AI-powered pediatric diagnostic platform focused on transforming at-home ear infection assessment and connected pediatric care.
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.
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.
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.
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