The Nursing Beat, a leading daily digital newsletter designed for nurses by nurses, announced the first closing of an equity funding round. This funding highlights the growing recognition of nurses as crucial influencers in healthcare and validates The Nursing Beat’s approach to delivering targeted, relevant information to healthcare professionals.
Headed by two former ER nurses, Tamara AL-Yassin and Hannah W. Berns, The Nursing Beat rapidly became an essential resource and the daily pulse for healthcare professionals across its email newsletter, social media community, and bespoke events. This funding round, supported by investors including Nurse Capital and Cherrystone Angel Group, will drive The Nursing Beat’s mission to keep nurses informed, engaged, and empowered in their careers.
This funding also marks a continued partnership with connectRN, a platform that empowers nurses and nursing professionals to take control of their careers.
This new funding will enable The Nursing Beat to:
— Enhance its content offerings and expand into new media formats
— Invest in advanced technology to deliver more personalized news experiences
— Expand its team of healthcare experts and content contributors
— Develop new features to foster community engagement and networking among nurses
— Explore partnerships to provide additional value-added services to its audience
KEY QUOTES:
“This investment is a testament to the critical role nurses play in shaping the future of healthcare. We’re growing more than a media platform. We’re nurturing a community that amplifies the collective voice of nurses and drives positive change in healthcare delivery. And we are thrilled to welcome Nurse Capital into our investor community.”
– Tamara AL-Yassin, CEO of The Nursing Beat
“The Nursing Beat exemplifies the kind of nurse-led innovation we’re passionate about supporting. By providing crucial, timely information to nurses, they’re empowering individual professionals and driving systemic improvements in healthcare. This aligns perfectly with our mission to disrupt the nursing care ecosystem positively.”
– Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, Co-Founder and General Partner of Nurse Capital
“Our continued backing of The Nursing Beat reflects our unwavering belief in the power of informed, connected nurses. This platform is reshaping how nurses perceive their role in the healthcare ecosystem. We’re proud to support a venture that is elevating the nursing profession.”
– Ted Jeanloz, CEO of connectRN
