Naturally Slim Secures Investment from The Riverside Company to Expand Digital Health Solutions for Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention

Recently, VCBeat (WeChat Official Account: vcbeat) learned that Naturally Slim has secured investment from Riverside. The company aims to improve the health and quality of life for millions of Americans by expanding the application of its health management solutions.

Naturally Slim is a leading provider of digital behavioral counseling solutions, specializing in the reversal of metabolic syndrome (MetS), diabetes prevention, and weight management. The company has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals acquire the skills necessary for weight loss and maintain their reduced weight over the long term.

With Naturally Slim’s health management program, users do not need to create their own dietary plans; instead, experienced professionals at medical institutions design and manage these plans for them. Adhering to the most effective clinical weight-loss methods, the company has successfully helped over 50% of patients with metabolic syndrome improve their condition, while 55% of users have reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Over the past 15 years, Naturally Slim has leveraged the latest clinical knowledge and behavioral science to help users combat obesity and reduce risk factors for metabolic syndrome, which can lead to serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and various forms of cancer. Investment from The Riverside Company has enabled Naturally Slim to expand the reach of its treatment programs, thereby generating a positive impact on health in the United States on a larger scale.

Marcia Upson, founder of Naturally Slim, stated, “We are delighted to partner with The Riverside Company to elevate Naturally Slim to new heights. Over the past 30 years, Riverside has accumulated extensive experience in investment and business operations, and we believe that both parties will become perfect partners in the future.”

Riverside partner Steven Burns said, “Naturally Slim boasts strong research outcomes, an experienced management team, and significant market growth potential. We are delighted to partner with Naturally Slim. Through continued investment in the company, users will enjoy an enhanced experience that helps them improve their health.”

Tim, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Naturally Slim, stated, “Over the past five years, we have achieved remarkable results, impacting the health of hundreds of thousands of people across the United States. This investment affirms our innovative approach, and with Riverside’s support, we can help more individuals combat obesity and related chronic diseases.”

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on investing in growth companies with values of up to $400 million. Since its inception in 1998, the company has made more than 600 investments. Its international private equity and structured capital portfolio comprises more than 90 companies.

(Compiled by Song Chenchen)