Health based social network developer raises $11 million | Funding Roundup

Alliance Health Networks, a developer of condition-specific social networks, announced that it raised $11 million from investors.

The company said it will use the funds to expand its platforms, including its mobile platform for consumers seeking health-related social networking.

The New York City-based company owns a portfolio of distinct social networking sites that serve 750,000 registered members across 37 health conditions.

The sites include Diabetic Connect, Back Pain Connect and Arthritis Connect.

Alliance Health’s sites enable patients and caregivers to form relationships, engage in conversations, share treatments and comment on services and products, according to the release.

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