Existing investor Hearst backed healthcare services portal Wellthy in a series B round which pushed its overall funding to about $45m.

Wellthy, the US-based operator of a digital illness management platform, received $35m on Monday in a series B round featuring media group Hearst.

The round was led by Rethink Impact, a venture capital fund committed to backing female founders, and included investment firms Polaris Partners and Eldridge.

Wellthy offers a digital caregiving concierge platform with dedicated care coordinators able to manage healthcare for families with complex, chronic and ongoing care needs.

The platform provides a wide range of services, allowing…