Telus Ventures backs Canadian employee health benefits platform

TORONTO – Telus’ strategic investment arm, Telus Ventures, has added Canadian startup League, a digital employee health benefits platform, to its portfolio alongside other companies innovating in virtual care, mental health, personal health records, wellness, and patient engagement.League Inc.’s suite of apps are designed to reduce the total operating costs for companies delivering benefits programs, while simplifying the process for administrators and increasing engagement with employees to improve health outcomes. The apps include a digital wallet that employers can customize for their specific needs; chat-based, always-on health navigation; behaviour-based health rewards; and a marketplace where members can access exclusive deals on...