Product is the top priority for pretty much every startup company, no matter what stage they are at. “Build a product users actually want” is common advice. Implementing it, however, can prove to be challenging (as many of you probably know.) Early stage companies sometimes lose direction, and some never ship. At a later stage, product roadmaps tend to get complex, and…
Proov, the creator of a suite of at-home fertility-related hormone tests, has announced today that an equity share of the company has been purchased by GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and author Ashanti and her fiancé, GRAMMY winning, Double Diamond selling, entertainment icon Nelly. This newscomes off of the duo’s pregnancy announcement via Instagram last week, which featured the Proov Check test. Proov…
Midi Health, a virtual healthcare provider for perimenopause and menopause, has successfully raised $60 million in a Series B funding round. This latest injection of capital, led by Emerson Collective, raises the company’s total funding to an impressive $100 million. Additional investors include GV (Google Ventures), who led the previous funding round, along with Memorial Hermann, SemperVirens, Felicis, Icon Ventures, Black Angel…
The femtech landscape in Europe is on a trajectory to achieve a market valuation of $35 billion by 2032, signaling a significant period of growth and development. This promising outlook is highlighted in the latest report from Sie Ventures, which draws on data from more than 540 active femtech companies across Europe. The United Kingdom leads as Europe’s epicenter for women’s health…
In a move set to advance pediatric care accessibility, Summer Health, a digital health company, has announced the successful closure of its Series A funding round, securing an impressive $11.65 million. Spearheaded by new investor 7wire Ventures and backed by returning investor Lux Capital, this funding marks a significant milestone for the company’s mission to provide round-the-clock pediatric support to parents. The…
Healthcare company Included Health has unveiled its latest innovation: the Specialty Care Clinic. This novel clinic model aims to swiftly connect individuals with expert medical opinions, primary care, mental health support, and navigation services, specifically targeting specialty care needs, including menopause-related health concerns. The San Francisco-based company has identified a critical gap in the healthcare landscape concerning specialty care access, particularly for…
Pelvital, has announced the successful closure of an additional $2.32 million in its seed-plus funding round. This brings the total funding raised to $5 million, exceeding the initial target by $500,000. The investment will accelerate the commercialization of Flyte, Pelvital’s FDA-cleared treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and weakened pelvic floor muscles. “Completing this round is an important step in continuing Pelvital’s…
Eating disorder telehealth startup Equip has secured $35 million in new funding, according to a recent securities filing. The funding round, disclosed on April 11, marks a significant milestone for the San Diego-based company as it continues to expand its innovative approach to treating eating disorders. The startup has now raised over $95 million in total. Equip Health didn’t comment and didn’t…
Women’s health education often faces censorship in the US and beyond, hindering access to vital information on conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Frida is now addressing this issue with the launch of Frida Uncensored, a website dedicated to empowering women with uncensored information and guidance for their journey to motherhood. Frida Uncensored offers detailed, uncensored how-to demo videos for products such as…
