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Allara Raises $10M in Series A Funding to Address Care Gap for Women with Chronic Hormonal Conditions

Allara, a virtual care platform serving women of reproductive age with chronic hormonal conditions, has announced a $10M Series A funding round led by GV (Google Ventures). Participants in the funding round include Great Oaks Venture Capital, Humbition, Vanterra, Gaingels, and individual investors such as Tom Lee from One Medical and Maggie Sellers. Additionally, Frédérique Dame, GV’s General Partner, will join Allara’s…

Merging Menstrual Care with AI-enabled Health Monitoring: Tulipon Launches on Indiegogo

In recent years, menstrual care has seen incremental changes in product design and functionality. Gals Bio, an Israeli firm, has taken a distinct approach and is not launching Tulipon, a new menstrual prodcut that has piqued the interest of both consumers and experts. What is Tulipon? Unlike traditional menstrual care products, Tulipon offers a dual benefit. Firstly, it provides menstrual care by…

NYU Langone Health Initiates Digital Intervention to Address US Maternal Mortality Rates with $12.5M NIH Grant

The Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Langone Health has been awarded an NIH grant of $12.5M to initiate a digital intervention focused on the maternal mortality crisis in the United States. Recent statistics depict a concerning trend: the US maternal mortality rate has doubled in the last 20 years. In 2021, the data showed that Black pregnant women faced…

When Brand Safety Undermines Social Progress: The Femtech Paradox

The rise of the digital age has brought with it many benefits. Among them are the near-infinite opportunities for brands to place their ads in front of potential customers. With this abundance, however, comes the challenge of ensuring that these ads appear in ‘brand-safe’ environments and advertising networks have put in place strict criteria and algorithms to ensure that brand messages aren’t…

Partner Features in Reproductive Health Apps: Empowerment or Overexposure?

One of the reasons I love working in femtech, the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and women’s health, is that companies in our space are constantly innovating to cater to the diverse needs of women around the globe. A notable trend that has recently emerged is the inclusion of ‘partner features’ in reproductive health apps. Take, for example, the popular fertility tracking…

NHS Innovation Accelerator Calls for US Maternal and Mental Health Innovations

The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is actively seeking US-based health innovators to participate in its 2024 intake. In the context of women’s health, the spotlight on maternal and mental health solutions addressing health inequalities is noteworthy. Established under the leadership of Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England, the free NIA programme extends its invitation to US innovators aiming…

Unprude: Asia’s New Sex Therapy App Aims to Challenge Cultural Taboos

The landscape of sexual wellness in Asia might see some changes with the introduction of Unprude, a new sex therapy app now available in the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, the U.S., and Canada. In cultures where discussions on sexuality are often seen as taboo and shameful, Unprude provides a platform for women to build a healthier understanding of…

Daye and Lindus Health Launch Clinical Trial to Develop Diagnostic Tampon for At-home STI and HPV Testing

Gynae Health startup Daye and clinical trial company Lindus Health have launched a clinical trial for a Diagnostic Tampon designed to allow women and assigned female at birth (AFAB) individuals to conduct HPV and STI tests in their homes. Supporting Daye’s mission to close the gender health gap, its Diagnostic Tampon has the potential to transform women’s experience when being screened for…