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…
Marlow, a Canada-based period care brand, has raised additional funding in a round led by Love x Money Ventures, with participation from Dream Ventures and other angel investors. This funding will allow Marlow to grow its footprint the U.S. market, further develop its Amazon channel, and create new products. The company has now raised a total of $1.9 million, including non-dilutive funding…
Sollis Health, a concierge medicine provider offering 24/7 access to ER-level diagnostics and capabilities, has introduced a new Family Membership plan. This plan is designed for families with children under 18 and is available across the United States. The Family Membership provides a year of access to Sollis’ ER-boarded physicians and facilities, either virtually or in medical centers located in New York,…
Flora Fertility, an insurtech company, has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Highline Beta, with co-investments from Cartography Capital, Everywhere Ventures, and angel investors from the insurance, technology, and financial services industries. The company plans to use this investment to launch a private fertility insurance product in the United States and Canada. Flora Fertility aims…
RH Capital, a pioneer in women’s health investing, is taking a significant step forward in its evolution. The team behind the fund – Elizabeth Bailey, Stasia Obremskey, and Alice Zheng – has announced the launch of Foreground Capital, a new venture firm dedicated to advancing women’s health innovation. This move builds on five years of experience and success at RH Capital, which…
Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on all things femtech and women’s health innovation. This is an excerpt from the latest edition. If you’d like to subscribe, you can do so at the bottom of this page. Highlights Hyivy Health secures $2M in seed funding to bring smart pelvic health device to market. Helaina raises $45M Series B; bringing human bioactive proteins to infant nutrition…
Today I thought I’d write about something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Hair loss. And specifically female hair loss. As someone living with PCOS, I sometimes find myself in the shower with a handful of hair. Yes. PCOS-induces hair loss is indeed a thing. And while hair loss is one of the “less critical” symptoms of the chronic hormonal imbalance that impacts…
Perelel, a women’s health company offering stage-specific hormonal and reproductive support, has acquired LOOM, an educational community platform for reproductive health, sexual wellness, and parenting education. This acquisition combines Perelel’s medically-backed approach with LOOM’s community-driven educational platform. Founded in 2020 by Victoria Thain Gioia and Alex Taylor, alongside Medical Co-Founder Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, Perelel offers targeted nutrition for different stages of a…
Thrivelab, a provider of hormone health services, has launched a new virtual menopause care service aimed at providing support for women across the United States. This initiative addresses a gap in women’s health care, targeting women between ages 35 and 70 who experience symptoms of hormone imbalance. Thrivelab offers personalized, hormone therapy solutions for women navigating menopause. The company provides Bioidentical Hormone…
