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Samphire Neuroscience Raises $2.3M in Pre-seed Funding for Novel Neurotechnology Wearable Targeting PMS & Menstrual Pain

Samphire Neuroscience, a medtech startup, has announced a successful $2.3 million pre-seed funding round for its pioneering neurotechnology wearable, Nettle. Designed to manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual pain, Nettle represents a significant step forward in at-home neurostimulation treatment. With over 90% of women affected by menstrual pain and PMS at some point, the demand for such solutions is evident. The funding…

Elektra Health Adds $3.3M in Seed Funding to Grow Its Platform for Evidence-based Menopause Care

Elektra Health, a digital health company focusing on menopause care, has announced a $3.3M funding round led by UPMC Enterprises, the innovation and venture capital arm of UPMC. The round, which saw participation from Wavemaker 360 and prior investors Flare Capital Partners and Seven Seven Six Fund, aims to bridge the menopause care gap through a comprehensive care model. The new funding…

UK-based Juniper Raises £1.5M to Launch Novel Reproductive Healthcare Insurance

Juniper, a London-based company, has secured £1.5 million in pre-seed funding to launch a novel reproductive healthcare insurance offering for employees. The funding round, led by Insurtech Gateway with contributions from 2100 Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, and Heartfelt, as well as several angel investors, is aimed at establishing Juniper’s presence in the insurance market, with a focus on supporting employees’ reproductive health needs.…

Singapore-based Women’s Health Platform Ease Healthcare Launches Metabolic Health and Weight Loss Offering

Elevate, the latest digital health platform launched by Ease Healthcare, a leading women’s health ecosystem in Asia, aims to address metabolic health and weight management issues specifically tailored for women. The platform integrates various elements including modern medical practices, expert guidance, community support, and digital tools to provide women with effective solutions for sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health. “Elevate is…

Oula Secures $28M in Series B Funding for U.S. Wide Expansion of Modern Maternity Care Services

Oula, a pioneering maternity care clinic that blends midwifery with obstetrics, has successfully raised $28 million in a Series B financing round. This round was co-led by Revolution Ventures and Maverick Ventures, with contributions from GV and prior investors such as the Female Founders Fund, 8VC, Alumni Ventures, and Great Oaks. With this funding, Oula has amassed nearly $50 million to fuel…

FHI 360 Initiates Phase I Clinical Trial for Biodegradable Contraceptive Implant

FHI 360 has commenced a pivotal Phase I clinical trial in the Dominican Republic for Casea S, a novel biodegradable contraceptive implant, marking the first trial of its kind in over two decades. Aimed at offering a long-term contraception solution, Casea S is engineered to release the synthetic hormone etonogestrel, commonly used in other contraceptive implants, to prevent pregnancy for a duration…

New Technique Detects Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers in Urine

Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have introduced a novel method for detecting ovarian cancer by identifying specific biomarkers in urine samples. This development could lead to more accurate early diagnoses of the disease. The study, guided by Joseph Reiner, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics at VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, utilized gold nanoparticles and nanopore sensing…

Badger Notes: Hull University Teaching Hospitals Launch Digital Maternity Records App

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has recently introduced BadgetNet and the accompanying app, Badger Notes to improve access to maternity records for pregnant individuals at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. This digital platform transitions from paper-based records to an electronic patient record system, allowing users to view their maternity care record and modify their birthing preferences through a web portal or…