Canadian life sciences company PacBio has announced the launch of the HiFi Solves Sub-fertility Consortium, a collaboration between five leading medical centers across the Asia-Pacific region. The consortium, spearheaded by KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) in Singapore, aims to utilize PacBio HiFi long-read sequencing technology to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of subfertility and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The initiative is…
In a VC landscape increasingly attuned to impact, a new trend is emerging: funds focusing on the trifecta of finance, health, and sustainability. Emmeline Ventures is one of the funds pioneering in this space. Co-founded by Naseem Sayani, La Keisha Landrum Pierre, and Azin Radsan van Alebeek in 2019, the women-led fund stands out today with its focus on female founders and…
Bloomlife, a leader in maternal health technology, has successfully raised $12.2 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step forward in its mission to advance maternal healthcare. The funding round was led by Kapor Capital and European investor Noshaq and included follow-on investments from existing backers such as RH Capital, 15th Rock Ventures, The Grove Foundation, Stardust Equity, and…
In the ever-evolving landscape of women’s healthcare, a new player has recently emerged with a unique approach to addressing the longstanding gaps in care. Radiant Health Partners, founded by Stanford MBA graduates Sasha Pines and Emily Powers, is setting out to redefine the standard of care for women, particularly those navigating the complexities of menopause. Both Pines and Powers bring personal motivations…
Hello Inside, a startup focused on improving metabolic health for women through continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, has secured €1.65 million in seed funding. This funding round was led by Verge Fund, a healthtech venture capital firm, with additional support from DocMorris, Germany’s leading online pharmacy, and Kapa Ventures. Existing investors include Lea-Sophie Cramer (Amorelie), Martin Murray (Waterdrop), Eric Demuth (Bitpanda), as…
A detailed map of the human endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, has recently been released, offering new insights into the cellular processes that occur throughout the menstrual cycle. This research, which covers multiple phases of the cycle, has potential implications for understanding and treating conditions like endometriosis. The study, published in Nature Genetics, is part of the Human Cell Atlas…
Annabella has announced the launch of its FDA-cleared double breast pump, designed to further elevate the breastfeeding experience. Following the launch of its single pump, which introduced a novel approach to breast milk expression, the double pump now promises to deliver even greater efficiency and comfort for mothers. Clinical studies indicate that Annabella’s pumps allow mothers to express 50% more milk on…
The BioInnovation Institute (BII) in Copenhagen, Denmark, has recently welcomed twelve new companies into its Venture Lab acceleration program, which supports startups poised to make significant contributions to human and planetary health. Among these new entrants, Prenaital and OvartiX are notable for their focus on advancing women’s health. Prenaital is transforming prenatal care by utilizing AI to improve ultrasound diagnostics, making high-quality…
