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The Femtech Word of the Year: Momentum

Last week, we finally got together for this year’s “Femtech Trends & Opportunities” webinar. A big thank you to everyone who joined us live. If you missed it, don’t fret: Today’s newsletter will catch you up on everything you need to know about women’s health innovation in 2024 and we’ll also share the recording to make sure you’re in the loop as you start into the…

Vyld Secures Seven-Figure Funding for Seaweed-based Women’s Health Products Using Novel Financing Model

Vyld, a Berlin-based profit-for-purpose company, has successfully completed a significant seed funding round, securing a seven-figure sum to advance its mission of developing sustainable, ocean-friendly products. The funding round, backed by a blend of government funds, the EU, and a cohort of angel investors and venture funds, reflects a growing interest in sustainable innovations in the women’s health sector. Founded by Ines…

Compass Diversified Partners with The Honey Pot Company in $380M Deal to Expand Feminine Care Offerings

Compass Diversified (CODI), known for its portfolio of leading middle-market businesses, has entered into a partnership with The Honey Pot Company, a brand specializing in “better-for-you” feminine care products. The agreement, which carries an enterprise value of $380 million, aims to reinforce The Honey Pot Company’s commitment to providing comprehensive and holistic feminine care systems. Originating from a personal need for healthier…

New Nature Study by Flo Health Reveals How Acute Stress Affects Women’s Pain Perception Amidst Russia-Ukraine War

In a study published by Nature Portfolio Journal: Mental Health Research, Flo Health has illuminated the effects of acute stress on pain perception among women during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This research, marking the first real-world examination of ‘stress-induced analgesia’ (SIA), offers critical insights into the relationship between heightened stress and reduced pain sensitivity. For this study Flo, a women’s health app…

Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect: Implications for Direct-to-Consumer Women’s Health Startups

With both CES and the JP Morgan conference on the horizon, there’s bound to be plenty to discuss. But before we dive into conference week, let’s delve into a topic that dominated week one of 2024: Eli Lilly’s recent venture, LillyDirect. In today’s Inner Circle brief, we’ll dissect Lilly’s foray into the DTC domain, its significance, and potential impacts on women’s health…

Kindbody’s Growth Ambitions Spotlight Tension Between Venture Capital and Patient Care

In a recent somewhat buzzworthy Bloomberg report, fertility scale-up Kindbody, a trailblazer and well-known unicorn in the femtech world, has come under scrutiny for allegedly nudging its doctors to ramp up egg retrievals — all in the pursuit of beefier profitability margins and the alluring prospect of an IPO. While Kindbody’s growth tactics are currently center stage, it’s crucial to see this…

Introducing Femtech Bot: The New AI Companion on Your Femtech Journey

As we navigate towards the end of the transformative year 2023 was in so many ways, it’s clear that AI is not just a buzzword but a game-changer across many industries including media. At Femtech Insider, we’re ever so curious when it comes to innovation and of course we do the best to keep up and evolve our platform to best serve…