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, 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 (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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Femtech Insider Founder Kathrin Folkendt. Image: Christina Spörer This year has been a whirlwind for us at Femtech Insider. It’s been filled with its fair share of challenges, but equally, it has been a year of significant growth. I’ll be honest: These experiences have stretched me, both as a founder and as a person, in ways I couldn’t have imagined and I am somewhat…