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Report: A Decade in Review – Funding to the Female Founders (Crunchbase)

Crunchbase has recently published the new report “A Decade in Review – Funding to the Female Founders”. Women received a record amount of U.S. startup venture capital in 2019, according to recent figures. But while female founders securing 2.8 percent of total startup investment in the United States may be lauded as a historic achievement, it’s not something we should be complacent about.  A…

Zaya Launches in New York: “Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, We See an Adoption Rate, that Exceeds Our Expectations.”

While the COVID-19 crisis surely brings uncertainty for many, some businesses are suddenly seeing somewhat unexpected demand. Zaya, a startup connecting expecting parents in New York, where the company recently launched, to a team of doulas and midwives, is one of them. We spoke to Zaya founder Leoni Runge about maternal care and cultural differences, her experience launching during the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Opportunity: HITLAB’s Women’s Health Tech Spring Challenge

Working on an innovative project or company in the women’s health space? Then we have great news for you! HITLAB is now accepting applications for the Women’s Health Tech Spring Challenge and is looking for startups, entrepreneurs and innovators, who are advancing women’s health and are ready to become the next big disruptor in the global healthcare market. Think you have what…

Report: Q1 2020 Digital Health Market Insights (Rock Health)

Rock Health have released their Q1 Digital Health Market Insights. While digital health saw a funding record in Q1 ($3.1B), investors and companies brace for COVID-19 impact. Overview: Digital health venture funding had its strongest start ever in 2020, with a prodigious $3.1B invested across Q1. In February the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US, sending an immediate shock through public markets. The…

Report: Digital Health in Corona Times (R2G)

R2G has just released a new report outlining how digital health can support the management of the Coronavirus pandemic. The company is currently screening and evaluating best practice digital health solutions globally, supporting the Corona crisis management. This white paper provides the first categorization of digital health solutions along the patient journey. What to expect from this report: The COVID-19 virus is…