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…
Tennis legend Maria Sharapova has joined Cofertility as their newest investor, bringing her influence and financial backing to the startup. Cofertility aims to make egg freezing more accessible and affordable by linking it with egg donation, offering women the opportunity to freeze their eggs for free when they donate half to intended parents who are unable to conceive. Sharapova, who retired from…
BoobyBiome, a biotechnology company focused on infant health, has secured a £1.6 million Biomedical Catalyst grant from Innovate UK. The funding will support the testing and scale-up of BoobyBiome’s Synbiotic, a product developed from breast milk to improve gut health in infants. “We are delighted to receive this substantial grant from Innovate UK,” stated Dr. Lydia Mapstone, CEO and Co-founder of BoobyBiome.…
