Consumer Health

Superlativa Secures Seed Funding to Scale Women’s Stress Management Supplements

Superlativa, a Spain-based wellness company developing plant-based supplements for women’s stress management, has secured seed funding led by Iris Ventures. The investment amount was undisclosed. The company specializes in natural, drug-free supplements designed to regulate cortisol levels and manage stress in women. Their products leverage ingredients traditionally used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, including ashwagandha, schisandra, and bacopa, all carefully selected for…

Intimate Health Brand INTIMINA Launches Hormone-Supporting Supplements

INTIMINA, the Swedish women’s intimate health brand, has announced the launch of its first two supplements, Balance and Clear. These new products are designed to help women maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, aligning with INTIMINA’s mission to provide medically informed products and knowledge for women at every stage of life. Jo Travers, INTIMINA’s medical expert, dietitian, and nutritionist, comments: “B vitamins…

New Clinical Data Showcases Efficacy of Seed Health’s VS-01 Vaginal Synbiotic in Optimizing Vaginal Microbiome

Seed Health, a company working in microbiome science, has unveiled promising clinical data on their flagship product, VS-01 Vaginal Synbiotic. The findings will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (IDSOG). This study is the first to demonstrate that a multi-strain vaginal synbiotic can successfully establish a protective and optimal vaginal microbiome, dominated…

Forum Brands Acquires EVER Skincare, Expanding Health & Wellness Offerings for Women 30 and Up

Forum Brands, a holding company of consumer brands aimed at serving families, has announced the acquisition of EVER, a leading provider of clean skincare solutions, from Stella & Dot Brands. EVER is known for its patented LSR10 technology, offering luxurious and clinically proven skincare essentials that address hormonal changes experienced during the 30s, perimenopause, and beyond. Jessica Herrin, CEO and Founder of…

Uber Health Introduces Uber Caregiver to Support and Empower Caregivers

Uber Health has recently introduced Uber Caregiver, a new solution designed to support caregivers and their loved ones. Starting this summer, care-receivers will be able to add caregivers to their Uber profile, enabling them to request and monitor rides and deliveries, and utilize eligible health benefits for payments. This solution aims to enhance the caregiving experience by maximizing ancillary healthcare benefits and…

Baby Food Brand Amara Secures $20M in Series B Funding

Amara, an organic baby food brand, recently announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed $20 million Series B funding round. The minority financing was led by HumanCo Investments, with participation from Melitas Venture Capital and Touch Capital, among others. Founded by Jessica Sturzenegger, Amara has garnered attention for its proprietary methods in creating shelf-stable baby food. The company plans to utilize the…

Spain-based Domma Secures €950K in Funding to Advance Menopause Support and Care

Spain-based Domma, a startup dedicated to the research, treatment, and support of menopause, has successfully raised €950K in funding, a combination of capital increase and debt. This round, led by Secways, also saw participation from existing investor Antai Ventures, several business angels with sector expertise and ENISA. Founded in Barcelona by Cristina Martínez and Mireia Roca, Domma plans to allocate the new…

Unfabled Secures $1.6M to Grow and Evolve Its Women’s Health Focused Consumer Platform

Unfabled, a marketplace startup dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing, has secured $1.6 million in funding, raising its total funding to $2 million. The investment aims to fuel the growth of Unfabled’s consumer platform, data science capabilities, and B2B channel. The B2B aspect of Unfabled, a market intelligence platform, delivers crucial insights into consumer behavior, helping healthcare businesses in advancing women’s health.…