SimX, a virtual reality (VR) medical simulation platform, has been awarded a $1.25 million Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The grant will fund the development of a VR medical simulation training curriculum focused on women’s health, addressing pressing challenges within the DAF. The San Jose-based company will collaborate…
The gender health research gap remains a pressing issue in healthcare, as highlighted in a recent Femtech Insider webinar featuring Priyanka Jain of Evvy, investor and board member Jessica Federer, and Geet Khosla of Proem. Their discussion, led by Femtech Insider’s Kathrin Folkendt, revealed not only the depth of the problem but also a range of potential solutions spanning technology, policy, and…
RH Capital, a pioneer in women’s health investing, is taking a significant step forward in its evolution. The team behind the fund – Elizabeth Bailey, Stasia Obremskey, and Alice Zheng – has announced the launch of Foreground Capital, a new venture firm dedicated to advancing women’s health innovation. This move builds on five years of experience and success at RH Capital, which…
In discussions about women’s health, access to clean water is a fundamental yet often overlooked factor. While cutting-edge femtech innovations capture headlines, the basic necessity of clean water remains a critical challenge for millions of women worldwide. In a recent interview Michelle Riewer, Director of Programs and Operations at charity:water, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing clean and safe drinking water to…
Midi Health, a fast-growing virtual care clinic for women aged 35 and above, has announced the closing of a $63M Series B funding round. Among the new investors is an impressive group of women leaders across various industries, including Amy Schumer, Connie Britton, Brandi Chastain, Meena Harris, Sheryl Sandberg, Tekedra Mawakana, and Tory Burch. This $5M Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) was formed…
Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab (MSIVL), an accelerator dedicated to fostering technology and tech-enabled startups, recently welcomed its 10th cohort, which includes three UK-based women’s health startups: Juniver, Ovum, and HANX. These companies are working to address critical gaps in women’s healthcare, ranging from disordered eating and fertility to sexual and intimate wellness. The Inclusive Ventures Lab was created to promote financial…
Canadian life sciences company PacBio has announced the launch of the HiFi Solves Sub-fertility Consortium, a collaboration between five leading medical centers across the Asia-Pacific region. The consortium, spearheaded by KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) in Singapore, aims to utilize PacBio HiFi long-read sequencing technology to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of subfertility and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The initiative is…
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…
