MDisrupt, established in 2020, has emerged as a vital service in the healthtech industry, creating a platform where healthtech and life science companies can connect with specialized healthcare expertise on demand. To facilitate further growth, the company has now raised $3M in seed funding from The Venture Collective, Capita3, 3plus VC, Geek Ventures, and Mindshift Capital, among others. The new funds will…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, is a globally recognized initiative aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer in women worldwide. During this month, numerous activities and campaigns are usually organized to promote early detection and screening. Pink ribbons, a symbol of breast cancer awareness, are prominently displayed, while landmarks are often illuminated in pink to draw…
Femtech Insider is four years old today. Time, as it does, has flown by, transforming moments into milestones and plans into profound impact. Four years of Femtech Insider offers a moment to pause and ponder. A moment to look back, evaluate our path, our approach, and most importantly our impact. Have we navigated the landscape of women’s health innovation effectively? Are we…
Yes.. It is indeed that time of the year again… YC Demo Day is around the corner and as always we made time to look through the hundreds of startups who just graduated from Y Combinator (Batch S22) to share our picks of companies, who we believe can truly make an impact in the world of healthcare innovation. Curious who made our…
Athena Alliance, a professional development community focused on preparing women for executive and board roles, has announced an additional $2M in seed funding, bringing its total funding to $2.5M within its first 2.5 years of operation. Athena Alliance provides a range of services including on-demand learning, one-on-one executive coaching, and both virtual and in-person networking opportunities. The funding round was led by…
Mira is a San Francisco-based company that provides healthcare products for more personal, accurate, and reliable home healthcare. Quanovate was founded in late 2015 by a group of scientists, engineers, OBGYN doctors, and business execs to solve the problem of the unavailability of advanced home health testing. The company’s mission is to make home healthcare more personalized and reliable, while empowering people…
Maven Clinic, a leader in virtual women’s and family healthcare, and March for Moms, an advocacy-driven non-profit organization, have announced the 2023-2024 MPact for Families Fellows Village of Healing and Breath of My Heart Birthplace. These fellowships mark a commitment to advancing maternal health care, specifically focusing on holistic care models that cater to the needs of Black and Indigenous women. Maven…
The Peterson Center on Healthcare has introduced the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI), a non-profit venture aimed at assessing emerging healthcare technologies. With an initial $50M commitment, PHTI will conduct evidence-based evaluations of digital health solutions’ clinical benefits, economic impact, and considerations like equity, privacy, and security. Digital health technologies hold the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery, improve patient experiences, and lower…
