Women’s health startups are setting ambitious goals these days, and celebrities and their star power are increasingly part of the journey. Recently, I spoke with a founder of a U.S.-based femtech company who is in the midst of a Series B fundraising round. When asked about their plans for the funding, the founder mentioned their intent to onboard a celebrity advocate—a growing trend in the sector.…
Image: NYSE Last week, I had the privilege of attending the NYSE Women’s Health Summit, where hundreds of humans and trillions of dollars in investment capital dedicated to advancing women’s health came together to explore what’s next in and for the sector. While more details about the event will soon be available in a write-up on our website, I couldn’t wait to share some key insights…
Following last week’s Inner Circle Webinar on maternal health innovation, today it’s time for a follow-up and closer look at this critical field in our weekly brief. If you missed last week’s session: Don’t you worry, we’ll also share access to the recording with you.Let’s jump right in and delve deeper into this important topic. 👇 Maternal health is a key component in shaping the health of…
Last week, we finally got together for this year’s “Femtech Trends & Opportunities” webinar. A big thank you to everyone who joined us live. If you missed it, don’t fret: Today’s newsletter will catch you up on everything you need to know about women’s health innovation in 2024 and we’ll also share the recording to make sure you’re in the loop as you start into the…
Wow wow wow. We really started the year with a bit of a bang 💥 in women’s health last week: In a somewhat historic advancement for women’s health, Qvin’s received FDA approval of the Q-Pad, an innovative menstrual blood-based health monitoring pad. Qvin’s FDA approval last week was more then just a news story, it’s really a narrative shift, positioning menstrual blood at the very center…
With both CES and the JP Morgan conference on the horizon, there’s bound to be plenty to discuss. But before we dive into conference week, let’s delve into a topic that dominated week one of 2024: Eli Lilly’s recent venture, LillyDirect. In today’s Inner Circle brief, we’ll dissect Lilly’s foray into the DTC domain, its significance, and potential impacts on women’s health…
Femtech Insider Founder Kathrin Folkendt. Image: Christina Spörer This year has been a whirlwind for us at Femtech Insider. It’s been filled with its fair share of challenges, but equally, it has been a year of significant growth. I’ll be honest: These experiences have stretched me, both as a founder and as a person, in ways I couldn’t have imagined and I am somewhat…
Two weeks ago during our Inner Circle webinar I talked about how the most impactful innovation always happens at the intersection of different ecosystems showcasing what that looks like for beauty and women’s health. During that webinar I also casually mentioned two of my favorite media companies covering the beauty industry: Beauty Independent and Beauty Matter. I love to follow their content, as it challenges me to think how the beauty…
