Investment

OurRitual Secures $5.2M in Seed Funding to Expand Digital Relationship Therapy Platform

OurRitual, a platform focused on enhancing the relationships of everyday couples through professional experts and digital tools, has announced the successful completion of a $5.2 million seed funding round. This new investment is expected to fuel the development of new products and drive further adoption of the platform. The funding round was led by Venrex, a prominent global consumer fund, with participation…

Malysia-based Maternal Health Startup Motherhood Care+ Secures Seed Funding to Drive International Expansion

Motherhood Care+, a femtech based in Malaysia, has successfully completed a seed funding round led by Care Ventures Group, a fund specializing in healthcare, wellness, medical, and AI technologies. The funding, finalized in December 2023 & announced earlier this month, marks a significant step for the female-led and female-founded company. Founded in May 2023 by Tan Yew Aik and Goh Shze Yinn,…

3Daughters Secures $4.7M in Seed Round to Advance Innovative IUD Development

3Daughters, a clinical development company dedicated to advancing women’s healthcare, has announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed seed financing round, raising $4.7 million. This round saw participation from existing investors including Thairm Bio, Argosy Foundation, Wexford Science and Technology, UMass Amherst, and new undisclosed investors. Mary Beth Cicero, CEO of 3Daughters, commented: “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response from both…

Novocuff Secures $26M in Series A Funding to Advance Preterm Birth Prevention Technology

Novocuff, a medical device company focused on improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $26 million Series A funding round. The round was led by AXA IM Alts, through its Global Healthcare Private Equity Strategy, with a $14 million investment. Significant participation also came from Laerdal Million Lives Fund, along with continued support from existing and new…

Seven Starling Raises $10.9M in Series A Funding to Expand Access to Specialized Women’s Behavioral Health Services

Seven Starling, a virtual provider of women’s behavioral health services, has announced the successful closing of its $10.9 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed investment round was led by RH Capital, with participation from existing investors Pear VC, Expa, Magnify Ventures, Emerson Collective, and Inflect Health, as well as new investors including Zeal Capital Partners, Ulu Ventures, Fiore Ventures, the March…

Malaica Secures $1M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Maternal Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

Malaica, a maternal health startup active in Sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully closed a $1M pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Markus Gemuend, former Managing Director of Roche Africa, with participation from Silicon Valley-based Kapor Capital, known for their substantial experience in the maternal health space. Malaica’s approach to maternal health combines personalized care, hybrid models, simplicity, advanced technology, and community…

JOGO Health Secures $5.5M in Funding, Leveraging Brain’s Natural Neuroplasticity to Treat Chronic Pain and Incontinence

JOGO Health, a medtech company focused on the treatment of chronic pain and neuromuscular disorders, has closed over $5.5 million in a funding round led by Hourglass Ventures. Due to high demand from investors, JOGO Health is now extending the opportunity to the public through a Regulation CF community investment round on Wefunder. This allows retail investors to participate alongside established firms…

Mental Health Startup Meela Raises €2.6M in Seed Funding for Its Patient-Therapist Matching Platform

Meela, a mental health startup based in Gothenburg, Sweden, recently secured €2.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Dutch venture capital firm Peak, with participation from The Inner Foundation, Unconventional Ventures, and Calm/Storm Ventures. Founded by licensed psychologist Tiffany Boswell with an initial focus on women’s health, Meela aims to improve the match between patients and therapists, prioritizing personal…