Investment

Vini Mini Raises €500K in Seed Funding to Prevent Food Allergies in Children

Amsterdam-based startup Vini Mini has raised €500,000 in seed funding to address the challenge of food allergies in children by introducing allergens to babies early on. The funding round included contributions from APX, Rabobank, Antler, Vrederijk Investments, the Donor Impact Investment Fund, The Angel Initiative, and healthcare entrepreneur & investor Irene Groenink. Vini Mini focuses on developing nutritional products and supplements that…

Bone Health Technologies Raises $5M to Advance Osteopenia Treatment

Bone Health Technologies (BHT) has recently closed a $5 million funding round to enhance care for individuals with low bone density. This round saw contributions from Esplanade Ventures, Berkeley Catalyst Fund, and Terumo Medical, a global leader in medical technology. The funding arrives at a crucial juncture, with BHT nearing the de novo FDA clearance for its Osteoboost vibration wearable. Osteoboost, designed…

Femtech Investment Round-up (February 2024)

At the beginning of each month, we look back and share which companies have announced new funding rounds. Below is October 2023’s round-up. Investments FamilyWell Health secures $4.3M in seed funding to advance maternal mental health care. You’ve found some of our exclusive Inner Circle Content. This article is only available for our Inner Circle Members. To read on: Sign in to…

FamilyWell Health Secures $4.3M Seed Funding to Advance Maternal Mental Health Care

FamilyWell Health, a tech-enabled behavioral health company, has successfully raised $4.3 million in seed funding to address the maternal mental health crisis. This round of funding, led by .406 Ventures, marks the company’s first institutional capital. GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures also participated, supporting FamilyWell’s mission to expand throughout New England and prepare for national growth i the U.S. FamilyWell Health integrates…

Sorella Raises €5M to Establish Its Hybrid Women’s Health Care Model in France

Sorella, a French startup focused on improving women’s health, has secured €5M in funding just one year after opening its first health clinic. The investment round was led by blisce/, with Vorwerk Ventures also participating. blisce/, known for its impact investment approach that combines financial goals with social and environmental responsibility, and Vorwerk Ventures, a Berlin-based venture capital firm with a focus…

FAMS Raises $400K in Pre-Seed Funding to Support Parenting with AI-Assisted App

FAMS, an app designed as a supportive copilot for parents, has successfully raised $400K in its pre-seed funding round. The round was led by SMOK Ventures, a venture capital fund known for investing in Central and Eastern European founders, along with contributions from angel investors such as Andrey Avsievich, Dmitry Smirnov, and Ilya Lesun. The app, crafted by Belarusian expats and mothers…

Carewell Raises $24.7M to Support Family Caregivers with Expanded E-commerce Platform

Female-led Carewell, an e-commerce company dedicated to aiding family caregivers, has announced the completion of a $24.7 million Series B funding round to enhance their online platform dedicated to home health products. The funding was spearheaded by MBF Healthcare partners, accompanied by contributions from existing backers including Sageview Capital and Headline. Additional investors in this round include Primetime Partners, Nextview, Florida Opportunity…

Samphire Neuroscience Raises $2.3M in Pre-seed Funding for Novel Neurotechnology Wearable Targeting PMS & Menstrual Pain

Samphire Neuroscience, a medtech startup, has announced a successful $2.3 million pre-seed funding round for its pioneering neurotechnology wearable, Nettle. Designed to manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual pain, Nettle represents a significant step forward in at-home neurostimulation treatment. With over 90% of women affected by menstrual pain and PMS at some point, the demand for such solutions is evident. The funding…