Investment

Axena Health Adds Over $9M in Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Adoption of Leva, Its Solution for Female Incontinence

Axena Health, a medical device company dedicated to advancing female pelvic health, has successfully raised an additional $9.4 million in its Series A fundraising round. This latest tranche of funding saw participation from Cross-Border Impact Ventures (CBIV) alongside existing investors such as AXA IM Alts through its Global Healthcare Private Equity Strategy, KOFA Healthcare, and Avestria Ventures. As part of the investment,…

Melinda French Gates Pledges $1 Billion to Empower Women Worldwide

In a bold move to further women’s rights and equality, Melinda French Gates has announced an additional $1 billion commitment through 2026 to advance women’s power worldwide. This initiative marks the first step in the next chapter of her philanthropic efforts. With significant setbacks in women’s rights and social progress both in the United States and globally, Gates emphasizes the urgency of…

Rhea Launches Global Reproductive Health Services Company and Acquires Embryonics; Adds Funding from Thiel Capital

Rhea, a global reproductive health services company, has officially launched, aiming to improve fertility journeys for modern families. The launch coincides with a follow-on funding round led by Thiel Capital, aimed at expanding Rhea’s global footprint and service offerings. Rhea is creating an end-to-end reproductive health ecosystem, connecting prospective families across Asia, North America, and Europe. The company’s services are centered around…

What’s New in Femtech This Week? (May 30, 2024)

Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on all things femtech and women’s health innovation. This is an excerpt from the latest edition. If you’d like to subscribe, you can do so at the bottom of this page. Highlights Natural Cycles secures $55M Series C funding to accelerator growth ahead of possible IPO. Gameto secures $33M in Series B funding to advance novel IVF treatments. Male reproductive…

Male Reproductive Health Startup Posterity Health Raises $6M to Fund Expansion and Technology Acceleration

Posterity Health, the “center of excellence for male reproductive health”, announced the closing of a $6M round of financing led by FCA Venture Partners and supported by Distributed Ventures and WVV. The incremental funding will be used to accelerate the development of the Posterity Health Male Management Platform (MMP), launch new services, and expand the executive team. Posterity Health’s goal is to…

Natural Cycles Secures $55 Million Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth Ahead of Possible IPO

Natural Cycles, a women’s health company known for developing the world’s first birth control app, has announced the successful closure of its $55 million Series C financing round. The round was led by Lauxera Capital Partners, with additional participation from Point72 Private Investments and a revolving debt facility provided by J.P. Morgan. Natural Cycles, co-founded in 2013 by Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl…

Gameto Secures $33M in Series B Funding to Advance Novel In Vitro Fertilization Treatments

Gameto, a biotech firm dedicated to women’s health, has announced the successful closure of a $33 million Series B financing round. This round, which exceeded initial targets, was led by Two Sigma Ventures and RA Capital, with participation from existing investors such as Insight Partners, Future Ventures, and BOLD Capital Partners. New investors include Olivia Walton’s Ingeborg Investments, Stacey Bendet Eisner, and…