NK:IO, a startup working on natural killer (NK) cell biology applied to the development of exceptionally potent, off-the-shelf cell therapies targeting solid tumours, has raised an additional £1.2M in funding to advance its work. This brings total equity financing to £3.2M and will enable the company to reach key milestones in progressing its differentiated NK cell therapy candidates into development. The £3.2M…
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…
In a move that highlights the growing need for comprehensive breastfeeding support, especially for working mothers, pumpspotting has announced a $2.2M Series Seed II funding round. Led by Sincere Corporation and Maine Venture Fund, the investment round also saw participation from Unum Business Ventures and Maine Technology Institute. Pumpspotting offers a tech-enabled program that aids companies in establishing inclusive, feeding-friendly cultures. It…
San Francisco-based startup Miri has announced the closing of an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, securing $1.2M. This financial milestone, led by Sassafras Investments, will help accelerate the development and public launch of Miri’s AI health and wellness platform. Founded in 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Miri uses advanced Generative AI technology to provide users with 24/7 access to some of…
Jude is the UK-based bladder care company, catering to people in mid-life who desire an active and independent lifestyle. The company offers online and on-the-phone assessments, tailored medical essentials, and holistic treatment plans that include supplements, kegel exercise plans, and bladder retraining programs. The startup has now raised a $4.24M seed round led by Eka VC, Joyance, Samos VC, and with grant…
Israel-based Nevia Bio has raised $3.1M in seed funding to accelerate its mission to revolutionize the early detection of diseases affecting women. The startup, which has rebranded from its former name Gina Life, specializes in developing machine learning algorithms capable of identifying early indicators of women’s health issues, such as ovarian cancer. The latest funding round saw participation from MindUP Digital Health…
Delphinus Medical Technologies, a pioneer in dense breast medical imaging, has secured $12M in growth capital from Trinity Capital. The funding will accelerate the adoption of their SoftVue 3D Whole Breast Tomography System, which enhances early breast cancer detection. The SoftVue system gained FDA approval in 2021 as an adjunct to digital mammography for screening asymptomatic women with dense breast tissue. Addressing…
Addressing a gap in comprehensive virtual healthcare for women, Visana Health announced today that it has raised $10.1M in a seed funding round. The round, oversubscribed and co-led by Flare Capital Partners and Frist Cressey Ventures, also saw participation from InHealth Ventures, Oxeon Partners, Pixel Perfect Ventures, Venture Investors, among others. Visana’s investors and the organizations they represent comprise over 30 of…
