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SteelSky Ventures’ Maria Toler: “This infusion of capital into an industry that has remained underfunded will supercharge growth of important innovations in women’s healthcare.”

Most of you will likely be aware of the significant commitment made by the Biden administration toward women’s health research, with First Lady Jill Biden recently announcing a pivotal investment of $100 million during an ARPA-H forum in Cambridge. However, what you may not have known is the active involvement of women’s health-focused VC fund SteelSky Ventures in this groundbreaking initiative. In…

Beta Boom’s New $14.5M Fund Targets Underserved Populations

Beta Boom has recently closed its $14.5 million Fund II, with investments from Ally Bank, Pivotal Ventures (A Melinda French Gates Company), Bank of America, and Atento Capital, among others. This new fund will focus on supporting early-stage startups that address the needs of rapidly growing but underserved populations, particularly in fintech, digital health, and the future of work sectors. The venture…

Cross-Border Impact Ventures Exceeds $90M in Final Close of Inaugural Fund Dedicated to Women’s and Children’s Health

Cross-Border Impact Ventures (CBIV) has recently announced the successful closing of its Women’s and Children’s Health Technology Fund, raising over $90 million in investor commitments. The fund is dedicated to investing in technology companies that address the health needs of women, children, and adolescents, and also aims to enhance the resilience of health systems. Based in North America and Europe, CBIV targets…

Inside FemTech Fund III: How Portfolia Founder Trish Costello Leads the Charge in Women’s Health Investing

Portfolia, a U.S.-based venture capital firm known for its diverse investment portfolio, recently announced the launch of FemTech Fund III, a new investment vehicle focusing on women’s health. This fund, the third of its series, reflects the firm’s dedication to the women’s health and femtech sectors. Founded by Trish Costello in 2014, Portfolia stands out in the venture capital world with its…

Female-led Black Opal Ventures Raises $58M for Inaugural Healthtech VC Fund

New York-based venture capital firm Black Opal Ventures (BOV) has launched a health-tech fund aimed at advancing the healthcare sector through technology. The fund, co-founded by MIT alumnae Dr. Tara Bishop and Eileen Tanghal, has raised $58M to date and has attracted capital from major institutions like Eli Lilly and Company, Bank of America, and others. Black Opal Ventures’ primary focus is…

Sofinnova Partners Launches Europe’s Largest Early-Stage Digital Medicine Fund

Sofinnova Partners, a European venture capital firm with bases in Paris, London, and Milan, has announced the closing of its “Sofinnova Digital Medicine I” fund, amassing $200M (€190M). This new fund represents the largest early-stage digital medicine fund in Europe, surpassing its initial fundraising target. The fund, led by Edward Kliphuis and Simon Turner, aims to advance the digital healthcare sector. It…

7wireVentures Announces $217M Growth & Opportunity Fund to Invest in Healthcare Transformation

In an era where the digital transformation of healthcare has become increasingly imperative, 7wireVentures is taking a substantial step forward in supporting high-potential companies that are leading the charge. The venture capital firm, known for its commitment to fostering innovation in the healthcare sector, has recently raised a new investment vehicle – a $217M Growth & Opportunity Fund (GO Fund). The new…

FemHealth Ventures Closes $32M Fund to Invest in Women’s Health

According to The Wall Street Journal, FemHealth Ventures has closed a $32M fund dedicated to investments in women’s health innovation. While the fundraising efforts exceeded their initial goal, they fell short of the $50 million hard cap due to challenges faced by the new venture firm during its inaugural fundraise. FemHealth Ventures maintains a strong emphasis on supporting companies in the fields…