Elektra Health, a digital health company focusing on menopause care, has announced a $3.3M funding round led by UPMC Enterprises, the innovation and venture capital arm of UPMC. The round, which saw participation from Wavemaker 360 and prior investors Flare Capital Partners and Seven Seven Six Fund, aims to bridge the menopause care gap through a comprehensive care model. The new funding…
This year pharma company Astellas is returning to the Superbowl to help educate game viewers about VEOZAH and vasomotor symptoms (VMS), the most commonly reported menopause symptoms. The “Fewer Hot Flashes, More Not Flashes” ad features women experiencing common moderate to severe hot flash and night sweat moments that impact their daily lives. VEOZAH, a nonhormonal treatment recently greenlit by the FDA,…
Spain-based Domma, a startup dedicated to the research, treatment, and support of menopause, has successfully raised €950K in funding, a combination of capital increase and debt. This round, led by Secways, also saw participation from existing investor Antai Ventures, several business angels with sector expertise and ENISA. Founded in Barcelona by Cristina Martínez and Mireia Roca, Domma plans to allocate the new…
The Midst, founded by Amy Cuevas Schroeder, is the latest addition to the online media landscape, focusing on midlife women’s health, especially perimenopause and menopause. Cuevas Schroeder, who previously established Venus—a zine spotlighting women in the arts— is now focused on addressing the unique health needs of women in their 40s and 50s. In our interview, Cuevas Schroeder discusses her shift from…
Dutch startup Vi, which specializes in menopause support, has recently obtained an investment from NN Group, a Dutch financial services company. Vi’s mission is to assist the 1.8 million working women in the Netherlands who are navigating menopause, a phase that leaves about 90% of them feeling lost with questions and symptoms. Vi’s app is designed to provide tailored support, information, and…
Omena, a Paris-based FemTech startup, has secured an €800K seed investment, marking its second significant fundraising effort following a €400K pre-seed round in 2021. The company focuses on providing comprehensive support and services to menopausal women through its app. The funding round drew contributions from business angels and family offices, including prominent returning investors such as Alexandre Lebrun, founder of AI healthtech…
Pandia Health, a company known for its birth control treatment and delivery services, is extending its healthcare offerings to include hormonal treatment for menopause. This expansion adds a crucial service to Pandia Health’s portfolio, addressing the needs of mid-life women alongside its existing services for birth control and acne treatment. The company announced today its new Chief Executive Officer, Alice Eweida, who previously…
Pvolve, an omnichannel fitness company known for its functional fitness method, announced the initial findings of a clinical study conducted by the University of Exeter. The study, titled the Healthy Aging Study, examines the impact of Pvolve’s low-impact, resistance-based workouts on women aged 40 and above, comparing the results to those from standard fitness routines. The study addresses a critical gap in…
