The following guest post was written by Culina Health CEO Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RDN. Rissetto was named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 Black nutritionists that will change the way you think about food. Her true passion is that nutritional coaching and science-based health and wellness education is possible and should be available for all. Despite what social media may…
Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, has awarded a significant grant of nearly £800,000 to a pioneering project, AI-VISION, aimed at advancing precision therapy in breast cancer treatment. This collaborative effort unites the expertise of cancer researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, with cosmology and astrophysics specialists from the University of Durham, and…
Yuzi, led by founder Stephiney Foley, brings a fresh perspective to maternal health. With firsthand experience of postpartum challenges, Foley’s vision for Yuzi is centered on redefining the post-delivery experience for new mothers in the US. Inspired by cultural traditions like “zuo yuezi,” Yuzi blends tradition with modernity, offering retreat experiences prioritizing comprehensive care, confidence-building, and community support. Set to launch its…
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…
Coroflo, an Ireland-based medtech startup, has secured €2.8 million in equity funding to launch its breastfeeding monitor, named Coro. This latest round of funding brings the total equity investment in the company to €4.2 million. The Coro device, featuring a patented micro-flow meter within a standard silicone nipple shield, aims to provide real-time data on milk flow to nursing mothers, addressing concerns…
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 DeepLook Medical raises $1.7M for AI-driven cancer detection in dense breast tissue. Essence App secures $600K to transform menstrual health support in workplaces. Elidah secures Series A funding to advance…
Elidah, a healthcare technology company known for developing FDA-cleared non-invasive, wearable treatments for urinary incontinence in women, has recently announced the completion of its Series A funding round. The company has successfully secured an undisclosed amount of investment, led by Blu Venture Investors and supported by contributions from Right Side Capital and Integral Private Wealth Advisors. This financial milestone is set to…
Reproductive health company Proov has recently launched the Proov Path to Pregnancy, a new at-home fertility treatment program offering a less invasive and more affordable option compared to traditional in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Amy Beckley, CEO and Founder of Proov, was inspired to create this program based on her personal challenges with infertility, aiming to provide easier access to effective fertility solutions. “In…
