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Just a few days ago Techcrunch asked: “Why aren’t more VCs funding more startups focused on menopause?”. And maybe slowly, but surely the times they are changing as VCs seem to get comfortable with the idea of funding products that target the high-value “female & 40+” demographic. Today following announcements from Vira (£9.2M), HerMD ($10M), and Gameto ($23M) earlier this year we…
Queen V was founded in California by Lauren Steinberg as a response to her frustration at finding a feminine wellness solution that was safe, easy to use, affordable, and effective. Through conversation with her gynecologist, Steinberg grew to understand the importance of the vaginal pH and microbiome, and how this precious balance was vital in fending off the frequent yeast infections and…
Just a couple of weeks ago Kindbody became femtech’s latest unicorn following the acquisition of Vios, a network of fertility clinics. The acquisition doubled Kindbody’s footprint in the U.S. to 26 clinics and today follows number 27 as Kindbody is announcing the opening of its newest fertility clinic and IVF lab in Denver, CO. The opening of this brick-and-mortar location follows the…
Hologic, a medtech company primarily focused on improving women’s health is opening a new Innovation Center in Aix-en-Provence, France today . This announcement follows Hologic’s 2019 acquisition of Aix-en-Provence-based SuperSonic Imagine. The new commercial office, training and research and development facility will support Hologic’s ultrasound, interventional and surgical solutions across the continuum of breast health care. Antoine Bara, Hologic France’s General Manager…
Around 25% of adult women and more than 50% of women aged 80+ are affected by pelvic floor disorder like pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Despite this high prevalence, many of them are suffering in silence due to stigmatization or lack of access to effective treatment. Cosm, a Canadian startup, is now stepping up to bring change to this underserved space with Gynethotics,…
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As our industry and ecosystem is growing, so are the companies in it. Read on to learn more about recent, noteworthy executive hires at femtech companies from around the world! 🚀 Lydia Zeller joins Pelvital as the company’s new CEO. Lydia Zeller will succeeds Dale Wahlstrom, co-founder and founding CEO of Pelvital, who is retiring but will continue to stay involved in…
