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The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Announces the Appointment of Three New Board of Directors Members

Career, Ecosystem, Gynecological Health, News, Women's Health February 15, 2021
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The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) has recently announced the appointment of three new subspecialty Division Chairs and four new Division Members. They all will begin their terms on July 1, 2021. The Chairs will also serve as ex-officio subspecialty representatives on the Board of Directors.  The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. Founded in 1927, ABOG…

Spain-based Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics Company MiMark Receives €1.5M Investment from EIT Health

Investment, News, Oncology, Pelvic Health February 11, 2021
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Barcelona-based company MiMARK has received €1.5M in funding from EIT Health following the EIT Health Wild Card program. The company is working on improving accuracy and efficiency of diagnostics for endometrial cancer. Abnormal vaginal bleeding affects 9M women in EU and US yearly. Diagnosis of endometrial cancer is mandatory since 10% of these women will suffer it. Current diagnosis is based on the pathological…

Fertility Company Kindbody Adds Cindy Gentry as Chief Commercial Officer

Career, Fertility, News February 11, 2021
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Fertility company Kindbody recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Cindy Gentry as its first Chief Commercial Officer. This key hire comes as Kindbody rapidly expands its employer benefits business with a holistic and vertically integrated solution directly from the doctors. Kindbody’s unique offering replaces multiple single-point solutions, making it more efficient and cost-effective for employers, while increasing accessibility and transparency. With nearly 30 years…

Women’s Health Investment Firm SteelSky Ventures Receives Investment From Motley Fool Ventures

Investment, News, Women's Health February 10, 2021
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SteelSky Ventures, a women’s health tech fund, announced today that it has received investment from Motley Fool Ventures. SteelSky Ventures invests in companies that improve access, care, and outcomes in women’s healthcare. The company’s innovative approach allows the team to invest across the spectrum of women’s health indications and in technology infrastructure that supports new and innovative care delivery models.  “The Motley…

London Business School’s Hackathon “HackLBS” Adds a Track Dedicated to Femtech & Women Empowerment

Ecosystem, Events, News, Women's Health February 10, 2021
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Applications for HackLBS 2021 a hackathon organized by London Business School are now open. HackLBS is a weekend-long event where people come together to create anything at all. The most common hacks are such software products as mobile apps or websites, however, some also build physical hacks – machines, tools etc.  This year HackLBS is organizing a track dedicated to “Women Empowerment”. The…

Twentyeight Health Expands to the U.S. West Coast and Launches Its Telemedicine Platform in California, Oregon, and Washington

Access, News, Reproductive Health, Sexual Wellness, Women's Health February 9, 2021
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Twentyeight Health, a digital health company offering affordable access and convenience for women’s sexual and reproductive healthcare, today announced an expansion across the West Coast. Starting today, Twentyeight Health is available to residents of California, Oregon, and Washington. “As Twentyeight Health continues to grow its geographic footprint, our team remains committed to giving women who are under- or uninsured an affordable and…

Event: Female Founders’ Conference “Lead Today. Shape Tomorrow.” + Free Ticket Give Away

Events, News February 9, 2021
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Will the next unicorn be built by an all male team…again? The Female Founders team thinks it’s time for change! Tech and innovation has been a space dominated by men for too long and now is the time to finally bring more women into our ecosystem and enable them to build category-defining companies. Known for its accelerator program targeted at female founders,…

Birth Control Delivery Company Pandia Health Launches in Colorado

Access, News, Reproductive Health February 9, 2021
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If there’s anything the last year and the global pandemic taught us, it’s that we need the products and services we use delivered in the safest and most convenient way possible. A birth control delivery and telemedicine company is launching in Colorado to make life easier and healthier for women. Pandia Health is the only women-founded, women-led, doctor-led birth control delivery company. Founded in…