Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, has awarded a Smart Grant to deep tech startup electronRx to support the development of their novel period pain relief technology, Ohmm. The discreet wearable device administers their proprietary neuromuscular electrical stimulation to neutralize the two main causes of menstrual pain, uterine cramps and inflammation, providing drug-free, long-lasting relief. electronRx CEO and Founder, Dr. Bipin Patel,…
U.S. based femtech startup LiquidGoldConcept announced it has been awarded an additional $55,000 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in support of its Lactation Simulation Models (LSM) and Newborn Oral Assessment and Latch Simulators (NORALSim). The new grant is in addition to $250,000 in NIH support the company received in July of 2020 for its breastfeeding training technology. The $55,000 grant is through the National Centers for Clinical and Translational Science (NCATS), a…
ObsEva, a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies to improve women’s reproductive health, today announced the appointment of Clive Bertram as Chief Commercial Officer and member of ObsEva’s Executive Committee, effective May 10, 2021. Wim Souverijns has served as Chief Commercial Officer of ObsEva since November 2018 and will leave the Company on June 30, 2021 to pursue a new opportunity.…
“Your vagina is queen. Imvexxy is her ally. Long may she reign.” Imvexxy by TherapeuticsMD is the only bio-identical estrogen softgel insert available today. It was first approved in May 2018, when the drug launched with a small campaign. Last week, however, Imvexxy, made a comeback with a bold, new campaign: “Reign”. The new video ad is period-drama (think Bridgerton) inspired and…
Last week saw the launch of Female Founded, Female Led (or short FFFL), a new campaign to encourage consumers to shop at businesses that are owned and operated by women. The initiative was started by Dr. Sophia Yen, Founder and CEO of birth control startup Pandia Health, to address the issue of companies with white male founders swapping in women and POC…
CooperCompanies has announced the acquisition of obp Medical by CooperSurgical, one of its business units. obp Medical is a U.S. based medical device company that develops and markets differentiated products including single-use vaginal speculums with integrated LED illumination. Commenting on the transaction, Al White, Cooper’s President and CEO said, “This acquisition is a great strategic fit that builds upon CooperSurgical‘s strong family of OB/GYN…
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month, and a recent survey is underscoring a stark need for more education around the second-most common cause of maternal mortality in the United States. The survey of nearly 800 women, including expectant mothers, new mothers within the last year, and those who are considering pregnancy, was conducted by Progenity, a biotechnology company with an established track record of…
Mastercard today expanded its relationship with Kasha through an investment in the purpose driven ecommerce platform. Combining online and offline capabilities, Kasha’s platform allows women across rural and urban locations to make confidential personal care orders. By utilizing the full product catalogue available online, or by placing orders using basic mobile handsets, women can search, order and pay for hygiene products that…
