Chiyo, a food-as-medicine startup, has successfully secured $3 million in funding to bolster its efforts in providing personalized nutrition support for postpartum mothers. Led by early-stage investor Bread & Butter Ventures, this investment round signifies a significant step forward for Chiyo as it scales its meal delivery service and digital health platform. Founded by Irene Liu and Jennifer Jolorte Doro, Chiyo offers…
Australian women’s health tech startup, Femtek, has raised $1 million to drive the development of its signature product, the Basal Body Ring. Led by Arcanys Ventures and Techstars, with participation from angel investors, this funding round reflects a significant milestone for Femtek following a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $133,000. Founded by Olivia Orchowski in 2020, Femtek aims to address the…
Today, Kindra, the sex-positive vaginal health brand, announced the launch of the first-ever comprehensive vaginal health product system – the Daily V System. The 4-part daily regimen of Kindra products includes: Daily Vaginal Lotion, V Relief Serum, Soothe Bath Soak and the Core Supplement meant to support vulvar and vaginal skin for optimal vaginal health and sexual wellness. This hormone-free system is designed to provide targeted relief and support for…
Gameto, a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing women’s healthcare, has unveiled promising findings from a recent study evaluating the impact of minimal controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) combined with their investigational in vitro maturation (IVM) solution, Fertilo, on patients’ egg retrieval experiences compared to conventional stimulation protocols. The study revealed that women undergoing minimal hormonal stimulation with Fertilo reported fewer side effects, less…
Labcorp, a global leader in laboratory services, has announced its acquisition of select assets of BioReference Health, a subsidiary of OPKO Health. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Labcorp’s laboratory services network and expanding access to high-quality clinical laboratory services across the United States, excluding New York and New Jersey. The transaction involves Labcorp acquiring BioReference Health’s laboratory testing businesses focused…
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 Ark Surgical secures $1.1M in funding to advance safer surgical solutions for women’s health. Spanish sexual wellness startup MYHIXEL secures €1.4M in funding round amidst challenging climate. Canadian digital…
In a move towards inclusivity and scientific rigor, IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) have jointly announced the implementation of mandatory checks for sex and gender equality in all manuscripts submitted to their flagship journal, Physiological Measurement. Aligned with the Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines, designed to ensure the appropriate reporting of…
Molecular diagnostics company BillionToOne (BTO) has recently introduced BabyPeek, an addition to their UNITY Complete test, which offers insight into non-medical traits of unborn babies. BabyPeek provides expecting parents with the opportunity to discover traits such as potential eye and hair color, among others, as early as 10 weeks into pregnancy. By integrating BabyPeek into the UNITY Complete test, BTO hopes to…
