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Lupin Divests U.S. Women’s Health Specialty Business to Evofem, Including BV Drug SOLOSEC

Global pharmaceutical company Lupin has announced the divestiture of its U.S. Commercial Women’s Health Specialty Business to Evofem Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to women’s health. This strategic move includes the transfer of SOLOSEC (secnidazole) 2g oral granules, an FDA-approved antimicrobial agent for treating bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis. The agreement provides Lupin with the opportunity to receive up to USD 84…

Seven Starling Raises $10.9M in Series A Funding to Expand Access to Specialized Women’s Behavioral Health Services

Seven Starling, a virtual provider of women’s behavioral health services, has announced the successful closing of its $10.9 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed investment round was led by RH Capital, with participation from existing investors Pear VC, Expa, Magnify Ventures, Emerson Collective, and Inflect Health, as well as new investors including Zeal Capital Partners, Ulu Ventures, Fiore Ventures, the March…

Sonio Unveils Soniopedia, An AI-Powered Prenatal Ultrasound Training Solution

French healthtech company Sonio, has introduced Soniopedia, a new cloud-based AI-powered software designed for prenatal ultrasound training. This announcement was made at the World Congress of Fetal Medicine (FMF) in Lisbon. Soniopedia aims to address the training challenges in prenatal ultrasound by simulating cases from the initial ultrasound image to the necessary genetic tests within a single cloud-based platform. Prenatal medicine is…

Women’s Health Research Round-up (July 15, 2024)

In recent years, we have seen an increase in research focusing on women’s health, addressing various conditions, and exploring innovative solutions to improve health outcomes. This round-up article presents an overview of the latest studies and their contributions to understanding and advancing women’s health. This round-up was created with help from our very own Femtech Bot. We welcome your feedback on content…

UC Berkley Study to Measure Toxic Metals in Tampons Finds Arsenic and Lead Among Contaminants

Tampons from several brands, potentially used by millions of people each month, can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, according to a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher. Tampons are a particular concern as a potential source of chemical exposure because the vaginal skin has a higher potential for chemical absorption than skin elsewhere on the body. Additionally,…

Kindred Health Adds $5.5M in Funding to Transform Women’s Health in the Philippines

Kindred Health, a femtech company in the Philippines, has successfully completed its pre-Series A funding round, raising $2.5 million in the first tranche. The company has also secured commitments for an additional $3 million in the second tranche upon achieving key milestones, bringing the total to $5.5 million. Launched in 2021, Kindred has quickly become known for providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality…

Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and OpenAI Startup Fund Launch Thrive AI Health to Advance Health Coaching

Thrive Global and the OpenAI Startup Fund have announced the creation of Thrive AI Health, a new company dedicated to developing an AI health coach. This venture aims to democratize access to expert health coaching, focusing on chronic disease prevention and health equity. Thrive AI Health’s mission is to use generative AI to deliver hyper-personalized behavior change support across five key health…