Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on “all things femtech and women’s health innovation”. This is the latest edition. If you’re interested in subscribing, you can do so at the bottom of this page.
This Week’s Highlights
RH Capital raises over $40M to tackle reproductive and maternal health equity in the U.S.
Midi Health raises $14M for its virtual clinic focused on menopause.
Tiny Health raises $4.5M to launch its gut health test tailored to expecting parents and infants.
Joylux adds $5.5M in Series A funding to expand its menopause platform; announces collaboration with Essity.
Gabbi raises $4.4M to bring breast cancer early detection support directly to women.
AIVFacquires IVF Lab Management Software ART Compass.
Ferring launches FertilityWise, a new, on-demand e-learning program for fertility clinic staff.
TMRWlaunches the “world’s most advanced specimen management facility” for frozen eggs and embryos used in IVF.
Unitar and LactAppcollaborate in the promotion of breastfeeding and maternal health.
Femtech Investment Round-up – October 2022
This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Bayer G4A
At Bayer G4A we’re excited to join HLTH in Las Vegas from November 13-16 this year! Will you be there as well?
We will present 14 of our Bayer G4A alumni companies at our Startup Pavilion at Booth #557. Book meetings with our alumni companies or our Bayer G4A team here.
And in case you can’t make it to the booth: We are also co-hosting the HLTH Innovator’s Reception November 14, 6pm at Zouk Night Club. Join us there! 🥳
In the Know
A Big Week in the World of Reproductive Health (Femtech Insider)
At a time of political upheaval, women’s health equity is in the spotlight (MedCityNews)
A bloody good business (Courier Weekly)
Why this UCLA professor is studying female animals to gain insights into women’s health (Los Angeles Times)
OB-GYN Residency Programs Face Tough Choice on Abortion Training (New York Times)
Gender, Health and Digitalisation: The Possibilities of Femtech in Indian Healthcare (Feminism India)
In the Post-Girlboss Era, What Role Should a Brand Founder Play? (Beauty Independent)
The lack of VC funding to women is a Western societal shortfall (TechCrunch)
OB/GYN: Are we ok? (Michal A. Elovitz MD / Medium)
How reproductive technology is changing what it means to be a parent (MIT Technology Review)
A top VC explains why she’s betting on these 3 trends in women’s health (Fortune)
Who’s Hiring?
AVeta Medical is looking for a Chief Executive Officer.
Aunt Flow is looking for a Brand and Marketing Communications Manager.
Joylux is looking for a Director, Global Supply Chain.
Rhia Ventures is hiring a Senior Program Associate, Impact Assessment.
Visit the Femtech Insider Job Board to see more roles or to add your own!
