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
Fertility startup Ovo Labs secures £4M to transform IVF success rates for women over 35.
Trellis Health emerges from stealth with $1.8M pre-seed funding to create Ai-driven health platform for women.
Digital health company Amara Therapeutics launches US clinical trial for overactive bladder treatment following €1.8M funding round.
Ark Surgical receives FDA clearance for dual-wall system in gynecological surgery.
Dame acquires crystal intimacy brand Chakrubs; expands sexual wellness portfolio.
Pacify and Seven Starling partner to address the maternal mental health crisis.
Alloy launches weight care program for menopausal women.
Hera Fertility introduces AI-powered SmartScore tool for male reproductive health.
hc1 launches HerCare module to address anemia risks in pregnancy.
49Care launches Canada’s first Health Canada-approved at-home menopause test.
Univfy study published in Nature validates AI platform superior IVF live birth predictions.
Maven Clinic study reveals the hidden cost of fertiltiy treatment beyond financial burden.
New research by Women’s Brain Foundation highlights critical sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s Disease.
In the Know
Trump Administration Explores Policies to Boost Birthrates in the US (Femtech Insider)
The Evolution of Egg Freezing: From Perk to Platform (Femtech Insider)
The case of value-based care in women’s heatlh: A win-win in improving maternal care (Medical Economics)
Western healthcare has failed women. Now they’re turning to Chinese medicine to fill the gap (Fast Company)
Women’s Health is Having Its Moment – It’s Time for the System to Catch Up (MedCity News)
Tough Love for Women’s Health Entrepreneurs Raising Venture Money (Venture Valkyrie)
The massive opportunity in women’s longevity (Second Opinion)
Would You Pay $50K a Year for a Chance to Live Longer? (Allure)
Women in focus: understanding women as digital health consumers (Rock Health)
Who’s Hiring?
Below are some jobs we’ve curated for the women’s health innovation community this week.
carafem is looking for a Marketing Strategist.
Ro is looking for a Manager, Practice Operations.
Planned Parenthood is hiring an Operations Manager, Office of the General Counsel.
Pomelo Care is hiring a Head of Outreach & Engagement.
Progyny is looking for a Market Intelligence Intern.
Tia is hiring an Associate Manager, Care Coordination.
Midi is looking for a Manager, Business Operations.
Carrot Fertility is hiring a Clinical Outcomes Associate.
Hims & Hers is looking for an Innovation Program Manager.
To view more roles, visit our job board.
