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#Femtech is booming! Was a panelist on Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower. focused on women's health and FemTech investment trends. Wonderful to hear from my esteemed panelists and inspiring women Angela Vanscoy Sheila Ann Mikhail and Mitzi Krockover, MD! Also spent a week in Europe and had a chance to meet with Marleen ten Damme kick ass founder of Vi and I can confirm - European #femtech companies are on a roll 💪🏻. Interesting read by Leah Hodgson and key insights from panel: ✨ Femtech funding in Europe is up from 2023 ✨ Numbers heavily skewed by Flo Health Inc. $200mln raise ✨ Investors in Europe like apps, less so biotech and medical devices ✨ Funding of fertility and maternal health, is easier than menopause, uterine health, and urinary health. ✨ Overall we are starting to see more unicorns and successful exits. ✨ Women's health is now the fastest growing area of innovation. Exciting to see progress for Women's health and FemTech! Have a great week 💪🏻🙌🏻! #femtech #femtechfuture #womenshealth #femtechfounders #corporatechampions #ecosysteminnovators #femtechatwork FemTech Future Limited

Flo Health’s journey to unicorn status is nothing short of inspiring... and challenging. Tamara Orlova, CFO of Flo Health, has been front and centre, navigating the complexities of building investor confidence in the often-overlooked femtech sector. It’s a reminder of the unique obstacles facing women’s health innovation in a predominantly male-dominated investment landscape. Her approach? Early and strategic relationship-building with investors who see the value. For Flo, investor communication started well before funding rounds. It's a journey that shows that gaining investor confidence in an untested market is as much about strong metrics as it is about building meaningful partnerships. It’s an encouraging signal to all of us passionate about women’s health - let’s hope it opens doors for even more progress in the femtech space. #Femtech #Innovation #WomensHealth

🚀 The third edition of Digital Health 30 is back! #DigitalHealth is thriving- $2.7 billion was invested across 133 deals in Q1 2024. While the median funding in later stages has decreased from its peak in 2021, median early-stage funding has increased by 19%! Make the move now. Unveiling our exclusive research: Digital Health 30. The report spotlights 30 high-growth startups - curated from a list of 9000+ startups using 100+ growth metrics! Here's a sneak peek: 🏆 Top Bootstrapped Companies: Klarity Imagine Pediatrics Drop Bio Health Allminds MediOrbis 🏆 Top Seed Stage Companies: Nourish Henry Meds Terappin Fitelo HeHealth 🏆 Top Early Stage Companies: Unobravo | Servizio di psicologia online Fabric Midi Health Inbound Health Pomelo Care Read the full report: https://hubs.li/Q02tqFBb0

The digital health sector continues to thrive, with a remarkable $2.7 billion invested across 133 deals in Q1 2024. While median funding in later stages has decreased from its peak in 2021, median early-stage funding has increased by an impressive 19%! Now is the time to seize the opportunities in this booming industry. Synaptic is thrilled to unveil our exclusive research: Digital Health 30 – a report spotlighting 30 high-growth startups meticulously curated from a list of over 9,000 companies using 100+ growth metrics. Here's a sneak peek at some of the featured companies: 🏆 Top Bootstrapped Companies: Klarity, Imagine Pediatrics, Drop Bio Health, Allminds, MediOrbis 🏆 Top Seed Stage Companies: Nourish, Henry Meds, Terappin, Fitelo, HeHealth 🏆 Top Early Stage Companies: Unobravo (Online Psychology Service), Fabric, Midi Health, Inbound Health, Pomelo Care

😓 In the startup world, the pressure never stops ⇥ ...to innovate, to raise, to grow, to scale… 🫸 ...to generate revenue, to hire, to fire. Pigeon’s never really been one to feel the pressure*, but we’re here for you if you have – giving you a moment each week to pause, have a break and enjoy the best healthtech stories of the week, including 👇 4️⃣ Heartbeat Health’s Jeffrey Wessler gives struggling founders tips on how to survive the digital health shake out. 💰 Jack O’Brien reports as Liver enthusiasts Boehringer Ingelheim and Ochre Bio form a partnership for the ages 🚹 Nathan Eddy examines Maven Clinic’s new male fertility support offering 🗣️ Conor Hale shares the news that GE Healthcare is launching the ultrasound machine of the future ❓Pastest find a lack of confidence in dermatology, as just 5% feel comfortable diagnosing conditions across a range of skin tones 🤖 Would you feel more comfortable being shouted at by an AI? Stewart Rogers examines the AI wellness avatars. 🇫🇷 If you’re feeling under pressure to innovate? Try being Doctolib, France’s Healthcare Unicorn. Daphné Leprince-Ringuet explains… 💰 Kai Nicol-Schwarz shares Elvie’s £9.6m raise and asks what they plan to do with the money Pods from: 🔊The Healthtech Pigeon Podcast with Jessica Somauroo, Dr. James Somauroo and BoobyBiome’s Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones 🔊The Healthtech Podcast with Fit Minded Inc’s Jennifer Huberty, PhD 📎 ZINC Venture Builder, June 2024 📎 Women’s health Community Fund, Wellbeing of Women 📎 Customer Success Lead, Perci Health 📎 Engineering Manager, Doccla Read the full stories at healthtech pigeon dot com – full link in the comments below #digitalhealth #healthtech #healthtechpigeon  *although the stress of generating weekly sass can occasionally be overwhelmiing and we need a lie down.

Just got back from Slush and can't wait to share some incredible startups I saw and met: In Parallel: Hyperaligning strategy with execution. Company launched at Slush last week, these folks are all about next-level collaboration and strategy tools. OASYS NOW: Streamlining clinical trials with AI-powered patient recruitment platform. Oasys won the Slush 100 last week, securing $1M in prize money. They turn months of patient recruitment into minutes. Mohana: Women's health, reimagined. Helping women navigate perimenopause with real insights and action plans. Finalist at Slush 2024—the future of femtech is here. Project Bay: Regenerating local communities. Project Bay has created an amazing workspace on Rügen Island, Germany, for digital nomads who want productivity without borders, and they are looking to scale to other local communities. These startups are rewriting the playbook in work, health, and collaboration. Keep an eye out; they’re just getting started. The above are my personal views and not my company's.

🌟 Exciting news from the world of #WomenInTech and #DigitalHealth! 🌟 MIDI, a groundbreaking menstrual cycle management startup, is set to revolutionize a crucial yet often overlooked area of women's health. Founded by dynamic duo Aisha Abdullah and Nia Holland, MIDI promises to deliver a comprehensive digital platform tailored for menstruators, bridging a significant gap in the market. 🚀 Since its inception in 2022, MIDI has secured a hefty $2.5 million from forward-thinking investors like Precursor Ventures and Seedcamp. This funding fuels the development of a platform equipped to provide personalized cycle tracking, educational resources, and peer support, all informed by cutting-edge Machine Learning algorithms. 👩💻 As a woman in tech myself, I remember the early days of my career struggling to find suitable resources for managing menstrual health discreetly and efficiently. MIDI's vision of creating a digital haven for menstruators not only resonates with me but also highlights an essential shift towards inclusivity and empowerment in technology. 💡 What's more? MIDI's comprehensive approach promises to demystify menstrual health through educational content covering menstrual hygiene to sexual health. Plus, their community feature fosters a safe space for users to connect, share, and grow—something I wish had been available during my own journey. As MIDI gears up for their full launch in late 2024, I'm particularly excited about the potential ripple effects of merging technology with empathetic healthcare. 🙋♀️ Let's talk - what technological advancements in health have impressed you the most lately? Do you see a rising trend in personalized health management apps? 📢 Share your views and experiences! Let’s champion innovations that empower and uplift, like MIDI! #HealthTech #StartUp #InnovationInHealth #WomenHealth #PersonalizedHealthcare

Despite the fact endometriosis impacts about 10% of women worldwide, it takes an average of 10 years to get diagnosed for most women. Often mistaken for menstrual pain, many women endure years of life-altering pain and suffering before receiving a proper diagnosis. Cenfluence Cluster Member FlowIntell is using the regional innovation ecosystem to develop a non-invasive at-home test and a telehealth app that will quickly and cost-effectively determine whether the user has endometriosis. In fact, Flowintell aims to make its first 60 tests available to customers by 2026. Named a 2024 startup to watch by regional partners Orlando Tech Community  and Orlando Inno, Flowintell has also worked with StarterStudio  and joined the Rally as they try to create lasting, positive social change by educating women and healthcare professionals on endometriosis. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehfHWJZM Wish to know more about funding opportunities or other services to help your business grow? Connect with us: https://lnkd.in/eJCkz6SD.

Thank you to Boulder Startup Week for the opportunity to gather this amazing group of health care leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors! Sally Hatcher, Margaret Melville, Judith Nowlin, Margo Harrison MD MPH thank you so much for agreeing to stand up in front of a room of strangers and talk about your companies, challenges, and successes! In addition to Margaret's recap below, we talked about: - The power of relationships when asking for advice or investments (hint: say yes to intros!) - How to approach a friends and family round (hint: ensure both parties treat it like a gift to make things easier around the dinner table!) - Failure leads to learnings, relationships, connections, and success - Ask questions to understand the market need and customer feedback (and, importantly - do your clients like the product enough to buy it?!) - Investors look for traction, team, and fit! Local Resources: - BoulderHealthTech.com to signup for Boulder's local networking group - Denver Digital Health networking group (message me if you'd like to join) - Prime Health Challenge (open until May 30th!) - I-CORPS workshops (CU offers these for free - https://lnkd.in/gAKGRnBq )

With all the buzz around Flo Health Inc. this week, let’s not forget to shine a light on other incredible women-led companies in the health tech space. 💪🏼 At MDisrupt, we are immensely proud of the women’s health companies we work with. Founding a company is tough. It’s even tougher when you’re a female entrepreneur (we only get 2% of venture dollars) and even more challenging when you’re building for women’s health. Yet, women: 👉🏼 Are 51% of the population 👉🏼 Make 80% of healthcare decisions 👉🏼 Birth 100% of the future (credit: Naseem Sayani (she/her) Sayani) So, when we encounter women-led companies that have defied the odds, raised funds, and are determined to grow this category, we cheer them on and support them wholeheartedly. Here are some outstanding women-founded companies in women’s health that we love working with : ❤️ Hera Biotech, founded by Somer Baburek, MBA - Endometriosis diagnostics ❤️ Mission-Driven Tech, founded by Eve McDavid and Onyinye Balogun, MD MS - Modernizing cervical cancer treatment ❤️ 2X Health, founded by Kelly Lacob and Adriana Dantas - Stealth mode ❤️ Lōvu Health, founded by Noel Pugh - Digital maternal health platform ❤️ Mosie Baby, founded by Maureen Brown - At-home artificial insemination And here are some trailblazing women-led companies in healthtech that we’ve had the privilege to work with at MDisrupt: ☀️ 23andMe, founded by Anne Wojcicki - Direct-to-consumer genetics ☀️ Evidation, founded by Deborah Spencer and Christine Lemke and clinical ops leader Joyce H. N. Nortey, MPH, MSBH - Patient engagement platform ☀️ Everly Health, founded by Julia Cheek - At-home testing. ☀️ Macro Trials, founded by Iana Dimkova - Precision clinical research. Let’s celebrate and support these phenomenal women changing the game in health tech! 🚀 #WomenInTech #HealthTech #WomenEmpowerment