What You Should Know:
- Delfina Care, a healthcare technology company addressing the maternal health crisis raises $17M in Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with included participation from ARTIS Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Story Ventures, SemperVirens, Bread and Butter Ventures, Boutique Ventures, and Chelsea Clinton's Metrodora Ventures.
- The investment will fuel Delfina's growth and expansion, enabling the company to deliver its
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Aetna Better Health Taps Twentyeight Health to Expand Access to Women’s Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Twentyeight Health, a digital-first women's healthcare platform is teaming up with with Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health company, to provide expanded access to reproductive and sexual healthcare services for Aetna Better Health members.
- The partnership allows Aetna Better Health members in Illinois to utilize Twentyeight Health's telehealth platform to connect with experienced healthcare providers online, receive prescriptions delivered to their
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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enhanced Voluson Expert Series Women’s Health Ultrasound
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its updated portfolio of Voluson™ Expert Series ultrasound systems.
- The Voluson Expert 22, 20, and 18 combine high-resolution image quality with advanced ultrasound technology and an ergonomic design to enhance workflow and user experience in women's health. These systems integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features and automation tools
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LunaJoy Launches Women’s Mental Health Virtual Certification Program
What You Should Know:
- LunaJoy Health, a women's mental health company, has launched a series of online educational modules designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of clinical professionals in maternal and women's mental health.
- With over 30 lectures available, participants can access comprehensive training on a variety of topics, from maternal birth trauma to treating bipolar disorder.
Addressing a Critical Need
The shortage of trained mental health professionals
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Systole Health Raises $2M to Transform Women’s Heart Health with Group Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Systole Health, a telehealth company focused on women's heart health, today announced a $2M pre-seed funding round led by Benchstrength with participation from January Ventures, J Ventures, and Tom X. Lee (founder of One Medical),
- The investment will support the company's mission to improve cardiovascular care for women through innovative group virtual visits.
Addressing a Critical Need in Women's Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of
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Allara Health Raises $26M to Expand Virtual Care for Women with Chronic Hormonal Conditions
What You Should Know:
- Allara Health, a virtual care platform addressing the unique needs of women with chronic hormonal conditions secures $26M in a Series B funding round led by Index Ventures, with participation from existing investor GV (Google Ventures).
- The latest funding brings Allara's total raised to $38.5M and will fuel the company's mission to provide accessible, comprehensive care for women across the United States.
Impact of Chronic Hormonal
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WHAM Report Highlights Untapped Potential in Women’s Health Investment
What You Should Know:
- Women's Health Access Matters (WHAM), a non-profit organization, in collaboration with the KPMG Foundation and KPMG LLP, has released a new report, "The Business Case for Accelerating Women's Health Investment."
- Launched at the 43rd Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, the report highlights the immense growth potential and economic returns within the women's health sector.
The report launch coincides with the launch of WHAM's
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Metronomic Acquires Iron Health, Expands Women’s Health Access
What You Should Know:
- Iron Health, a tech-enabled women's health company, announced its acquisition by Metronomic, Inc., a digital health company specializing in innovative solutions for maternity care. This strategic move, finalized on December 30, 2024, marks a significant step towards expanding access to comprehensive and integrated women's healthcare.
- As part of the acquisition, Iron Health will continue to operate as an independent entity, ensuring continuity of its existing
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Teal Health Raises $10M, Launches the First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
What You Should Know:
- Teal Health, a women's health company dedicated to eliminating cervical cancer, announced today it has raised an additional $10M in seed funding led by Emerson Collective and Forerunner, with continued support from existing investors like Serena Ventures and Metrodora, and a new partnership with Labcorp.
- This latest investment brings the company's total funding to $23M and will support the upcoming launch of the Teal Wand™, a groundbreaking at-home
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What’s Next for Women’s Health in 2025? 5 Trends That Are Driving The Sector
Women’s health is finally getting the treatment it deserves. Historically overlooked, downplayed, and neglected, investors have spotted the largely untapped opportunity the sector presents. Venture capital investment in the women’s health sector has surged by 314% over the past five years, and despite the recent slowdown in startup funding, mid-year data shows the sector is on track for another record-breaking year.
While women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men, the prognosis
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