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Issue # 112 – 🇮🇳 Why Women’s Health in Rural India Can’t Be Overlooked

We recently educated over 300 girls at Akal University, Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda, Punjab. ( rural India ) These young…

Issue # 111 – India’s Digital Revolution is Shaping the Future of Women’s Health Products

India, the largest democracy in the world, is rapidly positioning itself as a global leader. Being here, I can confidently…

Issue # 110 – Oura and Dexcom Launch First-Ever Two-Way Data Integration

Wearables have become as ubiquitous as smartphones, offering options to fit every lifestyle and budget. Wearables are no longer just…

Issue # 109 – India IVF Secures $1.25M Pre-Series A Funding

India IVF, a pioneering fertility provider founded by Dr Richika Sahay and Dr Somendra Shukla, has secured $1.25 million in…

Issue #108 -The Inside Story of Flo Health’s Unicorn Success 🎙️

 From India to the World! At FemTech India, we’re redefining women’s health for the next generation!  🎙️ The FemTech India…

Issue # 107 – Flo Health Lights Up India This Diwali with the ‘Pass It On Project

✨ This Diwali, we are excited to announce our partnership with Flo Health to launch the Pass It On Project,…

Issue # 106- $100 Billion Market for Cancer Screening Innovations

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally and accounts for about one-sixth of all deaths. The economic…

Issue #105- India’s Most Funded Sectors in Q3 2024

In this issue, we dive into the top-funded startup sectors in India's ecosystem and take a closer look at the…

Issue #104 – Five Female Founders Raise Over $1.9 Billion in 2024

If you've been following along with my previous newsletters, thank you for staying with me! And if you're new, welcome…

Issue #103 -Why Are Women Still Getting the Short End of the Stick? 🥴

Last week, we took a closer look at the funding gap for female founders, a topic that remains highly relevant…

Issue #102 -Grit and Growth

Starting a business takes courage, and today, women are stepping up like never before. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor,…

Issue #101- 2nd Year Anniversary Issue with Impact Report

Ecosystem for change : It's hard to believe that it’s been two years since we launched. It feels like I’ve…

Issue #100- Connecting & building

Happy FemTech Friday !    London has been so good to me! 🇬🇧 Even though I haven’t had time for…

Issue #99 -The Next Era of Biomonitoring and Wearables

Happy FemTech Friday !     ​​Writing this from London! While I’m here, I’ll be visiting some of my favourite…

Issue #98- Ecosystem Updates and Latest Innovations

Happy FemTech Friday,  Indian FemTech and women’s health startups have come a long way in recent years and are rapidly…

Issue #97 -A Call for Support

Happy FemTech Friday !     I’m sitting in my podcast studio, typing up the 97th edition and getting ready…

Issue #96 – Is AI the Hottest Tech?

Happy FemTech Friday,  AI is on fire! In the first half of 2024, It’s not just hype—AI is seriously reshaping…

Issue #95- Women’s Sports

Happy FemTech Friday,   Women’s sports are not just having a moment—they’re transforming into a powerful and lucrative industry. Even…

Issue #94- We have first Unicorn in FemTech

Happy FemTech Friday,    🎉 Big win for women's health—Flo has just become the first unicorn in FemTech! This achievement…

Issue #93 – Budget highlights

Happy FemTech Friday  This week diving into multiple stories, let’s get in ☕ If you’ve found your way to my…

Issue #92 – FemTech Awareness study

Happy FemTech Friday  It's been just a month since we launched the global 🎓FemTech Student Ambassador Program, and I'm excited…

Issue #91 – Member of UNFPA Gender Equity Alliance 2030

Happy FemTech Friday  Last year, we launched the first-ever FemTech book, "Women’s Health Innovation," spotlighting stories of leaders across women’s…

Issue #90 – Millions of listeners around the world

Happy FemTech Friday  Welcome to our 200 new subscribers who joined us this last month! Every Friday we bring you…

Issue #89 – Women’s decision-making power.

Happy FemTech Friday Despite big moves in women's empowerment, there are still major gaps in healthcare decision-making worldwide. Research highlights…

Issue # 88 – Celebrating FemTech: Highlights from Singapore

Happy FemTech Friday This week, we bring you highlights from Singapore as we wrap up an amazing week attending two…

Issue # 87 – Early Access to Founders Cohort Program

Happy FemTech Friday   We've got not one, but TWO major announcements dropping this week 🎉 1️⃣ FemTech Founders Cohort…

Issue #86 – The Future of Pregnancy care in India

Happy FemTech Friday 🎉 Last week we highlighted app adoption rates in India with metrics. This week, I am excited…

Issue #85 – FemTech apps adoption rate 🇮🇳

Happy FemTech Friday  Women's Health in India: FemTech Apps Revolutionising Care  India is witnessing a significant transformation in women's health,…

Issue #84 – Why women owned startups are better bet 💃

Happy FemTech Friday  In a recent BCG report, it was revealed that women earn about 80 cents for every dollar…

Issue #83 – Founders Cohort

Happy FemTech Friday  We're totally hyped to launch our First Cohort Program, which aims to drive our mission forward by…

Issue #82 – Maternal Health

Happy FemTech Friday,  We’re fashionably late today ! but I am so proud of Indians at the MET GALA because…

Issue #81 – Infertility Awareness

Happy FemTech Friday,  National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) This year’s theme is “Leave Your Mark.” It’s important that we advocate…

Issue #80 – Breaking down the Global Women’s Health App Market

Happy FemTech Friday,  The Global Women’s Health App Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2033, According…

Issue #79- We’re talking women’s sexual health 🎙️

Happy FemTech Friday,  This week, we're highlighting a member of our community, Pinkey Patel, founder of Myri Health. Pinkey has…

Issue #78 India, women’s health lags behind men’s.

Happy FemTech Friday,  As I'm typing this with my back screaming at me (no back support, ugh), this is my…

Issue #77 – India’s potential

Happy FemTech Friday,  Health tech investor Glen Tullman just made a major move: he's launching 62 Ventures, a fresh $100…

Issue #76 – Let’s seize the opportunities.

Happy FemTech Friday,  Women’s History Month has brought a lot of attention to the gender gap in healthcare. In the…

Issue #75 – Congress Takes Action in Women’s Health Research

Happy Friday,  Welcome to another edition of our newsletter! These Friday emails are always a highlight for me – just…

#Issue 74 – India gets its own HPV

🎉 Happy Friday —it's story time! 🌟 Meet Sneha Neurgaonkar, a 14-year-old ,Sneha recently made headlines as the first recipient…

Issue #73 – Women’s Day Special 🎉

This Women's Day, we're hyped about some major news! The government's initiative to ensure insurance coverage for all of India…

Issue #72 – Let’s Leap 💌

This year, as we celebrate the extra day of February, let's also celebrate the extra power within each woman. It's…

Issue #71 – Two continents, two powerful actions, and one common goal

Hello and welcome to the 71st edition of your go-to source for weekly updates on women's health innovation and FemTech.…

Issue #70 – 42% Indian Women Feel Underpaid in Tech.

Hello and welcome to the 70th edition of your go-to source for weekly updates on women's health innovation and FemTech.…

Issue #69 – Women’s Health: Beyond the Trends and Controversies

Hello and welcome to the 69th edition of your go-to source for weekly updates on women's health innovation and FemTech.…

Issue #68 – 2024 Budget: Empowering Women Economically, Socially

Hello and welcome to the 68th edition of your go-to source for weekly updates on women's health innovation and FemTech.…

Issue #67 – Is India ready for FemTech?

Hello and welcome to the 67th edition of your go-to source for weekly updates on women's health innovation and FemTech.…

Issue #66 – What’s next for women’s health

Hello and welcome to the 66th edition of your go-to source for weekly updates on women's health innovation and FemTech,…

Issue #65 – Growth Opportunities

Hey FemTech Fam!   Get ready, because I'm here to drop a truth bomb, The year is 2024, the air crackles…

Issue #64 : ON A MISSION

🎉 Happy New Year, beautiful people!  Huge thanks for the love and support 🙌 Here's to making 2024 the year…

Issue #63 – Vegan Diet Enhances Cardiovascular Health in 8 Weeks: Stanford Study.

Global Funding: Singapore-based MedTech firm Biorithm has successfully closed a $3.5M Series A funding round, co-led by Adaptive Capital Partners and SEEDS…

Issue #62 – British Men Lead Global Trials for Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Testing.

Funding and Grants: India, Chhattisgarh-based mental health tech startup BetterSpace has successfully raised ₹4.5 million in its inaugural pre-seed funding…

Issue #61 – Early Menstruation Tied to Higher Mid-life Type 2 Diabetes Risk: US Study

Global Funding, Investments, and Grants: The Polish AI fertility start-up MIM Fertility has raised US$2m in funding in a bid…

Issue #60 – UK Researchers Redesign IVF Needles to Enhance Success Rates.

India Funding: HempStreet, a FemTech India ecosystem company,  has raised $1 Mn in its pre-Series A funding round led by…

Issue #59 – Conception Challenges Worldwide: Averaging 6.8 Years Globally, 4.5 Years in India

Global Funding and Grants: Berlin-based femtech startup Frieda Health has secured EUR 2.5 million in pre-seed funding from the Maximon Longevity Co-Investment…

Issue #58 – Inito Raises $6M to Advance Home Monitoring of Women’s Fertility Hormones.

Indian Funding: Bengaluru-based startup Inito secures $6M in Series A led by Fireside Ventures, pioneering at-home health management tools, notably…

Issue#57 – Study Emphasizes Importance of HPV Vaccine for Both Genders

Global Funding and Grants: Needed, a company specializing in science-based perinatal nutrition, has successfully completed a $14M funding round. This…

Issue #56 – Menstrual Cups: Promising Health Benefits Revealed in Recent Trial Research

Indian Funding: Nesa Medtech, a renowned deeptech medical device startup, announced the successful closure of an undisclosed amount in their…

Issue #55 – Excessive Pregnancy Weight Linked to Higher Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk

Global Funding and Grants: NYU Langone Health’s Institute for Excellence in Health Equity has received US$12.5m for new digital intervention to address…

Issue #54 – Ovarian Cancer Blood Test Shows 91% Accuracy, Offering Promise for Early Detection

Indian Funding: Eldercare platform Age Care Labs, which includes technology platform Emoha and care home chain for the elderly with…

Issue #53 -Toxic Relationships Affect 38% Indian Women’s Mental Health : Survey Reveals

Global Funding: Good Growth Capital Led the funding round for AOADx's liquid biopsy test for ovarian cancer, bringing in an…

Issue #52 The Rapid Rise of FemTech: 1,800 Companies and 2,000 Investors Transforming Healthcare Innovations Globally

Global Funding: 7wireVentures, a venture capital firm, known for its commitment to fostering innovation in the healthcare sector, has recently…

Issue #51 India’s Draft National Policy for Menstrual Hygiene Open for Public Review

Global Funding: Partum Health, a pregnancy support startup, secures $3.1M seed funding led by True Wealth Ventures, with participation from…

Issue #50 Insufficient Menstruation and Menopause Support Concerns One in Five UK Women

Indian Funding: Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), which operates Motherhood Hospitals and Nova Fertility Clinics, has struck a deal to pick up a majority stake in a…

Issue #49 – A First-of-Its-Kind Tribute to FemTech: Our Coffee Table Book Has Arrived

Indian Funding: FemTech India Partner Company Pee Safe has raised $3 Mn as part of its $6 Mn Series B…

Issue #48 DNA Test for HPV Expands Access to Cervical Cancer Screening

Indian Funding: Uttar Pradesh-based Regency Hospitals Ltd, which counts investors such as the International Finance Corporation among its backers, is…

Issue #47 One in Five Women Experience Mistreatment During Pregnancy and Delivery Care

Indian Funding: MediBuddy, a digital healthcare platform, has raised an additional $18 million in funding from its existing investors—Quadria Capital,…

Issue #46 Join India’s First- Ever Sex-Ed Survey Supported by Allo Health

Sex-Ed Survey - Click Here Global Funding: Delphinus Medical Technologies, a pioneer in dense breast medical imaging, has secured $12M…

Issue #45 Student Invents Menopause Cooling Device for Managing Hot Flushes

Global Funding: Escala Medical has received a €5.5M grant and equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC) in a significant…

Issue #44 Study finds infertility linked to menopausal symptoms

Global Funding: The Peterson Center on Healthcare has introduced the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI), a non-profit venture aimed at assessing…

Issue #43 Alarming Global Mental Health Trends: 50% Risk Mood Disorders

 Funding News: Google for Startups Women Founders Fund empowers women-led AI startups in India, Japan, and Korea with equity-free funding…

Issue #42 Femtech Innovation Sparked by Guidea: Apply for Femovate UX Design Sponsorship

Ignite your Femtech innovation with product & design expertise from Guidea. Apply for sponsorship with the transformative UX design program,…

Issue # 41 – Northeast Women’s Distressing Health Challenges: Healthcare Access and PCOD

Global Funding Female-founded incontinence care company Attn: Grace secures $2M funding, led by For Later, with Flybridge and existing investors'…

Issue# 40 Study Finds Reduced Fertility Associated with Endometriosis Prior to Surgical Diagnosis

Global Funding Bobbie, a San Francisco-based infant formula companyhas raised $70M Series C funding round led by PowerPlant Partners. Cumulus…

Issue# 39 Mamma Miya, Mom Planner App, Secures Seed Funding from Singapore Angel Investor

Indian Funding Mamma Miya, a FemTechIndia partner company which is the world’s first planner app that helps busy moms organize…

Issue# 38 Global Adult Diabetes Cases Set to Double by 2050

Indian Funding Karma Primary Healthcare, an impact-first, technology-enabled healthcare startup, has raised Series A equity funding from a consortium of…

Issue# 37 Study Finds One in Five Women Conceive Naturally After IVF for First Child

Global Funding Caraway, a digital healthcare firm focusing on Gen Z, has secured $16.75M in Series A funding. Caraway provides…

Issue# 36 Alarming Health Statistics: High Diabetes and Hypertension Rates Plague India

Indian Funding News Kochi-based digital health startup Mykare Healthhas raised $2.01 million in a seed round. Founded in 2021 by…

Issue# 35 Expanding Access to Effective Obesity Drugs to Reduce NHS Waiting Lists

India Funding Insights Healthcare venture incubator, 2070 Health, has raised $30 million from VC fund W Health Ventures to create…

Issue #34 🌈📢 Embracing Inclusivity and Empowerment! Happy Pride Month!

Funding News: The Singapore-based start-up Blood has raised US$1.5m in funding to redefine period products and break down menstrual taboos.…

Issue #33 Women’s Health: An Overlooked Priority with Massive Funding Gaps

Global Funding: Virtual neurology clinic Neura Health has raised $8M in seed funding to expand its go-to-market approach and bring its neurology…

Issue #32 – More than Half of Women Rely on Google for Menstrual Health Concerns

India Funding News: Delhi based-healthcare startup, Varco Leg Care raised an undisclosed amount in the seed round led by Neeraj…

Issue #31 India Ranks in Top 5 Countries with High Preterm Birth Rates

Indian Funding: Femisafe, a kochi-based FemTech company has raised investment from Spark Angel Network, a discussion that was initiated at…

Issue #30 New Study finds Talking and Listening Can Reduce Risk of Depression and Heart Attacks

India Funding News: A unit of Adar Poonawalla-led Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine maker, will double its…

Issue #29 Healthcare as India’s Key Focus Area during its G20 Presidency

India Funding News: Nkure Therapeutics, an NK cell therapy company, has announced the closure of its pre–Series A round with…

Issue #28 WHO has found one in six people around the world experience infertility

Funding Insights: Tricog Health, a heart-focused healthtech startup based in Bengaluru has secured $8.5 Mn in a Series B2 funding…

Issue #27 Approximately 80 percent of women indicate that menopause

Funding and IPO News: Serigen Mediproducts, a company that offers a range of medical products using silk protein, has secured…

Issue #26 Explore therapeutic Aspects of Medical Cannabis

FUNDING: Serigen Mediproducts, a company that offers a range of medical products using silk protein, has secured a seed funding…

Issue #25: Inviting all the FemTech Founders to participate in MedFemTech’s unique & structured program.

Funding Insights: Global Funding: Luna Daily a UK-based company has now raised $3.7M in seed funding from Redrice, Joyance Partners,…

Issue #24 : Hormone therapy revolving into menopause, alongside other forms of treatments

Funding Insights: Reveal HealthTech, a healthcare technology firm, has secured $4 million in seed funding from W Health Ventures. Healthcare-focused…

Issue #23 : Asia-Pacific digital health market investment continues to be hot

India Funding News: Mumbai-headquartered femtech startup Gynoveda  has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by India Alternative…

Issue #22 : Win Up To 1 Million Towards Technical Assistance!

Funding Alerts: Funding for startups in small towns surges 41%, Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR see decline: Blume report. Two years after…

Issue #21 : Recent Research Reveals Surprisings Facts About Abortion Rights!

India Funding News: W Health Ventures invested its pre-seed round of funding in Elevate now, India’s first medical weight loss…

Issue #20 : What’s Shaping Up Reproductive Rights in India & healthcare policies

Funding Insights: Generic injectable focused pharmaceutical company Gland Pharma will be investing ₹400 crore in Genome Valley, near Hyderabad, to…

Issue #19 : Future of Mental Health! Are We Ready for AI Therapists in India?

India Funding News: CrisprBits raised 250,000 USD in Pre-seed funding from US-based VJ Group. Founded by Dr. Vijay Chandru, Sunil…

Issue #18 : India’s first sex education survey busts myths!

Funding Insights: PadCare Labs, a Pune-based start-up for sustainable sanitary waste processing and recycling, has closed on a Rs 5…

Issue #17 : Kick-start Your FemTech Journey

Funding Insights: In a unique partnership, digital-first retailer Pratech Brands has invested in “Inaari”, a brand focused on women’s health.…

Issue #16: ChatGPT ruling the roost, it is quite evident that it will step into the boundaries of FemTech & Healthcare too.

India Funding News: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw leads investment in women's health platform Gytree.com - uses technology to provide women with an…

Issue #15 : Evolution of menstrual landscape in Indian and plugging in gaps in the FemTech space

India Funding News: Medbikri, an app-first inventory management solution, raised $ 650,000 in the pre-seed funding round.The Medbikri app, available to pharmacies…

Issue #14 : How a healthy relationship can influence your health – Coupleness👫

India Funding News: Healthcare Edtech Startup Virohan Bags $7 Mn In Funding Round Led By Blume Venture - The round…

Issue #13 FemTech Turns to Menopause CB Insight 2023

Funding Insights: Healthtech startup In-Med Prognostics has raised $2.13 million led by investment firm Exxora along with other angel investors.…