Starting a business can be difficult. There are several factors that must be taken into consideration, including the type of business you want to start.
Women-led businesses are growing and making a difference in the world. These femtech startups put an end to taboos and improve the wellbeing of other women.
Verge Genomics
Unlike many other AI startups, Verge Genomics brings together both machine learning experts and drug discovery experts under one roof so that computational predictions can quickly be turned into wet-lab experiments. This allows the company to speed up its drug discovery process by avoiding redundant work.
The company focuses on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It uses a combination of machine learning methods, genomics, and experimental biology to identify disease targets and develop therapeutics.
The company’s goal is to transform the drug discovery process, and its founder, Alice Zhang, has a strong background in systems biology research and engineering. She was only months away from completing her PhD programme when she decided to leave her job and set up Verge Genomics. She has been praised for her vision and drive. She was named a San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40 and a Forbes 2021 AI50 Featured Honoree. She has also been a member of MIT Technology Review’s Innovator Under 35.
Maven
While securing funding and getting set up are important challenges for any startup, women entrepreneurs face additional obstacles. One common challenge is gender bias, which can make it difficult to find investors. Another is the lack of a strong support network, which can also hinder a venture’s success.
The company provides virtual medical care and offers hormone tests that help women manage their fertility. Its founders are changing the way we think about fertility by shifting it from a reactive to proactive process. In addition, the company also helps women with other aspects of their health.
The startup also helps employees through the family-building process, with access to OB-GYNs, nurses, doulas, and career coaches. It offers the most comprehensive and cost-effective approach to fertility and menopause, with transparent coverage and third-party validated maternity outcomes. The platform also includes a personalized e-commerce experience. This enables women to make informed decisions about their health. Moreover, it is available on multiple devices.
SinReglas
SinReglas is the first Femtech start-up in LATAM that specialises in menopause support. Its mission is to break the taboo surrounding menopause and empower women to embrace their new phase of life. This can be accomplished through education and providing a range of products that address a range of symptoms.
Menopause is a silent milestone that impacts many aspects of women’s health, including heart health, bone strength, mental wellbeing, and productivity at work. As such, it is an essential part of a woman’s wellness journey, but remains misunderstood and stigmatized.
In response, SinReglas partners with companies to provide them with menopausal diagnostics and awareness workshops. Additionally, they offer employees access to a virtual health clinic that provides comprehensive care with a gender lens. In addition, they help to design inclusion policies and training programs that foster safer and more inclusive workplaces for women going through menopause. Their bespoke approach to women’s healthcare has been proven to increase talent retention and drive productivity.여자창업
Plenna
The Mexico-based femtech startup Plenna raised $4.4 million in a seed round led by Urban Innovation Fund with participation from Canary VC, Collaborative, 1984 VC, 500 Global, Bridge Latam, Amador Holdings, Nido Ventures, Integra Groupe and Phoenix Club. Its platform helps women navigate the gynecological care process from menstruation to menopause by providing comprehensive medical information and diagnostic support.소자본1인창업
Plenna is focused on preventing the problems caused by uncomprehensive and late diagnoses, which in turn can lead to serious complications such as ovarian cysts or fibroids, pelvic pain and urinary tract infections, according to its founders. The platform also aims to help break strong taboos around menstruation and visits to the gynecologist, as well as reduce the costs of healthcare and provide more accessible services to Mexican women.
Giovanna Abramo, MBA 2022, is a cofounder and CEO of Plenna, which provides a digital, branded experience for feminine health. Previously, she worked at Bain & Company and Moons, where she was responsible for leading strategy and operational model redesign projects in multiple industries.