7 European VCs Investing in Femtech
On Tue, Jul 9, 2024, venture capital investment in femtech in Europe reached over €334 million.
On Tue, Jul 9, 2024, venture capital investment in femtech in Europe reached over €334 million.
Femtech refers to technology designed specifically for women's health. This can include applications like period trackers, devices such as breast pumps, and wearables that monitor fertility.
In Europe, the primary areas of femtech venture capital investment include menstruation care, reproductive health, and general wellness. However, the industry remains predominantly male-led, with only 21% of femtech companies having a female co-founder. Since 2014, only 10% of venture capital funding in this sector has been directed to companies with female founders.
Based in London, Goddess Gaia Ventures focuses on women's health and performance. Established in 2021, the firm invests in technologies related to sports, longevity, female cancers, mental health, and reproductive health.
Operating from Stockholm, The Case for Her invests in menstruation and sexual well-being sectors. Founded in 2017, the firm supports companies leading advancements in women's health.
On Tue, Jul 9, 2024, venture capital investment in femtech in Europe reached over €334 million.
Calm/Storm Ventures is a leading femtech investor globally and a key player in European healthtech. The firm supports various innovative healthcare companies.
Essity Ventures funds businesses focused on life-stage solutions, hygiene, sustainability, and health. They aim to support innovations that enhance living standards and health worldwide.
The Craftory is a venture capital firm that seeks progressive companies, including those in the femtech sector, working to improve women's health and combat period poverty.
Based in Denmark, Unconventional Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed startups led by underrepresented founders, including those in female health.
Ada Ventures supports visionary founders across Europe, focusing on climate equity, economic empowerment, and healthy aging. While not exclusively femtech-focused, they are interested in innovative solutions for societal challenges.
Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.
