Why Cara Health is a leader in femtech

💃🏽 Female Founder Spotlight: Adrianne Nickerson & Elaine Purcell of Oula ⬇️ Spotlighted by LinkedIn as a top US startup of 2024, Oula is a modern maternity centre delivering an evidence-based, personalised pregnancy experience. 🤰🏾 I angel invested $20,000 into Oula in 2021. They have since gone on to raise a total of *$50Million* of funding, including backing from Female Founders Fund, GV (Google Ventures), January Ventures, 8VC and Chelsea Clinton's Metrodora Ventures. 💸 Oula aim to revolutionise maternity care with a new approach to pregnancy care. Offering a hybrid of in-person clinic care & virtual care, they currently have offices in New York City. Their hybrid model covers the entire spectrum of maternity care from pre-conception counselling through a patient’s postpartum period. 🐣🇺🇸 Oula is part of a new wave of ventures that are built by women, for women. Women's health has traditionally been underserved by investors but with $50Million in the bank, Oula are leading the way in showing that things are changing. 💰 The female founding team has deep experience of working in healthcare and are bringing maternity care into the modern tech-enabled age. 🏥 🏥 Find out more in the comments about how Oula is setting a new standard in maternity care ⬇ -- ♻ Re-share if this resonated with you. 👩🏽⚕️ Follow Dr Fiona Pathiraja-Møller for more. #femtech #healthcare #femaleinvestor #famtech #maternity

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻! 🎉 We've kicked off the test phase at 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘁!  After 10 months of hard work, we’ve gained valuable insights. 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆; 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 👶 Our philosophy is to get Bundle It out into the world ASAP as the real magic happens when we listen to our users! 💬 Flexibility and a clear vision are key as we navigate this journey. we see the launch as just the start, and 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮'𝘀! 🦎 Our mission is to organize and enhance our users digital life, as long as we listen to feedback and keep our ego's in check, we’ll succeed! 💪. Just three weeks until our full launch! 🚀 Stay tuned for updates! Credits for the orginal image go to : Andreas Horn #bundleit #organizeyourdigitallife #digitalwellness #startup #womanintech #businessinsights

Sometimes, the most innovative business ideas stem from your own experiences. That was the case for Adrianne Nickerson, who, while navigating her own maternity journey, saw a gap in the market when it came to maternity care. “I was talking to friends about what their experiences were like having kids,” she says. “At best, people described something that was impersonal and transactional, and at worst, something that felt really dangerous.” In 2019, Nickerson launched Oula with a founding team of women who were also navigating similar stages of maternity. The company, which ranks on LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Startups list, is redesigning pregnancy care for women through its modern maternity clinics — which combine obstetrics and midwifery care. Since its founding, Oula has raised over $50 million in funding, with clinics in Manhattan and Brooklyn and plans for expansion (https://lnkd.in/eAYWBSXb).  Weigh in below: What other emerging companies in the women’s health space are you excited about right now? Check out what other companies made LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Startups list: https://lnkd.in/USTopStartups2024.

How Can Founder Moms Balance Pregnancy and Startup Success? #FemaleFounders #EntrepreneurMom #StartupJourney #WorkLifeBalance Hey everyone! 🌟 I’m a female entrepreneur who’s been navigating the startup world for just over a year now. Together with my two co-founders, we’ve got a solid plan laid out for this year, but I’m also thinking about expanding my family! 🤰 So here’s where I could really use your wisdom: Have any of you had babies while managing your entrepreneurial journey? I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether there are better or worse times in a startup's life to make this leap. Some concerns have popped up, like my male colleague expressing worry that investors might have a negative perception if they see a female CEO is pregnant. However, a consultant reassured us that times are changing, and if they do react badly, they probably aren’t the right investors for us in the first place. 💪 Here are some pain points to consider: Investor Perceptions: Will they take you seriously? Or will they question your commitment? 🤔 Time... Answers:  https://lnkd.in/gPJxTvhs .

How Can Founder Moms Balance Pregnancy and Startup Success? #FemaleFounders #EntrepreneurMom #StartupJourney #WorkLifeBalance Hey everyone! 🌟 I’m a female entrepreneur who’s been navigating the startup world for just over a year now. Together with my two co-founders, we’ve got a solid plan laid out for this year, but I’m also thinking about expanding my family! 🤰 So here’s where I could really use your wisdom: Have any of you had babies while managing your entrepreneurial journey? I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether there are better or worse times in a startup's life to make this leap. Some concerns have popped up, like my male colleague expressing worry that investors might have a negative perception if they see a female CEO is pregnant. However, a consultant reassured us that times are changing, and if they do react badly, they probably aren’t the right investors for us in the first place. 💪 Here are some pain points to consider: Investor Perceptions: Will they take you seriously? Or will they question your commitment? 🤔 Time... Answers:  https://lnkd.in/gNmawGMC .

How can tech startups support a breastfeeding-friendly culture? 👀 Creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment goes way beyond offering a physical space. It involves creating a culture of understanding and flexibility, prioritising health and safety and providing practical support that empowers parents to balance their work and personal lives effectively. In this article, Maternity Mentor discusses five key strategies organisations should implement to create a breastfeeding-friendly environment, from encouraging open dialogue to providing flexibility 👇👇 #StartupsMagazine #Startups #Entrepreneur #TechStartups

🚀Zing CEO Tanya Parfenyuk: A Story of Resilience in Fundraising In a recent article for EU-Startups, Zing Coach (ZNG) CEO Tanya Parfenyuk 🇺🇦shares her experience of raising €10 million in Series A funding while pregnant. “Pregnancy brings unique challenges, but with the right mindset, preparation, and support, it doesn’t have to derail your entrepreneurial journey,” Tanya writes. Her story reveals a powerful truth: entrepreneurship is filled with obstacles, but being pregnant doesn’t change who you are as a leader. Instead, pregnancy can become a unique opportunity to demonstrate resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to your business. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dvxCWJMC

🌟 Pregnant and Pitching: Redefining Resilience in the Startup World 🌟 🚀 Building a startup is challenging enough, but doing it while pregnant? That’s a testament to unparalleled strength, vision, and leadership. Tanya Parfenyuk 🇺🇦, CEO and co-founder of Zing Coach (ZNG), shares her inspiring journey of successfully raising $10M in Series A funding while navigating pregnancy — proving that motherhood and entrepreneurship can thrive together. 🌈 Breaking Barriers for Female Founders Women founders face staggering inequities in funding: 💡 38% of business owners are women, yet only 2%-3% of venture capital goes to women-led startups. 👩💻 62% of female founders report discrimination during fundraising. Tanya’s story is a rallying cry for change. Pregnancy, often seen as a setback, can instead demonstrate: ✅ Exceptional commitment and long-term vision. ✅ Advanced team-building skills. ✅ Resilience under challenging circumstances. 🔑 Key Takeaways for Pregnant Founders 1️⃣ Transparency is Power: 🤝 Open communication with investors builds trust. 📋 Disclosing a pregnancy demonstrates honesty and confidence in your ability to navigate challenges. 2️⃣ Proactive Planning Reassures Investors: 🗂️ Develop a comprehensive maternity plan: - Timeline for expected absences. - Clear delegation of responsibilities. - Strategies to maintain momentum during transitions. 3️⃣ Health First, Always: 💪 Pregnancy brings unique challenges. Prioritize your health to ensure you can lead effectively. 🚫 Skip the late-night parties and long trips, but don’t pause your fundraising goals. 🏆 Tanya Parfenyuk 🇺🇦 Success Story Under Tanya’s leadership, Zing Coach (ZNG) has: 🌟 Surpassed 1M app downloads. 🌟 Achieved the highest retention rate in its category. 🌟 Raised $10M in Series A funding, completed in just six months during her pregnancy. 💬 A Message to Founders: Being a pregnant founder means balancing the weight of creating life and building a company. It’s not easy, but it’s doable. Let’s normalize celebrating founders who navigate these dual roles. 🙌 💡 Remember: Pregnancy isn’t a pause button; it’s a power boost! 🚀 ✨ For the full inspirational article, go to Crunchbase here👇https://lnkd.in/dksVMUsN #Female #Founders #Pregnant #Pitching #Startup #Leadership #Diversity #Tech #VentureCapital #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #startups #entrepreneurs #innovators #future #success #motivation #inspiration

Flo Health Inc. has recently secured over $200 million in funding from General Atlantic, making it the first European FemTech company to achieve Unicorn status. The company, founded and led by a male CEO, raised this funding round exclusively from a predominantly male-led private equity firm, which has sparked some controversy. Some argue that a women's health company led by a male CEO and funded by a mostly male VC firm highlights ongoing issues within the women's health industry and the challenges many female founders face in raising funds. Despite these valid concerns, the significant level of funding underscores the growth potential of the FemTech space and signals continued growth and recovery within digital health in 2024.

How Can Founder Moms Balance Pregnancy and Startup Success? #FemaleFounders #EntrepreneurMom #StartupJourney #WorkLifeBalance Hey everyone! 🌟 I’m a female entrepreneur who’s been navigating the startup world for just over a year now. Together with my two co-founders, we’ve got a solid plan laid out for this year, but I’m also thinking about expanding my family! 🤰 So here’s where I could really use your wisdom: Have any of you had babies while managing your entrepreneurial journey? I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether there are better or worse times in a startup's life to make this leap. Some concerns have popped up, like my male colleague expressing worry that investors might have a negative perception if they see a female CEO is pregnant. However, a consultant reassured us that times are changing, and if they do react badly, they probably aren’t the right investors for us in the first place. 💪 Here are some pain points to consider: Investor Perceptions: Will they take you seriously? Or will they question your commitment? 🤔 Time... Answers:  https://lnkd.in/gxJacU7Q .