We recap our recent investments, celebrate the accomplishments of other women, track relevant policy and share our research.

Olivia participated in the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Summit to discuss Ingeborg’s approach to investing in innovation that is built with women in mind.

Helaina, a maker of human-equivalent bioactive proteins such as lactoferrin, has raised a $45 million Series B.

Icon, which helps businesses offer affordable retirement savings plans to employees, has raised $9.2 million in seed funding.

First lady Jill Biden announced the investment, which is part of a broader White House push to increase funding for the study of women’s health.

In this report, we introduce the ”wealthspan,” a framework that inclusively outlines the building blocks of consumer financial control for everyone. Because only when we distinctly consider the unique needs of female consumers can we tap into the full $10 trillion wealthspan opportunity.

Comedian Amy Schumer, actor Connie Britton, and execs from OpenAI, Meta, and Uber are among the diverse set of new investors in a $5 million fundraise for Midi Health, a virtual health care provider for women in midlife that has raised $103 million in total funding.

The venture capital industry has notoriously underfunded women; AI experts share insights on whether AI can lead to better investment outcomes for all.

Jenny Abramson and Heidi Patel have signed up investors such as Melinda French Gates and UBS for their third Rethink Impact fund, boosting assets under management to more than half a billion.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the Executive Order to Support Moms, Protect Babies, and Improve Maternal Health on March 6, 2024. Since then, stakeholders have collaborated to develop new policies, programs and approaches to improve health outcomes for pregnant women, new moms and babies.

This summer, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an advisory warning emphasizing that parenting can negatively impact well-being and highlighting the urgent need for collective support for parents and families.

After Paul Graham’s viral “founder mode” essay, there's now a new debate about the double standard that prevents female founders from operating their startups as their male counterparts do.

In this episode of Second Opinion, Leslie Schrock, author of Bumpin’ and Fertility Rules, joins Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz and Luba Greenwood to discuss women’s health, men’s health and fertility. 

California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits Millie Clinic in Berkeley, a new kind of maternity clinic built by moms, for moms.

People with PCOS are four to seven times more likely to have depression and anxiety, three to six times more likely to have an eating disorder, and 8.47 times more likely to attempt suicide.

By drawing data out of tampons and pads, startups hope to shed light on poorly understood diseases.

Femtech entrepreneurs — buoyed by technology — have decided that many medical solutions must be completely reimagined, not just redesigned.

The vast majority of cell lines used in preclinical research are from individuals of European ancestry.

Every year, Good Housekeeping’s team of experts evaluate the top parenting items for kids of all ages and rate them on their innovation and problem-solving capabilities. Hearth Display was featured as the most helpful family organizer. 

Starting this fall, women will be able to use a simple swab to screen for cervical cancer. The method offers an alternative to a procedure that many dread — and promises to address disparities in who develops the disease.

Ovaries age faster than the rest of the body. Figuring out how to slow menopause might help all of us age better.

Around 76% of high-performing women receive negative feedback compared to only 2% of men.

Around 76% of high-performing women receive negative feedback compared to only 2% of men.

Why hasn’t someone built a PathAI for reproductive endocrinology?

Angel City FC is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world following an agreement by Willow Bay and Bob Iger to purchase a controlling stake in the National Women's Soccer League franchise at a $250 million valuation. 

We recap our recent investments, celebrate the accomplishments of other women, track relevant policy and share our research.

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Venture capital funding overall has surged in recent years, but the numbers haven’t leapt forward for female founders at the same pace.

Anu Duggal, the founding partner at Female Founders Fund, guest wrote a recent Term Sheet essay on how women's health has been ignored for most of history and why this is the year to double down.

The founder is upending industries — and erasing stigma — with her trademark sense of humor.

Across the globe, male sperm count is on the decline — a decades-long drop that has been alternately blamed on pesticides, heavy metals, obesity, and potentially microplastics.

A 2023 report found that 1 in 3 working moms said they are somewhat, very, or extremely likely to leave their jobs for stay-at-home parenthood in the next two years.

After sharing a public playbook on its leave policy, Bobbie launched a grant program that provided hundreds of parents with stipends, to draw attention to the lack of federal paid leave.

Ritu Narayan, Zum CEO, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss using electric school buses across America and the big win for the company in Oakland, Calif.

The campaign was deemed indecent by a billboard company ahead of Mother’s Day.

The bottom line is women need access to paid leave, flexible work and affordable childcare.

Led by CEO and co-founder Dr. Dina Radenkovic, the biotech company showcased the intricate cellular engineering and manufacturing processes behind Fertilo. The novel solution contains engineered ovarian support cells (OSCs), aimed at maturing eggs outside the body.

The fastest-growing region in the state, Northwest Arkansas, has become the target for an out-of-state venture capital firm that recently held its second annual Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit in Bentonville.

When women leave the workforce, it costs the economy some $650+ billion each year, yet workplaces still don’t support them.

League One Volleyball (LOVB) — the largest brand in youth volleyball with its professional volleyball league launching in the U.S. later this year — announced that it has entered into a new media rights agreement with ESPN to present pro matches across its linear networks and digital platforms.

Women make up more than half the US population, and yet, women’s health has been chronically underfunded and understudied. This discussion explored broad definitions of “ROI” and why now is the time to champion investment in women’s health.

We are at a time now where the financial position of women is stronger than ever, however, the barriers that have historically impeded women persist. This discussion explored the tension between these headwinds and tailwinds and the opportunities to take action today.

Heartland Forward announced new research and a corresponding action plan to offer practical solutions for policymakers, providers, insurers, philanthropists and businesses working to improve outcomes for mother and child.

Walmart is adding a day care and preschool as the second major amenity to open on its new campus.

Meet the boundaries-pushing female founders that grew their collective 2023 revenue to more than $8.86 billion and raised $6.2 billion in funding to date.

The women who are working to change the VC world.

Important women’s health information is being blocked by social media giants including Instagram and Facebook, perpetuating the stigma that surrounds gynecological health.

One of the hardest things about being pregnant is learning what to eat for maximum digestive comfort and nutrition. Once the baby is born, the nutrition guessing game continues on which foods are ideal for postpartum and nursing.

“It's never been a better time to be a woman investor. We’re entering into a newfound phase of economic power that we’re calling ‘the Feminization of Wealth,’” Ellevest founder and CEO Sallie Krawcheck said.

The singer isn't shy about her support for reproductive rights.

Veterans who are unmarried or in same-sex marriages will be able to access broader reproductive care, at a time when it faces post-Roe legal challenges in several states.

Data reveals remarkable growth in cumulative deal activity for female founders over the past decade, as well as a growing share of the country’s total activity.

The governor signed an executive order to create a new steering committee, the Arkansas Strategic Committee for Maternal Health, that will seek to improve Arkansas’ ranking as the worst state in the nation for maternal mortality.

Women and men tend to deploy wealth in different ways. That could mean net social benefits as trillions trickle down to younger generations.

The women named to the inaugural CNBC Changemakers list are creating a pattern of what it takes to defy the odds, innovate and thrive in a volatile business landscape.

While it is well known that women live longer lives on average, it is much less known that they spend 25% more years in poor health.

We recap our recent investments, celebrate the accomplishments of other women, track relevant policy and share our research.

Meet 100 GPs who are building the venture funds of the future.

Millie is redesigning the current standard of U.S. maternity care to create better outcomes at lower costs.

Product testing startup Highlight has appointed Priyanka Carr, formerly of SurveyMonkey, to its leadership team as chief operating officer and president.

Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health has launched a digital platform for Arkansas parents to share their personal experiences before, during and after pregnancy.

Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health is gathering stories from families impacted by poor maternal health outcomes.

Right now, half of all wealth is held by Boomers. Over the next 20 years, it will be inherited.

Osaka and Bobbie are introducing the N.O. Support Grant to help new parents have the resources they need for their families to thrive.

As women have gained increasing economic power, their influence has expanded. Women control or influence over 85% of consumer spending.

A recent study from the Census Bureau took a look at the relationship between education and the gender wage gap. According to the data, increasing the number of women with bachelor’s degrees won’t change difference in earnings.

During the conversation, administration officials emphasized the importance of investing in women’s health and addressing the maternal mortality crisis that disproportionately impacts women of color and women who live in rural areas.

The justices transformed a long-shot case into a historic turning point — shooting down compromise and testing the boundaries of how the law is decided.

Milk banks like the newly established one at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock take donated breast milk, then pasteurize, package and distribute it. Donations can be made at depots like Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

The move sets up a high-stakes fight over the drug that could sharply curtail access to the medication, even in states where abortion remains legal.

Women have long faced challenges when it comes to their access and quality of healthcare, due in large part to sex and gender biases and a lack of representation in medical research. Fortunately, momentum is building to resolve these systemic issues and improve outcomes for women.

Preteen girls are hooked on elaborate regimens, with lip masks, fruity mists and serums, to get “glowy skin.”

Since angels began investing in startups in the ’70s and ’80s, women have been dramatically underrepresented. A new generation is blowing past traditional barriers and diving in.

InvestmentNews selected the fastest growing fee-only RIAs based on data reported to the Securities Exchange Commission.

Several startups such as BIOMILQ and Helaina are working on new kinds of infant nutrition products that promise to better mimic parts of human breast milk — and may lead to advances in adult nutrition along the way.

For every man celebrated as an AI trailblazer, there exists a phenomenal woman who is also making significant contributions to sculpt the field.

The predicted $1.28 billion revenue based on matchday earnings, broadcast and commercial revenue is “at least 300 per cent higher” than their previous valuation three years ago, Deloitte said.

Katie focuses on investments in the consumer sector and was a leader of the all-female investment team for Spanx, the revolutionary womenswear brand.

More women than ever are claiming their seat at the table in VC investing.

Whether you’re a new parent, looking for gift ideas for new-parent friends, or embarking on the daunting task of creating a registry, this post is for you.

Child care and maternal health are not women’s issues. They are critical pieces of the puzzle for families and communities to thrive.

From the Food and Drug Administration to the Office for Civil Rights, and even the Drug Enforcement Administration, take a look at what these groups do and and the regulatory frameworks they enforce.

Until recently, parenthood technology — or ParentTech — was unrecognized in the startup landscape, existing on the fringes of more visible verticals like Digital Health, EdTech, and FinTech.

The infant death rate in the U.S. rose by 3 percent in 2022 to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, the first significant increase in about 20 years.

Clinton invested in Summer Health, a startup pediatric telehealth platform that announced its expansion into primary care for kids through a text-based service.

Some period pants contain high levels of silver that could have health and environmental implications for consumers, an investigation has found.

To launch the initiative, led by first lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council, President Biden will direct multiple agencies to deliver recommendations to advance women’s health research within 45 days.

In 2022, only 2% of venture capital dollars went to startups founded by all-women teams, and over 80% of VC investments went to all-men founding teams.

By investing in women-led funds and early-stage companies, Pivotal wants to help transform the way the venture capital industry looks at women.

President Biden announced the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, an effort led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council.

Venture Capital Journal crunched the data we’ve been collecting about women-led firms and found that they have closed on a combined $1.8B for 24 funds so far this year.

It’s time for innovative solutions to offer women agency over when, or if, they go through menopause at all.

Marissa Evans Alden and Stephanie Choi sold their startup, Sawyer, to DaySmart, a business management software provider.

Ms. Wolfe Herd, who founded the women-centered dating app in 2014, will be replaced by Lidiane Jones, the chief executive of Slack.

Unequal pay, no paid leave, and obscenely high child care costs — life for American working moms has perhaps never been worse. This social entrepreneur is battling to change that.

The device offers individual profiles for each household member (with kid-friendly templates) to take ownership of their responsibilities, whether it be doing homework or taking out the trash.

Millennials are facing an elder care crisis nobody prepared them for.

We recap our recent investments, celebrate the accomplishments of other women, track relevant policy and share our research.

We believe there are sizable investment opportunities in the Motherhood Market and that over the next decade, the industry is primed for disruption. Our deep-dive research explores the forces reshaping today’s motherhood complex.

SelfMade enables moms to stand up their professional businesses on their own terms with freedom and confidence through one platform.