May 2025 has kept the femtech fire burning, with startups raising funds to address critical women’s health challenges like perimenopause, vaginal infections, endometriosis, and more. From non-invasive diagnostics to workplace benefits for parents, this month’s funding rounds showcase the diversity and urgency of femtech innovation.
With standout raises like Hims & Hers’ massive $1B convertible debt offering and Overture Life’s $20.6M for IVF automation, the sector is proving its potential to transform healthcare. Here’s a breakdown of the most exciting femtech funding rounds from May 2025, spotlighting the visionary founders driving change.
♀️1. Valerie - raised £514K in pre-seed funding
→ Founded by: Olly Johnson and Wizz Selvey
Valerie, a perimenopause wellness brand, is empowering women with tailored solutions for this often-overlooked life stage. The £514K pre-seed round will fuel product development and market expansion, helping women navigate perimenopause with confidence.
♀️2. UVISA - secured $600K and approval for clinical trial
→ Founded by: Ella Smoraczewska Harris
Medtech startup UVISA is pioneering light therapy for vaginal infections. With $600K in funding and regulatory approval for clinical trials, the company is poised to bring a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment to women worldwide.
♀️3. Magcath - secured €535K in funding
→ Founded by: Marie Ihlemann
Danish company Magcath is tackling incontinence with an innovative device designed for comfort and efficacy. The €535K raise will support their European launch, bringing relief to women across the continent.
♀️4. Cacto Health - secured €400K in funding
→ Founded by: Ida Grønborg
Cacto Health is developing home-based lymphedema detection tools for breast cancer survivors. Their €400K funding will advance this technology, offering women a proactive way to monitor their health post-treatment.
♀️5. Pro Parents - raised €1M in funding
→ Founded by: Joyce Knappe
Dutch startup Pro Parents is transforming workplace benefits to better support working parents. Their €1M raise will expand their platform, making it easier for employers to provide family-friendly solutions.
♀️6. Overture Life - raised $20.6M in funding
→ Founded by: Hans Gangeskar
Overture Life is revolutionizing IVF with automation technology and recently secured a CLIA license. Their $20.6M round will scale these innovations, making fertility treatments more efficient and accessible.
♀️7. Coologics - secured $3M in funding
→ Founded by: Kim Langdon
Coologics is developing a drug-free device to treat vaginal infections, offering a new approach to women’s health. The $3M raise will support product development and clinical validation.
♀️8. Hims & Hers - secured $1B in convertible debt offering
→ Founded by: Andrew Dudum
Hims & Hers, a leader in telehealth and wellness, raised a staggering $1B to fuel expansion. This massive funding will enhance their platform, delivering personalized health solutions to women and beyond.
♀️9. NextGen Jane - secured $2.2M NIH grant
→ Founded by: Ridhi Tariyal
NextGen Jane is developing a non-invasive diagnostic for endometriosis, a condition affecting millions. Their $2.2M NIH grant will accelerate research, bringing hope for earlier and easier detection.
♀️10. SpotitEarly - raised $20.3M in funding
→ Founded by: Roi Ophir, Ariel Ben Dayan, Ohad Sharon and Udi Bobrovsky
SpotitEarly is launching AI and dog-powered breast cancer detection technology in the U.S. Their $20.3M raise will support the rollout of this innovative, non-invasive screening solution.
♀️11. ReproNovo - secured $65M Series A
→ Founded by: Jean Marie Duvall, Joan-Carles Arce and BingMei Hao
ReproNovo is advancing reproductive medicine with cutting-edge treatments. Their $65M Series A will drive research and expand access to next-generation fertility solutions.
♀️12. PHASE Scientific - secured $34M in funding
→ Founded by: Ricky Chiu
PHASE Scientific is developing urine-based diagnostics for women’s health. Their $34M raise will accelerate the creation of accessible, non-invasive testing solutions.
♀️13. hormona - raised $6.7M in funding
→ Founded by: Jasmine Tagesson and Karolina Löfqvist
hormona is developing AI-powered at-home hormone testing.
♀️14. WellTheory - raised $5M in funding
→ Founded by: Ellen Rudolph, Claire Rudolph and Wallace Torres
WellTheory is an early-stage startup on a mission to reverse the autoimmune epidemic.
Femtech (female technology) refers to software, diagnostics, products, and services that use technology to support and improve women’s health. This includes everything from reproductive health and fertility solutions to menopause care, maternal health, and period products. With an increasing number of startups and investors recognizing the importance of women's health solutions, femtech is becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare.
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