Q&A: Why we’re expanding our menopause care solutions — and what it means for you. CEO Fiona Lake Waslander explains
This post was originally shared by Coral on June 2, 2025. Read the original post here. Menopause isn’t one-size-fits-all — and care should reflect that. At Coral, we believe every woman deserves support that honours the complexity and individuality of her journey. In this conversation, co-founder and CEO Fiona Lake Waslander shares the intention behind […]
Eli Health Raises $12M USD Series A to Launch the World’s First Instant Hormone Monitoring System
This post was originally shared by Eli Health on June 10, 2025. Read the original article here. Six years ago, Eli started with a bold idea: what if you could measure hormones in real-time—no lab, no delays, no barriers? Today, we’re proud to share a major milestone: we’ve raised $12M in Series A funding to […]
A Future Where Women’s Health Leads: The MUHC Foundation Launches $5 Million Movement for Change
This post was originally shared by Globe Newsire for McGill University Health Centre Foundation on May 28, 2025. Read the original article here. MONTREAL, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Women deserve health care designed with them in mind. They deserve research that includes them, care that reflects their needs, and a future where their […]
joni Launches BLEED: A Groundbreaking Anthology of Real Period Stories
Victoria – May 25th, 2025 – This Menstrual Hygiene Day, joni, Canada’s leading period care brand known for its commitment to sustainability and menstrual equity, is proud to announce the launch of BLEED – an anthology of real period stories written to be shared. This powerful collection features honest and deeply human stories that challenge […]
Canadian Innovation Revolutionizes Menstrual Health Worldwide with the Bfree Cup – The World’s First Boil-Free, Antibacterial Menstrual Cup
WINNIPEG, MB, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ – What if a simple, safe innovation could break taboos, restore dignity, and end period poverty? Enter the Bfree Cup, the world’s only antibacterial, boil-free menstrual cup, developed by Canadian social enterprise Women’s Global Health Innovations (WGHI). This small but mighty innovation is making a big impact on global health, gender equity, […]
Trusti Raises $300K Pre-Seed Round and Launches in Ontario with At-Home Rapid STI Testing Platform
Young founders aim to curb Canada’s sexual health crisis with at-home testing paired with premium virtual follow-up and digital education tools. trusti, a women-led healthtech startup, has announced the successful close of a $300,000 pre-seed funding round as it officially launches its at-home rapid STI testing platform in Ontario. The raise marks a major milestone […]
Revol Cares raises $2 million from Canadian angel investors
It’s probable that those who have a period know what it’s like to leak (or at least just a little). Sara Jónsdóttir knows the feeling. And when it happened to her at an internship, it inspired the idea for her final design project at university—a period underwear to protect those with a heavy flow. After prototyping […]
Canada’s Leading Pitch Program for Women Entrepreneurs Awards Finalists at The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale 2025
Photo Credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco. Pictured left to right: Lianna Genovese, CEO, ImaginAble Solutions; Ibukun Elebute, co-founder & COO, CELLECT Laboratories; Dr. Shari van de Pol, founder & CEO, CATTLEytics. VANCOUVER, BC, April 30, 2025—The Forum, a Canadian charity that mentors, educates, and champions women entrepreneurs, celebrates the three finalists of this year’s The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch — […]
Introducing Joeyband: FDA-registered, award-winning, expert-approved technology to support skin-to-skin contact for caregivers and babies
Parenting in the wellness era often means navigating a parade of gadgets more focused on “bouncing back” than the health of new families. So, many parents are surprised to discover this simple solution for maternal pain and infant development — which is incredibly accessible, affordable and science-backed. Skin-to-skin contact, especially in the first hour after […]
How Closing the Women’s Health Gap Can Unlock Billions in Investment
A conversation with Liza Vityuk, McKinsey & Company at the Femtech Canada Forum in Montreal Women’s health has been overlooked for far too long, leaving millions without the care and attention they deserve. But change is coming. New research is showing just how deep the gender health gap runs—and how much potential there is for […]