Tia, women's health startup, lays off 23% of staff

My key takeaways (partly scroll down or go to my tiktok for full video) on the first day (founders day) of women's health week, an event happening in London for three days with everything women's health. Full video on my tiktok @pelby.health !!! https://lnkd.in/eVXhyqMb Day one was founders day which was so so interesting and topical for me as I start my journey in this start up world. All speakers were amazing and they are referenced in the video. We had talks on pr, legal, exit plans, ai, breaking into north America and grants & accelerators. Watch the video of my debrief and key learnings of an academic in this space. PR: USA and UK very different, Legal: Websites require legal documents have them in place and work your way up to other docs as you build. Exit: Early relationships with companies who could be a good fit to acquire you are so important. Accelerators and grants: some accelerators will do you MORE harm than good, so check in the industry what the feeling is first! NHS has a greT one it's very competitive but they do give detailed feedback even if rejected so you get free advice, good ways to improve and you can improve as many times as you want! Grants are always good to get especially as non dilutive funding - EIC from the EU is SUPER competitive but a great option, lots of flexibility to spend the money and you can spend outside of the EU. Breaking north America: relationships, networking with investors and companies is KEY. The ecosystem for start ups is very nice so you can build a great community for help and you will need that village to build a successful company. Also DO NOT treat the USA as one country, all states have different legal rules, insurance policies etc ESPECIALLY in women's health, so messaging, market fit, products, PR may need to be tweaked state dependent. But if you make it lots of opportunities, best to launch there (if your user is there) or come later once you've built some traction in the us market . #startup #medtech #womenshealth #whweurope #womenshealthweek #entrepreneur #founder

Nexus Connected ’s event on Women’s Health Tech, Fundraising, AI and Innovation was incredible. The passion to move women’s health forward is clear and the visions shared to create holistic solutions for overlooked issues by the Nexus team were inspiring. However, as someone who has spent the past six years in early-stage startups, I always find myself asking: can women’s health businesses truly be commercially viable? Because while the mission is clear, the models are often hard to make sustainable. 💬 Estia Ryan from Eka Ventures offered an interesting perspective: “Captivate consumer demand, prove the model, then move into public services.” 🔥 Nell Daly from the brilliant Revenge Fund added another crucial point: “We need true innovation. I’m tired of seeing the same menopause and mental health apps. Only with real innovation can we solve the commercial challenge.” A big thank you to Leo Tyson for such a thought-provoking discussion and to Grace Hatton, MD, MD for grounding the conversation with data that shows just how far behind we still are in women’s health. After building my PCOS community over the past three years, one thing is clear: Women are still overlooked. We need to change that, but we must also understand and work with the system we’re in to make that change last.

Empathy and investing — two words you don’t often hear together, but they absolutely belong in the same sentence. 💡 In this episode of Inside the Deal: Healthcare VCs to Watch, Carrie sits down with Salvatore DeTrane of Empactful Capital to explore how empathy can transform the investor–founder relationship. It’s a powerful reminder that in healthcare innovation, understanding the people behind the mission is just as important as the mission itself. A must-watch conversation for anyone who believes leadership and investment start with listening. 🎬 #HealthcareInnovation #EmpathyInLeadership #InsideTheDeal #HealthcareVC

What does EMPATHY have to do with investing?? A lot more than most people think. In my latest Inside the Deal: Healthcare VCs to Watch conversation, I sat down with Salvatore DeTrane, Managing Director of Empactful Capital, to talk about what empathy-driven investing really means in health tech, and how it might actually be the secret ingredient to long-term success. Sal shared how “Empactful” (with an E) reflects his belief that building in healthcare is hard, and that founders deserve investors who lead with empathy as much as capital. It’s about partnership, patience, and understanding the human side of innovation. As someone who works with founders and investors every day, that message really resonated. I’ve seen firsthand how the most successful partnerships are built on mutual respect and shared purpose — not just the terms of the deal. 🎬 You can watch our full conversation on Nixon Law Group’s blog: see the link in the comments below. What role do YOU think empathy plays in successful investing or leading a team? I’d love to hear your thoughts. #InsideTheDeal #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #VentureCapital

If we want better care for women, let's start by empowering the doctors who deliver it. At Amilis, we’re building tools that help independent doctors grow their practice, automate admin, and improve the patient experience — while closing the gender data gap through advanced diagnostics and AI. Thank you Dr. Randeep Singh Gill for recognising our mission to make women’s healthcare more productive, consistent, and human-centred. We’re not waiting for the system to change. We’re building the one that should already exist. 💜

Empowering Women's Brain Health at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Prickly Pear Health is making waves by showcasing its commitment to enhancing women’s brain health at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt. With a focus on tailored medical support, this initiative reflects the growing recognition of gender-specific healthcare needs. At ElevenX Capital, we believe that understanding niche markets, like women's health, reveals opportunities for innovation and impact. What do you think are the next steps for startups focused on specialized health markets? #investing #innovation #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

Most companies raising venture capital dollars in the D.C. area right now are government contracting firms, but one local health care startup still attracted funding from nearly a dozen investors. #dc #washingtondc #startups #healthcare

Duos, a digital health company launched by a former Optum executive who wanted to help seniors age at home, recently secured one of the largest investment deals for a Minnesota startup this year.

DUOS, a digital health company launched by a former Optum executive who wanted to help seniors age at home, recently secured one of the largest investment deals for a Minnesota startup this year.

Women’s Health Startup Midi Health Raises $50M to Power Longevity & AI in Midlife Care https://lnkd.in/gVueW5gk Midi Health Joanna Strober Sharon Meers Amy Gershkoff Bolles, Ph.D. AVP | Advance Venture Partners Emerson Collective Anne Wojcicki GV (Google Ventures) #venturecapital #startup #health