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March 18, 2020

"Femtech" moves beyond the fertility app

Tech targeting endometriosis and menopause are two of the hot new areas of femtech for founders and investors.


Amy Borrett

7 min read

It was the popularity of fertility tracking apps like Clue and Ava Health that first piqued the interest of global investors in femtech startups catering for overlooked women’s issues. 

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