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September 13, 2021

Meet the healthtech removing the stigma around men’s sexual health

London-based Numan is part of a growing trend of men’s health startups tapping into a humble — but expanding — sector.


Riddhi Kanetkar

3 min read

Numan's founder Sokratis Papafloratos

London-based digital health startup Numan has just announced a $40m Series B — the largest raise in the space of men’s health in Europe to date. 

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