Healthtech startup Elvie, which develops women’s health products including a breast pump and pelvic floor trainer, has been acquired by a US rival.
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March 28, 2025
UK femtech startup Elvie acquired by US rival Willow
One investor says the deal shows how difficult it is to scale up startups in the UK
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