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From Women For Women is a new unique breast pad developed by B-gin A-ge.

SheFly is a retailer of women's outdoor-based apparel products intended for women and people of all genders. Founded in 2018 by co-founders Georgia Grace, Bianca Gonzale, and Charlotte Massey. The company operates in Gunnison, Colorado.

Amira Health is a company focused on improving menopause care through an innovative app-based platform. This platform offers a range of solutions to help women track and manage menopause symptoms. Key features include a sensor bracelet that monitors the impact of menopause on daily life and a smart mattress pad designed to alleviate hot flashes. By combining personalized data with artificial intelligence and expert guidance, Amira Health provides tailored treatment plans that empower women to effectively manage their symptoms and enhance their overall quality of life.

Femly LLC, established in 2016 and based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, specializes in manufacturing and distributing eco-friendly feminine hygiene care products. Its offerings include organic cotton tampons, day and night pads, menstrual cups, and related items, all designed to be environmentally sustainable and non-toxic. Femly provides direct-to-consumer services through a monthly subscription and online ordering platform, with home delivery options. Additionally, it supplies restrooms at various organizations, such as hotels, co-working spaces, and colleges. The company's products are available for purchase exclusively through its online platform.

Fillow is a company focused on transforming the feminine hygiene industry by offering innovative period care products designed for modern women. Its product line features a unique combination of the convenience of tampons and the reusability of menstrual cups, ensuring a long-lasting and leak-free experience. By providing easy-to-use and environmentally-friendly alternatives, Fillow aims to empower menstruators while maintaining comfort and hygiene. The company's commitment to creating practical and effective solutions addresses the needs of women seeking reliable and mess-free options during their menstrual cycle.

Uwila Warrior is a women's underwear company that focuses on providing luxurious and comfortable undergarments. Specializing in silk and seamless designs, the brand offers a range of products including silk underwear, lace styles, thongs, and hipsters. Constructed from lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics, their products are designed to keep women cool and dry throughout the day. Uwila Warrior aims to deliver colorful and beautiful underwear that caters to the diverse needs of women in various moments of their lives, combining functionality with elegance.

BrightCure Ltd. is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing probiotic-based therapies aimed at treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). Founded in 2019, BrightCure addresses the significant challenge of recurrent and difficult-to-treat UTIs, which affect a large portion of the global population, particularly women. Conventional UTI treatments often fall short in effectiveness and can lead to serious side effects, contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections. The company focuses on leveraging the natural microbiome to eliminate harmful bacteria while restoring beneficial flora. BrightCure's flagship product, a bioactive intimate cream, is designed to enhance the natural immune response and support urinary tract health. The UTI treatment market is projected to grow significantly, reflecting the urgent need for effective solutions. BrightCure has received recognition for its innovative approach, including seed investment from SOSV and accolades in various competitions, underscoring its potential impact in the healthcare sector.

IMMA Health specializes in remote fertility monitoring, empowering women to manage their fertility journey at home. The company's core product is an automated, AI-driven intravaginal ultrasound device, coupled with a dedicated mobile app. This system allows women to perform self-administered transvaginal scans in the comfort and privacy of their homes, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits and associated stress. IMMA's innovative approach aims to create a comprehensive, dedicated, and innovative environment for fertility care.

90 days from launch (Dec 20): - 4 paying clients in 90 days, 25 days sales cycle. - 10,000 users covering all 10 largest cities of Israel. Together with our SafeUPer we - Create a Safe World for Women - One community at a time. Create – We believe people must take an action, getting out of our comfort zone, to achieve this change. Sharing stories is simply not enough. Safe – We believe being safe is a basic right of all women, and like all women right achieved by previous generations, it will be gained with sweat and tears. World – We are facing a global problem, documented for at least two millennia (2,000 yrs), maybe the only problem impacting women daily, of all ages, countries, backgrounds and beliefs. Therefore. We believe it should be solved globally, empowering women all around the world to bring safety to their local communities. Women – We believe that when women will have peace, men too will have peace. Men have proven that they are unable to bring peace and safety by themselves to themselves nor to women. Therefore, we need to lead and bring it together.

Soshe Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to support women's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The app facilitates birth preparation and planning, enabling women to articulate their preferences for labor and delivery. It also serves as a valuable resource for doulas, midwives, and childbirth educators, allowing them to assist their clients in navigating their birth choices. Additionally, the application features an online community where users can engage with instructors to ask questions and seek guidance throughout their pregnancy journey. By providing real-time labor support, Soshe aims to enhance childbirth satisfaction and reduce the likelihood of unplanned cesarean sections. Soshe Inc. was established in 2018 and was previously known as STRAMA INC.

Wolomi is a digital platform dedicated to supporting women of color throughout their pregnancy journey. The application offers a community-focused environment where users can access resources, engage in forums, and receive expert consultations. Its primary aim is to empower expecting mothers by providing culturally relevant health information and addressing the unique challenges they face during pregnancy. By fostering a sense of safety and connection, Wolomi helps women of color navigate the complexities of pregnancy and healthcare, ultimately enhancing their overall experience.

Brazen is a platform for empowering and equipping people with periods. Brazen helps women to have a healthy cycle, feeling good about their body, and being brazen about pursuing their dreams. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Gina Life is femtech company developing a platform of biomarkers strategy supported by AI for early detection in women’s health space.

Gina Life is femtech company developing a platform of biomarkers strategy supported by AI for early detection in women’s health space.

Viv provides women with earth-friendly period care products. They provide delivery services.

Brazen is a platform for empowering and equipping people with periods. Brazen helps women to have a healthy cycle, feeling good about their body, and being brazen about pursuing their dreams. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Lilu Inc. is a women’s health company based in New York, specializing in innovative solutions for new mothers. Founded in 2016, the company develops tech-enabled devices aimed at improving the breastfeeding experience. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class device that employs patented pneumatic massage technology to mimic natural breastfeeding motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort associated with traditional breast pumps. Lilu's products, including the massage bra and pumping cover, are sold online and have received positive feedback from customers, who appreciate their effectiveness and user-friendly design. By addressing common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers, Lilu seeks to empower women while promoting a more manageable breastfeeding journey.

SheChef is a national professional networking & development organization for women chefs of color and our allies.

RADIAN jeans is a designer and manufacturer specializing in casual wear and jeans for women. The company operates an online store where customers can purchase a range of products, including deep-pocket straight jeans, shoes, bags, and accessories. RADIAN jeans focuses on providing comfort and style, incorporating technical fabrics with performance features into their designs. The jeans are specifically crafted with deep, subtle pockets to accommodate everyday essentials such as phones, keys, and wallets, thereby enhancing the functionality and practicality of women's wardrobes. Through its offerings, RADIAN aims to support women in improving their everyday lifestyle.

Women Who Drone is an online platform and community dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering women in the field of drone technology. The organization offers a variety of services, including personalized drone lessons, workshops, and online courses. It aims to foster a supportive environment through a global network of women and mentors who share a passion for flying drones. Additionally, Women Who Drone facilitates career opportunities and connections within the drone industry, ensuring that women have access to resources and guidance as they navigate their journeys in this evolving field. Through content creation, storytelling, and events, the platform strengthens its community and promotes the representation of women in the drone sector.

Hera Project is an online Health App that improves the health of Syrian refugee women and children.

Wear Love joy is a ecommerce company that provides clothing for women.

Black Girls Nutrition is a customized online platform designed to empower overweight and obese women. They offer women of color the chance to break the cycle of dieting, lose weight, and connect with other women like themselves. They connect women to inspire healthy eating and help them share experiences with other women, enabling users to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

FindSisterhood Inc is a company that has developed an application aimed at providing women with an anonymous social networking platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, the application enables self-verified female users to ask and answer questions on a variety of topics, including motherhood, fertility, sexuality, and self-worth. Utilizing one-way cryptography, the platform ensures user anonymity, allowing women to engage in conversations freely and without judgment. Since its launch, FindSisterhood has gathered tens of thousands of stories from women worldwide and employs machine learning to enhance its understanding of user content and improve the assistance provided to its community. The focus of FindSisterhood is to create a safe, untraceable space for women to share their experiences and seek support.

KUSHAE offers feminine personal care items. They provide a wide range of goods, including spray, body wash, lotions, and more. They also provide free shipping on orders of $60 or more.

Kwema, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing personal safety for women through innovative technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Kwema has developed a device that connects individuals in danger with immediate assistance from security services. Their flagship product includes a fashionable wearable, such as a bracelet or a smart badge reel equipped with a hidden duress button, allowing users to discreetly alert friends, family, and nearby community members in case of an emergency. The system also facilitates responses from private or public security services within its network. In addition to wearable devices, Kwema offers software aimed at promoting safer communities for women, ensuring that users can access help efficiently and unobtrusively in potentially threatening situations.

Wunder is a reusable underwear for women with urinary incontinence, an issue impacting quality of life of women of all ages, but especially the 65+ population. Sales of adult incontinence products are forecasted to increase to $2.7 billion by 2020, but current solutions are unreliable and wasteful.

Reia is focused on developing a range of women's health products, specifically designed to address the medical needs of contemporary women. The company's initial offering is a reimagined pessary, a non-surgical device intended for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that affects approximately 50% of women over the age of 55. Traditional pessaries often pose challenges related to comfort and ease of use, making them difficult for women to insert and remove independently. Reia's innovative design aims to empower women by allowing them to manage their pessaries comfortably and confidently, thereby providing effective support for pelvic organ prolapse without the need for surgical intervention.

This project started with the end-user in mind. Through the biocontrol of Striga with the FOXY T14 toothpick technology, their goals are to reduce labor and increase crop yield for smallholder farmers. Ultimately, this technology will: improve health through more nutritious, diversified crops (impacting both physical and mental wellbeing); increase income by providing enough yield for both family use and sale; and provide greater access to education due to this increased income. Because the vast majority of maize farmers are women, these results will also impact women's empowerment, which will be reflected in a Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (USAID, Feed the Future) study that evaluates independence, literacy, time use, domestic violence, land ownership, and other measures of empowerment.

Girls Health Champions is an innovative, peer-to-peer education model where adolescent girls in India are trained to directly educate their peers about these important health topics, including nutrition, mental health, gender-based violence, menstruation, and reproductive health. Their peer educators ("Champions") are trained in focused curriculum which were created in partnership with leading pediatricians, psychiatrists, obstetricians and gynecologists, educational specialists, and school teachers in both the United States and India.

Kreyol Essence is an agribusiness focused on providing affordable luxury beauty products sourced from Haiti. It serves as a leading platform for organic commodities from the region, offering a range of signature products that emphasize natural ingredients and social impact. The company is dedicated to empowering women by employing 400 local women and farmers, thus contributing to improvements in environmental, agricultural, and economic conditions in Haiti. Kreyol Essence operates with a mission to address complex social issues through its business model, promoting sustainability and community welfare.

Clover Lewis Swimwear specializes in the design and manufacture of stylish swimwear tailored for women, particularly those who have undergone mastectomy and other breast cancer surgeries. The collection includes bikinis and one-piece swimsuits that combine elegance with thoughtful features to ensure comfort and support. While originally intended for post-surgery needs, Clover Lewis Swimwear has garnered admiration from women across various backgrounds, appealing to a broader audience with its fashion-forward designs. The brand emphasizes the importance of providing comfortable and beautiful swimwear options, making it a notable choice for all women seeking both style and practicality in their swimwear.

Gormley & Gamble is a pioneering women's tailor located on Savile Row, founded by Phoebe Gormley, who embarked on her journey in the tailoring industry at a young age. After gaining experience through internships and pursuing studies in bespoke costume design, Gormley made the bold decision to leave university and invest her tuition fees into establishing her own business. The company specializes in creating modern, custom-made suits and offers personalized fittings, fashion consultations, and fabric suggestions for various occasions. Gormley & Gamble aims to provide women with the opportunity to own custom-fitted clothing at an affordable luxury price point, making it a distinctive player in the bespoke tailoring market.

PMS Bites specializes in creating healthy, bite-sized desserts tailored for women, particularly during times of heightened cravings. The company produces organic chocolate-based snacks that offer a nutritious alternative to traditional sweets, designed to satisfy cravings without exacerbating symptoms. Their products are gluten-free and made from natural, vegan ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers. Additionally, PMS Bites provides convenient home delivery, ensuring that their customers have easy access to these thoughtfully crafted snacks.

Jess, Meet Ken is a dating app for women to recommend their best guys to other women. He may not be right for you but he could be GREAT for someone else! Men can only be on the app if a woman creates & posts a profile for him. Women may connect with each other to be introduced to recommended guys. The app, based on its co-founders' true love story, was launched in beta in September, 2015, by the founders of HurryDate, the speed dating & online dating pioneer acquired by Spark Networks (JDate/ChristianMingle).

ARMHER is a company created by women to protect women from crime. We devoted years to studying the mind-set of criminals who victimize women, and researching the extraordinary selection of personal protection devices (PPDs) available to women. We selected the most effective and affordable PPDs and created four unique “Survival Kits” – each Kit is filled with proven defenses that safeguard women from crimes against their person and their property. From students to seniors, ARMHER is the perfect gift.

Mariwear was conceived and designed to address a universal issue shared by most women--how to get out of their bra but still feel dressed. This patent pending apparel was first introduced as lounge/sleepwear but has since proven itself as a new category of functional lifestyle clothing as it resonates with women for many uses. It's built-in shape and support with no wires or fasteners has transformed the way women dress to be comfortable. Braless comfort AND confidence – every woman’s dream.

Thinx Inc. manufactures and sells period-proof underwear designed as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional menstrual products such as pads and tampons. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company employs innovative technology to create breathable, moisture-wicking, and stain-resistant fabrics that offer antimicrobial support. In addition to its core product line, Thinx also contributes to social initiatives by providing washable and reusable cloth pads to girls in developing countries. The company's products are primarily sold through its online platform, making them accessible to a broad audience.

WomanLead, Inc. is a cloud-based personal advisory training-and-development platform for professional women seeking mentorship. On the platform, women can choose their communities, such as a community of their advisors and advisees, a community of the women in their company, and a community of the women in their industry. The platform enables women to set personal and professional goals; offer and receive advice on actions to achieve goals; participate in 3-10 minute modules of Women’s Leadership Development training based on the 6 key success factors for women; and access blogs, videos, articles, newsletters, research on women in the workplace, and local event updates. They can give and receive badges from their advisees and advisors to become "Role Model of the Month" with reputation points. WomanLead, Inc. is operated from Boston, Massachusetts.

Day2Night Convertible Heels created patent pending convertible high heel shoes for women. There are 5 interchangeable heels heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches that can be placed on/ off by simply pressing a button. Day2Night Convertible Heels will allow women to commute from home to the office and from the office to an evening event without ever having to change their shoes.

Casa Couture is a footwear company founded in 2011 by Claudia Espinola, specializing in stylish and comfortable shoes for women, particularly targeting expecting mothers and married women. The brand emphasizes the fusion of fashion and comfort, utilizing materials that self-adjust to the wearer's foot, ensuring a luxurious fit during the maternity period. Casa Couture has garnered recognition from notable outlets such as WWD, The Bump, and ABC News for its innovative approach to women's footwear, allowing women to express their style without compromising on comfort.

Lynx Sportswear specializes in manufacturing sports bras designed specifically for larger-breasted women, addressing common issues such as discomfort from painful bouncing, restricted breathing, and shoulder strap pain. The Lynx bra features an Integrated Stability Matrix that supports the breasts from the sides, reducing the weight on the shoulders. Additionally, it incorporates Dynamic Flex Construction to enhance breathability and allow for a full range of motion. These sports bras are lightweight, breathable, quick-drying, and free from underwires and molded cups, enabling women to engage in their daily activities with comfort and confidence.

Day2Night Convertible Heels created patent pending convertible high heel shoes for women. There are 5 interchangeable heels heights ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches that can be placed on/ off by simply pressing a button. Day2Night Convertible Heels will allow women to commute from home to the office and from the office to an evening event without ever having to change their shoes.

Peach is a contemporary fashion brand that specializes in designing premium, athletic-inspired clothing and accessories for women. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on providing versatile apparel suitable for various occasions, including gym, work, and leisure. Peach operates through a unique network of stylists who create personalized shopping experiences, helping women elevate their everyday style. The brand is committed to empowering women, aiming to support their personal and professional growth while offering a range of basics and intimate apparel. With seasonal collections and on-trend accessories, Peach caters to the diverse needs of modern women.