Investment Trends in Women's Health for 2025

This report presents an analysis of investment trends in women's health, highlighting significant growth and emerging challenges within the sector. In 2024, core investments reached $2.6 billion, with adjacent conditions raising the total to $10.7 billion. The report discusses the increasing focus on women's health due to the unique and disproportionate impact of certain diseases on women. It outlines two waves of investment, emphasizing the rise of fertility and maternal health technologies. The report also notes that awareness of the interconnectedness of women's health with broader healthcare issues is growing, leading to a tripling of investments since 2020. However, it addresses the difficulties faced by startups in a challenging market, where the pressure for exits is intensifying. The report defines women's health as encompassing healthtech, biopharma, diagnostics, and medical devices specifically addressing women's care needs. It concludes with insights on the potential risks of underestimating the value of women's health investments.