HIT Consultant January 9, 2025
Women’s health is finally getting the treatment it deserves. Historically overlooked, downplayed, and neglected, investors have spotted the largely untapped opportunity the sector presents. Venture capital investment in the women’s health sector has surged by 314% over the past five years, and despite the recent slowdown in startup funding, mid-year data shows the sector is on track for another record-breaking year.
While women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men, the prognosis is incredibly promising. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report, the health gap has closed by 96% since tracking began in 2006—and as research and innovation in the space continues, the coming years promise further improvement, providing women the world over with...