Peripear Ltd

It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the team. I had the absolute privilege of attending the kick-off sessions for the#AcceleratingFemTech programme delivered by Health Innovation Network South London at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | RCOG (hence the pictures of obstetralia above). Sitting in that room surrounded by incredible founders who were all building, innovating and pushing for better, fairer healthcare was humbling. As Sara Nelson pointed out in her closing address “Healthcare is political” and never more so than now. I had the opportunity to to discuss innovation, collaboration and the future of women’s health with Hebe Davies-Colley, Katherine Church, Rishi Das-Gupta and Prof Asma Khalil, meet our business coach Lavinia Pamparau and looking forward to connecting with our mentor Maria Mackay. The programme is packed full of resources, opportunities and connections and we are so excited to get started. A huge thank you to the many panellists from these two days Hayley Ormandy, Anna King, Chris Sawyer, Natasha Curran and Kate Lancaster. Such a lot of knowledge, expertise and experience to guide us. And to the amazing founders: Dr Andrew Darby-Smith, Maia Heath, Fatima Tariq Pabani, Virginia Pensabene, Libby Tanswell-Gidney, Dr Craig Newman, Dr Sujitha Selvarajah and Amber Vodegel to name just a few! Cannot wait to see where this journey takes us!

Today, we're proud to announce the new cohort for #AcceleratingFemTech, our innovator support programme funded by Innovate UK in collaboration with Medical Research Council.   21 of the best early stage early-stage companies, university spinouts and entrepreneurial-minded academics from across the UK have been chosen for their work in driving innovation across a wide range of women’s health challenges.   These innovations have the potential to make a real difference to women's lives, from improving menstrual and reproductive health with advanced diagnostics and wearable technologies to enhancing support for women experiencing menopause.   Meet the new #AcceleratingFemTech cohort: https://lnkd.in/e_HnpQGf

Women lives are a series of transitions and (as we are learning!) our careers with them. We shouldn't be afraid of these career changes, especially as the trailblazers ahead of us are showing that our 40s, 50s and beyond could be the most productive of our lives. Listen to Nina van Schaick on The Wobbly Middle: Apple: https://lnkd.in/eNesKidE Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eNesKidE Substack: https://lnkd.in/ewJUJ5Pf  #femtech #women supporting women #mywobblymiddle #midwife #careerpivot

📣 We are thrilled to announce the #Finalists of the Impact Shakers Pitch Competition 2024 at the Startup Guide Summit 🔥 Manya Agarwal - Co-founder and CTO of coobi Coobi enables remote addiction therapy for clinics and patients. Gordana Ilic, PhD - Co-founder of BetterSea BetterSea provides a one-stop shop for maritime decarbonisation compliance. Emanuele Griccioli - Co-founder of SEALEO Sealeo is a novel packaging material for temperature-sensitive medicines, set to revolutionize last-mile vaccine delivery. Raina Sun - CMO and Co-Founder of ReloSync From bureaucracy to community, ReloSync helps Europe’s newcomers settle in faster and smarter, powered by AI. Jamie Johnston - Founder & CEO of Mattr.Social Dating authentically through empowering and accessible technology. Marjorie Simon - CEO and Co-founder of SEMPI Sempi is an AI reselling assistant that helps people resell unused items with a click. Marco F. - CEO & Founder of volvero volvero is an app to help vehicle owners share ownership costs with people that need to rent. Nina van Schaick - COO and CO-founder of Peripear Ltd Peripear is a medical device that reduces tearing during childbirth, improving the lives of millions of women globally. Tomas Santa Clara - Co-founder and CEO #AccessMobile AccessMobile is developing premium accessible event products for people with disabilities. Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo - Founder and Chief Future Officer of NightOwlGPT NightOwlGPT is an AI-driven desktop and mobile application designed to preserve low-resource, morphologically complex, endangered languages and bridge the digital divide in marginalized communities worldwide. Thea Sommerseth Myhren Myhen Co-founder & CEO confrm confrm is a secure solution for identity compliance across Europe. Adina Teleuca Co-founder Accessi+ Accessi+ empowers organizations to create inclusive digital experiences by making websites, apps, and digital content accessible to people with disabilities. Mweemba Ntembe Co-Founder of Tammwe Tammwe is a mission-driven marketplace startup that connects African freelancers offering digital services to businesses globally. Carla Costa - CMO of OBP - Ocean Bio Pack Ocean Bio Pack is a nature-based bio-material solution for the global packaging market, designed to restore and rejuvenate ocean ecosystems. 🎟 Join us if you're in Lisbon next week! Use the promo code 'ImpactxShakers' for a 20% discount on your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gPtuJruj #impactinvesting #impactstartups #startupguidesummit

📣 New Episode Out Now. From Delivery Room to Disruptor - What happens when the gloves come off? The Wobbly Middle had the huge pleasure of talking to the inspiring and very funny Nina van Schaick a Midwife turned FemTech Innovator and Founder of Peripear Ltd. In this episode Nina talks about: 🌤 Developing the confidence to stop trying to be 'everything'. 💪 The strength of a team with complimentary skills. 👀 The power of sitting in discomfort - "It's okay to not have all the answers, to sit in discomfort for a period of time and to dwell on what might be right in front of you." Listen to this episode now: https://lnkd.in/eN5KguUZ #MyWobblyMiddle #WomenInCareers #Midlife

An additional £1 invested in obstetrics and gynaecology services per woman in England could generate an estimated £319 million return to the economy. This equates to a return on investment of £11 per woman in England for every additional £1 invested in obstetrics and gynaecology services, according to a new report by the NHS Confederation, Create Health Foundation and London Economics. This women’s health economics analysis is comprised of three key pillars: how gynaecological conditions impact labour market outcomes, the potential return on investment from enhancing obstetrics and gynaecology services in England, and the stark health inequalities women face nationwide. It shows how untreated health issues do not just affect individual lives—they result in lost days of work and lower productivity. The research shows that by investing wisely in women’s health services, there is a chance to unlock significant economic growth and address pressing needs where they matter most. The findings highlight a critical call to action for investing in women’s health services. Tackling existing inequalities may require upfront funding, but this investment pales in comparison to the escalating costs borne by the NHS and society at large from neglecting the health of 51% of the population. https://buff.ly/3AfoHn9 #womenshealth #femtech #healthtech #digitalhealth #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #startups #innovation #health #medtech #healthcareresearch #femalehealth #genderhealthgap #reproductivehealth #venturecapital #vc #funding #investment #grants #maternalhealth #periods #menstruation #sexualhealth #sextech #menopause #fertility #pregnancy #postpartum #eggfreezing #IVF #healthequity #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorhealth #hormonehealth