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Venova Technologies

Investment areas

  • Biotech / Life Sciences
Founders & Leadership
Emily Man
Liz Earley
Gavin Braithwaite
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA

Developing the first female birth control device designed to be highly effective, long-acting, and side-effect-free.

The Tough Tech problem we are solving

Despite decades of contraceptive innovation, current highly effective birth control options largely rely on hormones or copper, which cause unwanted side effects, such as menstrual changes and discomfort. Many women stop or switch their birth control because these side effects are intolerable, leaving a critical unmet need for a birth control solution that is both highly effective and free from hormonal or metal-related side effects. Additionally, half of pregnancies are unplanned, leading to significant health, social, and economic challenges worldwide.

About our solution

Venova Technologies is pioneering a new class of female birth control that is long-acting, hormone-free, and copper-free. Our innovative device offers an effective contraceptive method that does not interfere with natural menstrual cycles or hormone balance, providing women with safe, discreet, and side-effect-free family planning options. As a women-led startup, Venova aims to increase contraceptive accessibility for all women with a device designed to address unmet needs and a strong commitment to improving women's health globally.