TechCrunch Startup News Teal Health raises $10M to create at-home cervical cancer screenings
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Jan 22, 2025 Cervical cancer screenings can be daunting and uncomfortable. Explore how Teal Health is changing the game with an innovative at-home test kit. The teal wand aims to make these crucial health checks more accessible and less intimidating for women. With a recent $10M funding boost and pending FDA approval, the founders highlight their vision for revolutionizing women's health.
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At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening
- Teal Health aims to create an at-home cervical cancer screening kit.
- This approach seeks to address the discomfort and inconvenience of traditional screenings.
Teal Health's Mission
- Kara Egan and Dr. Avnesh Takor founded Teal Health in 2020.
- The company is developing the "Teal Wand" and awaiting FDA approval.
Funding and Investors
- Teal Health raised a $10 million seed extension, bringing total funding to $23 million.
- Investors include Emerson Collective, Forerunner, Serena Ventures, and Chelsea Clinton.