Arizona Femtech Startup Prickly Pear Health Secures Institutional Pre-Seed Funding, Surpasses Initial Goal of $250K
- Editor
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Whats Happening:
Prickly Pear Health, an Arizona-based digital health startup focused on brain health during menopause, has secured institutional pre-seed funding led by Bayless Ventures and AZ Venture Capital Inc. The company has surpassed its initial funding target of $250,000, with potential to double this figure by Q1 2025. The funding will accelerate the development of their AI-powered platform addressing cognitive and neurological wellness for women in menopausal transition.
Key Moves:
Prickly Pear Health secures pre-seed funding from Bayless Ventures and AZ-VC
Company surpasses initial $250,000 funding target
Funding to accelerate development of AI-powered menopausal brain health platform
By The Numbers:
Initial funding target of $250,000 surpassed
Potential to double funding by Q1 2025
28 million women currently in menopausal transition in the US
Key Quotes:
"Securing institutional backing this early in our journey validates both our mission and market opportunity," said Imen Maaroufi Clark, Founder and CEO of Prickly Pear Health.
"Prickly Pear Health represents exactly what we look for in early-stage investments," said James Goulka, CEO and President of AZ Venture Capital Inc.
"With their innovative technological platform, Prickly Pear is poised to help women not just tolerate, but thrive during and beyond their reproductive years with their evidence-based approach to navigating these transition periods," said Dr. Heidi Jannenga.
Bottom Line:
Prickly Pear Health's successful pre-seed funding round validates the growing interest in femtech solutions addressing menopausal health. By focusing on the often-overlooked cognitive and neurological aspects of menopause, the company is positioning itself as a pioneer in this underserved market. The backing from institutional investors and notable advisors sets the stage for potential rapid growth and impact in women's health technology.
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