Female Focused Digital Health Startup Uvi Health to expand its PCOS programme on Mobile Platform

By: WE Staff | Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Uvi Health, a female-focused digital health startup, has raised $330,000 in a pre-Seed round led by Titan Capital and other notable investors. 9Unicorns, AngelList, and a slew of angels took part in the funding round, including Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder of Mamaearth, and Aarti Gill and Mihir Gadani, Founders of Oziva.

The funding will be used by the Bengaluru-based startup to develop a mobile platform and expand its polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) programme.

Mehak Malik, Founder and CEO, Uvi Health, says, "Outside of childbirth, every woman would face at least one reproductive health event in her life, which can manifest in the form of PCOS, endometriosis, sexual or pelvic health dysfunctions. The stigma associated with seeking care for these events is too high, and there are no affordable options that women can access discreetly without judgment. At Uvi Health, it's our mission to help women live a fulfilling life despite these disorders."

Uvi Health, founded by Harvard alumnus and ex-VC Mehak Malik, simplifies the healthcare regime for women living with chronic, sexual, and reproductive health disorders by developing science-backed programmes.

The company ensures that its users have a complete experience by bringing everything under one roof, including diagnosis, specialist consultations, and lifestyle changes. Its plans are delivered digitally, are affordable, and are supported by a local network of highly vetted experts.

Bipin Shah, Partner at Titan Capital, added, "With 75 percent of India's health care infrastructure based in urban areas, there is a significant unmet need for women's healthcare. There are 220 million active internet women users in India, who are increasingly looking for online solutions for care. With its digital distribution model, Uvi Health will create a level playing field for women who are not able to access the best care due to geographic barriers.”

According to Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Co-founder, 9Unicorns, “There is a sharp increase in lifestyle disorders that impact women’s fertility.

“PCOS, a hormonal disorder, affects 20 percent of women in the reproductive age group in India today, and can have serious chronic health implications for them later in life. There is a lot of misinformation and taboo around these issues. We are excited to see the impact that Uvi Health’s science-backed programs can make in a woman’s life through timely diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health concerns," he said.