A strong commitment to women’s health
Actress Emma Watson, known for her commitment to women’s rights, recently provided financial support to Hertility, a company specializing in reproductive health. This investment, the exact amount of which was not revealed, brings the company’s total funding to more than $14 million. Hertility, founded in 2019, offers personalized diagnosis, egg freezing and telemedicine services to support women through their reproductive health journey. This financial support demonstrates its involvement in initiatives in favor of women, particularly in areas often neglected.
Difficult access to reproductive health
The UK health system is facing significant backlogs in gynecology, with more than 600,000 women waiting for an appointment. This problem pushes many women to turn to private solutions like those offered by Hertility. The company seeks to fill gaps in the public system by offering more accessible care tailored to each patient. A study by Deloitte found that employed women in the United Kingdom pay approximately $15 billion more than their male counterparts for healthcare, including costs related to reproductive health.
A growing sector
The women’s health market is booming. Venture capital investments in this sector have increased by 314% since 2018according to a report from Silicon Valley Bank. Companies like Fertifa and Vira Health, alongside Hertility, are taking advantage of this enthusiasm to innovate and offer new services.
Hertility : des ambitions internationales
With the support of investors like Emma Watson, Hertility plans to expand internationally and develop strategic partnerships, particularly with brands like Cult Beauty. The company wants to educate more women about hormonal issues and fertilitywhile facilitating access to appropriate care. Its model, based on personalized solutions, aims to bring significant improvements in the field of reproductive health across the world.
In addition to her commitment to reproductive health, Emma Watson is actively involved in several causes. She is notably a strong advocate for gender equality, having launched the HeForShe campaign asUN Goodwill Ambassador in 2014. She also campaigns for girls’ education, having visited countries including Bangladesh and Zambia, and has been a leading voice against sexual harassment through her involvement in the Time’s Up UK movement in 2018. She also supports sustainable fashion initiatives and sits on the board of directors of luxury group Kering.
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