Lushi

We’re beyond excited to share that Lushi’s Founder & CEO, Jessica Schaefer, will be speaking at the Brand Innovators Marketing Leadership Summit at SXSW, alongside Ariel Kaye, Founder & CEO of Parachute Home! Moderated by Michele Calhoun, Head of Consumer Health & Wellness at GoodRx, Jessica and Ariel will present 'The Founders Love Affair: Risk, Divorce & Betting on Yourself,' tomorrow at 1:30 PM. This conversation will dive into the realities of entrepreneurship—the risks, the rewards, and the pivotal moments that define the journey. If you're in Austin for SXSW, don’t miss it! Let’s talk about taking big risks and betting on yourself. #SXSW #BrandInnovators #FoundersJourney #Lushi #FertilityWellness #BetOnYourself

Germany’s new law extending maternity leave protections for miscarriage after 13 weeks is a crucial step in recognizing pregnancy loss. At Lushi, we believe U.S. employers must do better. With limited federal protections, companies have the power to lead—offering stronger leave policies, reproductive health benefits, and a culture of empathy. We’re proud to be working to ensure all pregnancy outcomes receive real, tangible support—because no one should have to choose between their well-being and their career.

We were honored to join Kara Goldin for an episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow to share more about Lushi and our mission. A big thank you to Kara for spotlighting the inspiring journey of our Founder, Jessica Schaefer, and emphasizing why transforming fertility care is so essential. Fertility care is often an overwhelming journey, and no woman should have to face it alone. At Lushi, we are proud to offer services to make this journey more accessible, empowering, and supportive for individuals navigating the complexities of egg freezing and IVF. Tune in to this episode to hear how Lushi is redefining the fertility journey and creating a meaningful impact. #FertilityCare #IVF #EggFreezing

Femtech is booming & December proved to be a strong month for the industry. Here’s a roundup of all the femtech funding rounds that happened this December: ♀?1. Fello - raised $10.4M in funding →Founded by: Alyssa Pollack, Jeff Werring, and Pete Kadens →About: Peer support platform tackling the loneliness epidemic ♀?2. NUA SURGICAL - secured €6.5M in Series A funding →Founded by: Barry Mc Cann, Marie-Therese Maher, and Padraig Maher →About: C-section retractor innovation ♀?3. ModifyHealth - raised $13.5M in Series C funding →Founded by: George Pratt →About: Food-as-a-medicine platform ♀?4. Lushi - raised $5M in seed funding →Founded by: Jessica Schaefer and Dr. Mana Baskovic →About: Patient-centric fertility care services ♀?5. Anise Health - raised $3M in a seed round →Founded by: Alice Zhang and Nisha Desai →About: Mental health platform for Asian Americans ♀?6. BettiiPod - secured ￡400K in funding →Founded by: Elaine Galston →About: Menstrual cup washing solution for public toilets ♀?7. Arya - raised $8.5M in Series A funding →Founded by: Offer Yehudai and Tomer Magid →About: Couples wellness platform ♀?8. Redesign Health - secured a $175M fund →Founded by: Brett Shaheen →About: Building healthcare ventures That’s a wrap! ??? Follow EverythingStartups for monthly femtech funding round updates! Are you a visionary? Then you'll love this newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eYjevD5Z #femtech #startups #venturecapital #fundraising #founders

?? A new women-led start-up aims to help transform the IVF and egg freezing experience for women. Women can use Lushi to hire injection specialists to administer fertility shots and use remote monitoring to support them through the process. They also have access to ‘My Fertility Plan,’ a 12-week personalised guide that includes a nutrition plan, step-by-step instructions for egg freezing, and a post-treatment plan to help women reset their weight and hormone levels. Through the app, women can invite spouses, partners, and friends to create a community to support them, foster connections, and minimise the stress and anxiety from going through it alone. ??? Lushi CEO, Founder, and Point72 Asset Management alum, Jessica Schaefer said: “There is a fertility crisis in this country that translates into a very personal question for millions of American women every day. “We believe every woman should have the option to build a family when they want to, but the hoops women have to jump through to have a child are not only a burden, but dehumanising. Lushi – a company led by women like me, someone with first-hand knowledge of this – is going to help solve that problem by making it more humane and easier.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/d-YhAgGD

“We've created Lushi to focus on how we can improve the process and leverage technology to create a better experience for women and for men." Lushi founder Jessica Schaefer recently appeared on Bloomberg News with host Scarlet Fu to discuss the launch of Lushi, the groundbreaking platform transforming the fertility journey. In the segment, Jessica shares how we're combining concierge services, technology, and community to support women through egg freezing and IVF. Watch the full clip to learn how Lushi is modernizing fertility care and transforming women's health: https://lnkd.in/ekU8J2QK #FertilityCare #WomenInHealthTech #LushiLaunch #Bloomberg

The new mandate for new businesses being built in 2025: make a profit, solve social problems. At Lushi, we’re glad to be leading the way: "By addressing areas doctors have neglected, we are creating a net-new ‘opportunity area’ that maximizes both profit and patient trust and satisfaction," said our CEO and Founder Jessica Schaefer. Businesses today have an incredible opportunity—and responsibility—to innovate to improve lives and empower people. At Lushi, we’re reimagining women’s wellness—creating solutions that empower women to take control of their health, careers, and futures on their own terms. We’re excited to have officially launched and look forward to working hard for our investors and our community as we shape the future of wellness and empowerment. Read the full Forbes article below. https://lnkd.in/dF3jemPb

Lushi is officially live! Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in women’s health. At?Lushi, we believe everyone deserves the power to build a family when the timing is right for them. Born out of personal experiences, Lushi was created to address the challenges so many face during the fertility journey: the isolation, the complexity, and the lack of personalized support. We knew there had to be a better way—so we built it. Here’s what Lushi offers: - Concierge service with in-home injection specialists - An app by the team behind Snapchat - Remote monitoring, virtual consultations, and instructional videos - A 12-week personalized fertility plan with pre- and post-injection nutrition - A built-in support community for women and their loved ones Starting today, Lushi is available in?New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and Boston, with virtual services across all 50 states. Our mission is simple: to maximize successful outcomes and make the fertility journey empowering, compassionate, and human-centered. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you. Learn more and join our community at?www.lushi.co.