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Venture Capital Investment in Women's Health Startups Reaching Record Highs; Silicon Valley Bank Releases Report
Venture capital investment in women's health startups has experienced significant growth in recent years, with funding reaching new heights in 2024. According to the latest report from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, women's health investment hit $2.6 billion last year, surpassing 2023's total by nearly $1 billion. When including funding for related diseases that affect women differently or disproportionately, total investment in the sector rose to $10.7 billion.
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