Menstrual Health Startup Funds for Workplace Equity

The Essence App, a Paris-based startup, secured over €500K to address menstrual health disparities in the workplace. The funding, led by female investors, will support app enhancements, customer acquisition, and research on productivity linked to the menstrual cycle. The app leverages science and AI to optimize work schedules, fitness routines, and diets based on hormonal cycles, aiming to improve performance by up to 33%. The company aims to reshape corporate culture for inclusive workplaces and gender diversity.