German Femtech: A Thriving Ecosystem
The German femtech landscape is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by innovation and investment. A comprehensive report issued in March 2025 by FemTech Deutschland, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting innovation in women’s health technology, has revealed the dynamic growth of this sector. The report maps over 100 active startups focused on improving women’s health across numerous areas.
Strategic Focus Areas
The startups are strategically distributed across diverse focus areas within women’s health:
- Menstrual Health: 25% of startups concentrate on this, creating tracking apps and sustainable period products.
- Maternity & Postpartum Care: 15% focus on fertility, pregnancy, and early parenting support.
- General Women’s Healthcare: 12% address the everyday health needs of women, often underserved previously.
Geographical Hub
Nearly half of these ventures are based in and around Berlin, solidifying the capital’s status as a central hub for femtech innovation within Germany.
Technological Landscape
The report identifies a balanced technological distribution:
- Digital solutions, including applications, health platforms, and diagnostic instruments.
- Physical innovations, spanning medical devices, consumer health products, and nutritional supplements.
Notable Startup Categories
The report highlights several key categories of femtech startups:
- Maternity & Postpartum: Branayama, Keleya, and Momunity.
- Menopause: HerMaid, Frieda, XbyX, and Femfeel.
- Menstrual Health: Clue, theblood, and Vyld.
- Reproductive Health: inne, Fertilly, and Levy Health.
- Pelvic Health: Pelvicflow and Hale.
- General Health: Femna, LipoCheck, and Juno&Me.
- Cancer Support: PINK! and Vara.
- Sexual Health: Dr Vivien Karl and Cyscover.
The Mission of FemTech Deutschland
FemTech Deutschland, the organization behind the map, is focused on advancing innovation in women’s health technology. It aims to boost founder visibility, attract investors, and foster a more accessible ecosystem for future innovators. The organization operates with guidance from seasoned professionals across health, technology, and business sectors, supporting research, networking, and entrepreneurial endeavors within the femtech space.
