Female-Led Fertility Startup Lushi Joins UC Berkeley’s Health Engine Accelerator

Lushi, an innovative fertility and wellness platform, has been selected to participate in UC Berkeley’s Health Engine accelerator. This represents a notable achievement in its goal to transform reproductive healthcare. 

Lushi has been chosen as one of only 14 startups from a pool of nearly 100 applicants. As such, it will receive access to mentorship, industry connections, and funding opportunities to enhance its AI-powered fertility solutions.

Established by Jessica Schaefer, a former professional at Point72 Asset Management, Lushi seeks to enhance the fertility patient experience, which Schaefer characterizes as "long overdue for change." The platform offers tailored care plans, assistance with medication management, and access to at-home injection specialists, enhancing the safety and accessibility of fertility treatments.

“The fertility crisis in the U.S. is paralleled by a crisis in access.” “Many women are traversing this path without adequate support,” stated Dr. Mana Baskovic, Chief Medical Officer at Lushi. “Through integrating technology, community, and clinical expertise, Lushi is transforming fertility care with a focus on the patient experience.”

Lushi’s involvement with Health Engine occurs against a backdrop of escalating infertility rates, a growing need for IVF and egg freezing, and recent legislative shifts affecting reproductive healthcare. The accelerator will provide the startup access to essential investors, researchers, and industry leaders, such as Andreessen Horowitz, Bedrock, and .406 Ventures, who can significantly enhance Lushi’s growth trajectory.

“I was profoundly moved by Lushi’s female-led team, who are harnessing technology to transform fertility care,” said Camille Dang, Analyst at Health Engine.

Lushi's expansion and partnership with UC Berkeley’s Health Engine place it at the leading edge of next-generation reproductive health innovation. For additional information on Lushi’s fertility solutions, please visit www.lushi.co.

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