51 Labs

What they do

Launched in 2022 by the premier healthcare incubator MATTER, 51 Labs was created to address the severe underfunding and lack of innovation in women's health. The name "51 Labs" stems from the fact that women make up 51 percent of the population, yet women's health has historically been treated as a niche sector. The accelerator operates on an annual thematic basis, focusing on specific challenges like menopausal transition or maternal mortality. By partnering with major health systems and corporate sponsors, 51 Labs provides startups with unparalleled access to clinical validation, mentorship, and commercialization pathways.

What they look for

51 Labs focuses on advancing innovative healthcare solutions that empower and support women across historically overlooked life stages. Their thesis revolves around identifying specific, urgent crises in women's health (such as menopause management or maternal mortality) and accelerating technologies that can improve outcomes, reduce complications, and close the gender health gap.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Ideation

Sectors

Healthcare, AI

Based

Chicago, US