To our IFundWomen supporters and community,
From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.
We were nervous to launch a crowdfunding campaign—putting our idea, our mission, and ourselves out there so vulnerably. But the response from this community was beyond anything we could have imagined.
When we launched this campaign, we did so with a very specific goal in mind: to build early momentum toward our pre-seed fundraising round. We knew that to bring our once-weekly contraceptive without hormones to market, we needed not only capital—but validation, visibility, and community. And because of you, we achieved exactly that, and more.
What began as a bold idea now stands on a strong foundation—backed by your belief, amplified by your support, and fueled by the momentum you helped us create. This campaign showed us, unequivocally, that there is a deep hunger for better, safer, and more user-centered contraceptive options. Your contributions proved that our community isn’t just ready for change; it’s ready to build it alongside us.
Here are just some of the accomplishments we’ve been proud to achieve fueled by this campaign:
✨In total, we raised $33,649 from 228 incredible funders through iFundWomen, alongside more than $20,000 in early investments via SAFEs that were made possible through this campaign- all in all surpassing our goal of $50k raised.
✨Hired our exceptional Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Robert Hilgraf—a medicinal chemist and biotech executive with decades of experience translating early-stage discoveries into FDA-approved therapies. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding our compound through lead optimization and into preclinical development.
✨Accepted into competitive accelerator programs, including Almaworks at Columbia University, and had the privilege of presenting our work at numerous pitch competitions and strategic industry events—building invaluable relationships with thought leaders, clinical advisors, and potential partners.
✨Made meaningful (and very exciting) strides in product development, regulatory planning, and R&D strategy—bringing us closer to delivering a safe, effective, contraceptive option without hormones that meets the needs of diverse users.
✨Officially launched our pre-seed round and secured our first institutional check!
One of the most powerful moments in our crowdfunding journey was being selected for the IFundWomen International Women’s Day Pitch Competition. Standing alongside a cohort of brilliant, women-led ventures and sharing Manglovo’s mission with the broader IFW community was a huge honor—and just another way that this amazing platform has helped us reach new supporters, open new doors, and further amplify the need for contraceptive innovation rooted in equity and science.
This campaign wasn’t just about raising funds—it was about building something bigger than ourselves. And we’re so proud to be building it with you.
We can’t wait to share what’s next. With every step we take, we’re working hard to make the most of every single contribution. Thank you for believing in us—and in a future with better birth control.
With love and gratitude,
The Manglovo Health Team
Mehek, Emi, & Robert
P.S. We’ll get those rewards out ASAP—and if you know anyone who wants to stay in the loop, send them to manglovohealth.com to sign up for our mailing list or @manglovohealth on socials 💫