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Jas Schembri-Stothart: Raising $1.5M for Teen Health app

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In this episode of FemTech Real Money Talks, we speak with Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founder of Luna, a digital health and wellbeing platform designed specifically for teen girls. Jas shares the development of Luna, from its early concept during an MBA at Oxford to becoming a globally available app with over 100,000 members across 162 countries.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The challenges of addressing teenagers' unique health and wellness needs.
  • Luna’s growth strategy, including community-driven development and referral-based expansion.
  • How Jas and her co-founder approached fundraising, balancing angel investment and early traction.
  • Building a platform for teenagers while navigating parental concerns and engagement.
  • Luna’s plans for expansion and localization in key markets.

    • Jas reflects on Luna’s mission:
    "Teenagers told us they wanted a platform that felt relatable, holistic, and empowering. Luna was built to be that 'big sister' they can turn to—addressing everything from health to friendships."

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