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Menstrual Care Startup Sequel Taps WNBA Star Aliyah Boston As Co-Owner

Category
· Funding · Global
Date
August 18, 2026
Source
Femtech Insider

Summary

WNBA star Aliyah Boston has joined menstrual care company Sequel as a Co-Owner. Founded by former athletes and Stanford engineering graduates Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer, Sequel’s hero Spiral Tampon uses a helical design to improve absorption and reduce leaking. Since its inception, Sequel has secured FDA clearance for its tampon and more than $8 million in funding, while building a growing… The post Menstrual Care Startup Sequel Taps WNBA Star Aliyah Boston As Co-Owner first appeared on .

The company works in women's health, and this round ($8M) is new money into that part of the market. Compare it with other recent rounds to see whether prices here are rising or holding steady.

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