Liv Labs
YC S21Chicago, US · Founded 2017 · 1 employees · 1 known investors
Liv Labs develops pelvic floor fitness products, including the Pippa® Resistance Spring, designed to improve pelvic floor strength for women. The company serves women seeking accessible, affordable pelvic health solutions outside traditional physical therapy.
Also known as Liv Labs Inc.
FemTechHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessConsumer Health ServicesWomen's HealthConsumer ProductsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Liv Labs was founded in 2017 by Melody Roberts, Carly Price, and Dr. Melissa Stendahl.
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Melody Robertsin𝕏Cofounder and CEOMelody Roberts has held positions at Panera, McDonald's, IDEO, and Smart Design, and previously worked at the Cooper-Hewitt museum. She holds a Master of Design from Illinois Tech and a BA from Yale University.
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Carly PriceinFounder, Inventor, Board DirectorFounder of Liv Labs, which develops pelvic floor fitness products including resistance springs designed for women's pelvic health. Price has experience in product design and development, bringing consumer products to market.
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Dr. Melissa StendahlinPT, Co-leader
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $255.1K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2021 | $1.7M |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Liv Labs do?
- Liv Labs develops pelvic floor fitness products, including the Pippa® Resistance Spring, designed to improve pelvic floor strength for women. The company serves women seeking accessible, affordable pelvic health solutions outside traditional physical therapy.
- Who founded Liv Labs?
- Liv Labs was founded by Melody Roberts, Carly Price, Dr. Melissa Stendahl in 2017.
- Who are Liv Labs's investors?
- Liv Labs's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Liv Labs headquartered?
- Liv Labs is headquartered in Chicago, US.