Teal Health, creators of the Teal Wand™, the first and most accurate FDA-authorized self-collection device for at-home HPV cervical cancer screening, today announced $22 million in Series A funding to meet accelerating consumer demand and expand access ahead of broad insurance coverage beginning in January 2027.

The round was led by .406 Ventures, with continued backing from Emerson Collective (managed by Yosemite), Forerunner, and Serena Ventures, and new participation from Japan-based MPower Partners.

Teal Health is a women's health company on a mission to eliminate cervical cancer by making screening accessible, comfortable, and accurate. Its flagship product, the Teal Wand, is the first FDA-authorized at-home HPV self-collection device for cervical cancer screening. Through its telehealth platform, Teal Health provides an end-to-end screening experience that includes access to providers, at-home sample collection, secure results, and support with follow up care. As a member of the Cervical Cancer Roundtable (a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and Cancer Moonshot), Teal Health is helping to shape the future of preventive care. The company continuously advances screening standards through robust clinical evidence, including 17 peer-reviewed papers and presentations.