Women taking oral contraceptive pills often miss doses due to forgetfulness, irregular schedules, or lack of clear tracking, which reduces the method’s effectiveness and increases the risk of unintended pregnancy. Traditional reminder methods (alarms, calendars) do not provide confirmation that a pill was actually taken. This adherence gap is especially problematic for users of both prescription and over‑the‑counter birth control formulations.
Funding
$2.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Women taking oral contraceptive pills often miss doses due to forgetfulness, irregular schedules, or lack of clear tracking, which reduces the method’s effectiveness and increases the risk of unintended pregnancy. Traditional reminder methods (alarms, calendars) do not provide confirmation that a pill was actually taken. This adherence gap is especially problematic for users of both prescription and over‑the‑counter birth control formulations.
Solution
Emme addresses pill‑taking adherence by pairing a Bluetooth‑enabled smart case with a mobile application. The case contains sensors that detect when the compartment is opened, automatically logging the exact time a pill is removed. The app delivers customizable first, second, and third reminders, allowing users to set additional nudges if a dose is missed. Users can view a visual representation of their pill pack, see real‑time adherence status, and record related health data such as mood, body symptoms, and menstrual flow. The system supports more than 100 different birth‑control formulations, ensuring broad compatibility. All data are stored securely on the device and synced to the app, giving users a consolidated history without requiring manual entry. By confirming intake and providing timely prompts, Emme helps maintain the 99.9 % effectiveness rate of correctly used oral contraceptives.
Target Audience
The primary customers are women who use oral contraceptive pills—both prescription and over‑the‑counter—and seek a reliable, technology‑driven solution to improve daily adherence.
Features
- Smart case with motion and proximity sensors that automatically capture pill‑removal events and transmit timestamps to the app via Bluetooth
- Fully configurable reminder schedule with primary, secondary, and tertiary alerts to accommodate varied user routines
- Real‑time adherence dashboard displaying pill‑pack progression, missed‑dose alerts, and compliance trends
- Integrated health journal for tracking mood, body symptoms, and menstrual flow alongside pill intake
- Compatibility with 100+ prescription and OTC oral contraceptive brands, including different pack sizes and dosing schedules
- Secure data handling with end‑to‑end encryption and local storage options to protect user privacy
- Apple App Store‑rated 4.7 / 5, reflecting high user satisfaction and reliability