Building better healthcare tools for women, with Ekvi’s Cathrine Delp

Cathrine Delp is the Founder and CEO of Ekvi, and a rising force in Norway’s emerging femtech ecosystem. Norway is part of a growing wave of innovation in women's health, with more founders and startups stepping up to tackle challenges ranging from menstrual health to menopause and beyond. While the region is still catching up to countries like the UK and Sweden in terms of investment, initiatives like Femtech Studios in Oslo are helping to foster a thriving community of female-led innovation — and Cathrine is right at the heart of it. Much like Norway, Canada’s femtech ecosystem is gaining momentum but remains underfunded compared to global leaders like the US and UK. Yet, both countries are home to passionate founders working to close the health gap and bring attention to women’s unique healthcare needs. With a background in sociology, data-driven product leadership, and business development, Cathrine launched Ekvi with a clear mission: to create healthcare tools that truly meet women’s needs. Today, she brings both creativity and analytical insight to some of the most pressing issues in women's health — including endometriosis, and the broader gap in care. In this conversation, Cathrine shares how she’s building technology that embraces women’s cyclical nature, driving meaningful change in a market projected to reach $60 billion globally. We dive into her journey, the power of purpose-driven innovation, and why she believes women deserve better — and how Ekvi is here to make it happen. This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale