Egal expands access to menstrual products with new US$4 million investment round

The startup Egal, dedicated to improving accessibility to menstrual products, has announced a Series A investment round worth US$4 million, with the aim of expanding its network of sanitary pad dispensers in public restrooms around the world. The company seeks to facilitate access to menstrual products, especially in airports and other public spaces, meeting a growing demand for practical solutions for unexpected menstrual periods away from home.

The lack of menstrual products in public places can create uncomfortable situations and compromise the routine of those who menstruate. With this in mind, Egal has created “Pads on a Roll”, dispensers that offer absorbent pads free of charge and are practical, easy to install and replace, similar to toilet paper dispensers. The solution is already present in restrooms in several countries, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and South Africa, and will soon also be in the United Arab Emirates.

 

The company has focused on airports, where the lack of access to menstrual products is a recurring problem. At Denver International Airport in the U.S., for example, dispensers are already available in the largest concourse and in the restrooms of its 40,000 employees. In the UK, airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick have also implemented the solution for their employees, with plans to expand to serve travelers.

The investment round was led by Bauer Family Office’s Technology for Humanity, with support from the Slater Technology Fund and other investors. The investment will enable Egal to expand its global presence and continue to improve the experience of accessing menstrual products.

Penelope Finnie, CEO and co-founder of Egal, said: “Menstrual products could – and should – be delivered as reliably and conveniently as toilet paper. It’s high time we made this much easier for people on the move.”