FertilityAuthority.com Closes Half Million in Angel Round Despite Challenging Environment

FertilityAuthority.com Closes Half Million in Angel Round Despite Challenging Environment

FertilityAuthority.com, the only web portal dedicated to those struggling with fertility issues, today announced closing of its $500K angel round. The funds will be used to enhance the site's technology, boost revenue capabilities, generate additional content and continue to aggressively build traffic.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 23, 2009 -- FertilityAuthority.com, the only web portal dedicated to those struggling with fertility issues, today announced closing of its $500K angel round. "This is an amazing accomplishment considering the unstable economic environment and speaks to their business plan and aptitude in execution. Many new businesses are struggling to finance their growth, but this niche sector in healthcare is still attracting investors," said accredited angel investor Karen Robinson.

7.3 Million Americans struggle with fertility issues and are looking for quality information and support that only www.fertilityauthority.com provides. The $4 Billion fertility industry is without a "go-to" source for accurate and up-to-the minute content. FertilityAuthority.com was launched on February 25, 2009 and has not looked back. CEO Gina Bartasi says, "Our goal has always been to provide the best fertility content on the web, and users are recognizing the quality of our site. Investors have witnessed our early success and want to be a part of our future growth."

The funds will be used to enhance the site's technology, boost revenue capabilities, generate additional content and continue to aggressively build traffic. Bartasi has not ruled out an institutional raise adding "Our clients are asking us for custom websites, online appointment booking software, expanded video content and additional technological innovation that will help their businesses grow. Our focus is to serve their needs and exceed their expectations". New clients that have already put their confidence in FertilityAuthority.com include several prominent regional fertility centers as well as specialty pharmaceutical firms Columbia Laboratories and Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

ABOUT FertilityAuthority.com - Headquartered in New York City, FertilityAuthority.com is the only web portal dedicated to fertility. FertilityAuthority.com encourages women and men to be proactive regarding their reproductive health and provides the tools and information to do so. The site provides best-of-breed content written by healthcare journalists and vetted by reproductive endocrinologists, a robust interactive community of bloggers, columnists and message boards, a growing video library of patient testimonials, breaking fertility news, and a database connecting you to fertility specialists. Visit us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/FertilityAuthoritycom/90521618017?ref=ts), LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1801018), and Twitter (http://twitter.com/fertilityauthor).

CONTACT:

Kerry Amen Walker

FertilityAuthority

(914) 393-5830

www.fertilityauthority.com

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Contact Information Kerry Walker

FertilityAuthority

http://www.fertilityauthority.com

914-393-5830