An IUD
that adapts
to you.

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  • Which contraception has the least side effects?
  • Which contraception is best with endometriosis?
  • Is it normal to get heavy bleeding with an IUD?
  • Contraception without hormones
  • What is the most effective contraception?
  • Contraception without weight gain
Contraception shouldn't be one-size-fits-all.

Millions of women either opt out of birth control or say they would switch if there were something better.1

Upsilon is an agent of change – empowering women to stop settling for life-compromising contraception. We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled devices, products, and technology through a deep understanding of gaps in women’s reproductive health and innovation.

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Copper Free The future of contraception is this way

We are breaking the cycle
We are breaking the cycle
We are breaking the cycle
We are breaking the cycle
We are breaking the cycle
We are breaking the cycle
Our IUD is designed differently
Hormone & Copper-Free

Highly effective at preventing pregnancy due to the inert materials, and the mechanism of action that elicits a natural biochemical response, and a reduction in sperm transport.

Body-Conforming

Conforms to the natural shape of the uterus and is available in multiple sizes depending on stage of life to reduce irritation and ensure comfort.

Disruption-Free

One-time insertion, years of protection. Also, no surgical disruption or altering of the natural bodily and chemical function.

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Our mission
Our Story

Meet our founder, Antonella Sturniolo, MPH

Antonella has devoted nearly a decade to researching women’s reproductive healthcare, technology, and marketplace.

She developed Upsilon after researching the life of her brilliant Grandfather, an OB/GYN who invented one of the first IUDs back in the 1960s. His IUD was used globally by thousands of women until his death in 1982 and the collapse of the IUD market during the mid-1980s. Despite having never met her Grandfather, Antonella was told many inspiring stories of the lives he changed with his device. Driven to know him, she ventured into the world of his clinical studies which inspired her to build on his technology to develop state-of-the art contraception, celebrate his legacy, and create innovative solutions to help women worldwide.

Our Mission

While Upsilon applauds reproductive developments to date, it also recognizes the significant gaps in reproductive healthcare that still exist.

Driven by the belief that women should not have to compromise their health or settle for a less-than-satisfactory solution, Upsilon aims to innovate reproductive health options that more closely meet the health and lifestyle needs of today’s women. To bring this vision to life, we have built a global team of researchers, scientists and executives with extensive women’s health and leadership experience across the globe.

Our first milestone is to launch a new contraceptive option: the Upsilon IUD. An IUD that adapts to you, not the other way around. It is the only chemical (hormone, copper, and metal) and plastic-free IUD.

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Our team has shown leadership at some of the top organizations around the world.

Our team

Upsilon is a team of researchers, scientists and executives with extensive women's health and leadership experience.

Rich Briganti

CTO

  • Rich Briganti has 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering, from concept to launch.
  • He has worked with over 300 companies to develop technologies that are commercially available around the world.

Stefanie Soichet

International Liaison

  • Over 50 years of experience in IUD manufacturing, Stefanie had the honour of working with Dr. Soichet on the product of this IUD, the Ypsilon.
  • Stefanie was the international liason for Dr Soichet, distributing
    and manufacturing the Ypsilon IUD worldwide.

Charles DePue

Lead Advisor

  • Co-Founder/CEO at Unusual Circumstances Inc., an a16z-backed startup developing consumer apps.
  • Previously VP of Engineering at Uniswap Labs, Sr. Director of Engineering at Snap Inc., CTO of Whisper.

Kristin Gearty

Communications Specialist

  • Developed and launched integrated marketing campaigns for 3 of the top 5 IUDs in the US.
  • Led the Bayer Mirena campaign that won Ogilvy campaign of the year.
  • Past clients include Bayer, J&J and Ortho-McNeil.

Talani Newton

Design & Brand Strategist, MScSexology

  • Australian Sexologist.
  • Director of Marketing for the world’s first B Corp certified JAZANZ and IAF ISO certification body.
  • 7 years experience working in digital marketing design and brand strategy.

Dr. Tyler Evans

Medical Advisor

  • CEO and co-founder of Wellness Equity Alliance.
  • Previously help positions, including CEO/CMO for Curative Mediacal Associates, overseeing the mass administration of >2 million COVID-19 vaccines across the nation.

Sam Soichet

Advisor

  • Founder and Managing Director at EEC Services, a global provider of workspace enterprise cyber security and cloud solutions.
  • Grew to 265 empolyees and >$5M in yearly revenue.
  • Managing partner at TK Fund, a real estate private equity firm.

Farnaz Azmoodah

Advisor

  • CTO of Linktree, a fast-growing platform with over 2 billion monthly visitor.
  • Previously VP of Engineering at Snap, Engineering Manager for Google.
  • Avisor for WHOOP and Starburst.

Research Team

Physicians, scientists, clinical researchers, public health professionals, and more.

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Why Upsilon was born
~50% 2

of pregnancies are unintended. (~half of unintended pregnancies are due to contraceptive failure/misuse= over 1.5 million unintended pregnancies per year)

218M 3

have unmet contraceptive needs. That's 1 in 18 women globally.

40% 4

of women using a contraceptive method have discontinued its use due to dissatisfaction/medical complications/side effects.

Learn

Understanding our bodies

Our goal is to empower as many women as possible with reproductive choice, bodily autonomy and agency. This starts with knowledge sharing.

All content is thoroughly researched and reviewed by experts in the field.

Debunking common myths about IUDs

Don’t let the rumors fool you: IUDs aren’t as scary as they sound.
What is the gender health gap and why you should care

Did you know that women are diagnosed later than men for over 700 diseases?

Is your birth control impacting your sex drive?

Your sex drive is influenced by a delicate balance of hormones, which can be affected by certain contraceptives.
What is birth control and how does it work?

Birth control is all about having the power to decide when (or if) you want to get pregnant, and lucky for us, science has given us a whole menu of options. 
Troubleshooting: a missed pill

We’ve put together a quick and easy guide on what to do if you miss a dose of your birth control.
Voices of Support

It feels like a changing of the guards, a new age form of contraception that doesn't mean we have to compromise on side effects or the ways it may impact our everyday lives.

It's a chance to bring reproductive health into the hands of every single woman worldwide. It's setting a new standard of IUD innovation and education in womens health.

Upsilon is a life-changing IUD that has the potential to improve women’s lives and outlook without impairing their health.

It represents a significant step forward in women’s reproductive health by offering women a safer, more comfortable, and effective contraceptive option.

Upsilon represents more than just a business. It is about improving the quality of life for women and giving them back control over their bodies.

This project is driven by a commitment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women worldwide.

Solves the concern of many.

There needs to be an option for a non-copper/non-hormonal IUD on the market. This is it.

No one should have to be in pain when choosing their birth control method.

Innovation: Continuously push for the boundaries of reproductive health technology for safer, more effective solutions

All benefits are anticipated, pending preclinical and clinical validation; additionally, pending FDA review. Nothing on this page or anywhere on the site should be used for marketing purposes, nor should it be relied upon by patients or physicians.