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Legacy

Legacy is a digital fertility clinic for men, founded at Harvard & backed by Y Combinator, FirstMark Capital, Bain Capital and celebrities.

United States, North America Disrupt Berlin 2018 0 Winner

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Founded Date

2018

Industries
HealthTech, Healthcare Sexual Wellness
Operating Status

Open

Website

givelegacy.com/

Founders

K. Kteily Founder

News About Legacy

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