Maria Sharapova Joins Cofertility as Newest Investor

Lauren Makler

Cofertility is proud to announce that Maria Sharapova has joined us as our newest investor. Widely celebrated for her legendary achievements on the tennis court, Sharapova has become an influential force in the world of entrepreneurship and investment since her retirement in February 2020. She consistently backs innovative startups that she believes will shape the future, and her investment in Cofertility is a powerful endorsement of our mission to shift the fertility landscape by making egg freezing and third-party reproduction more human-centered, accessible, and empowering.

Sharapova’s decision to invest in Cofertility stems from her strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to take control of their reproductive potential. Together, we share the conviction that egg freezing is an important tool for driving gender equality and leading the charge in this movement. With our Freeze by Co platform and our unique egg sharing model, eligible members can freeze their eggs for free when they donate half of the eggs retrieved to a family that can’t otherwise conceive. This approach not only broadens access to egg freezing for women across the nation but also provides intended parents with a human-centered, value-driven path to growing their families through egg donation.

Beyond increasing the affordability and accessibility of fertility preservation, Cofertility and Sharapova share a vision for advancing better reproductive education. Together, we aim to empower women with the knowledge and resources needed to make the best decisions for their bodies and futures. “Breaking down barriers, whether financial, educational, or social, is essential in giving women the autonomy they deserve,” said Sharapova.

We are excited to welcome Maria Sharapova to the Cofertility family and are confident that her investment will amplify our mission. Her dedication to advancing women’s autonomy and her forward-thinking approach to innovation make her an ideal partner in reshaping the fertility landscape. Together, we are driving toward a future where every woman has the resources and support to make informed, confident decisions about her reproductive journey.

Click here to read more about Maria Sharapova’s investment in Cofertility in the exclusive announcement featured on Vogue.com.

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Lauren Makler
Lauren Makler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, a human-first fertility ecosystem rewriting the egg freezing and egg donation experience. Previously, as an early Uber employee, Lauren founded Uber Health, a product that enables healthcare organizations to leverage Uber’s massive driver network in improving healthcare outcomes through patient transportation and healthcare delivery. Under her leadership, the business helped millions of patients get to the care they needed. Prior to that, Lauren spent the early years at Uber launching the core business throughout the east coast and led the company’s first experiment in healthcare, national on demand flu shot campaigns. After a rare disease diagnosis, Lauren’s fertility journey led her to believe that everyone should have the opportunity to freeze their eggs–and that there should be better access to egg donors. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their miracle baby girl. She was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business in 2023 and recieved her BA from Northeastern University in Organizational Communication.
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Cofertility is proud to announce that Maria Sharapova has joined us as our newest investor. Widely celebrated for her legendary achievements on the tennis court, Sharapova has become an influential force in the world of entrepreneurship and investment since her retirement in February 2020. She consistently backs innovative startups that she believes will shape the future, and her investment in Cofertility is a powerful endorsement of our mission to shift the fertility landscape by making egg freezing and third-party reproduction more human-centered, accessible, and empowering.

Sharapova’s decision to invest in Cofertility stems from her strong belief that everyone should have the opportunity to take control of their reproductive potential. Together, we share the conviction that egg freezing is an important tool for driving gender equality and leading the charge in this movement. With our Freeze by Co platform and our unique egg sharing model, eligible members can freeze their eggs for free when they donate half of the eggs retrieved to a family that can’t otherwise conceive. This approach not only broadens access to egg freezing for women across the nation but also provides intended parents with a human-centered, value-driven path to growing their families through egg donation.

Beyond increasing the affordability and accessibility of fertility preservation, Cofertility and Sharapova share a vision for advancing better reproductive education. Together, we aim to empower women with the knowledge and resources needed to make the best decisions for their bodies and futures. “Breaking down barriers, whether financial, educational, or social, is essential in giving women the autonomy they deserve,” said Sharapova.

We are excited to welcome Maria Sharapova to the Cofertility family and are confident that her investment will amplify our mission. Her dedication to advancing women’s autonomy and her forward-thinking approach to innovation make her an ideal partner in reshaping the fertility landscape. Together, we are driving toward a future where every woman has the resources and support to make informed, confident decisions about her reproductive journey.

Click here to read more about Maria Sharapova’s investment in Cofertility in the exclusive announcement featured on Vogue.com.