Amsterdam-based startup Vini Mini has raised €500,000 in seed funding to address the challenge of food allergies in children by introducing allergens to babies early on. The funding round included contributions from APX, Rabobank, Antler, Vrederijk Investments, the Donor Impact Investment Fund, The Angel Initiative, and healthcare entrepreneur & investor Irene Groenink. Vini Mini focuses on developing nutritional products and supplements that…
Tiny Health, the creator of the first at-home gut microbiome test specifically for babies, has raised $8.5 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Spero Ventures, contributing to a total of $13 million raised by the company aimed at enhancing gut health innovation. This funding round also saw participation from TheVentureCity, Overwater Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, and…
FAMS, an app designed as a supportive copilot for parents, has successfully raised $400K in its pre-seed funding round. The round was led by SMOK Ventures, a venture capital fund known for investing in Central and Eastern European founders, along with contributions from angel investors such as Andrey Avsievich, Dmitry Smirnov, and Ilya Lesun. The app, crafted by Belarusian expats and mothers…
Female-led Carewell, an e-commerce company dedicated to aiding family caregivers, has announced the completion of a $24.7 million Series B funding round to enhance their online platform dedicated to home health products. The funding was spearheaded by MBF Healthcare partners, accompanied by contributions from existing backers including Sageview Capital and Headline. Additional investors in this round include Primetime Partners, Nextview, Florida Opportunity…
Yuzi, led by founder Stephiney Foley, brings a fresh perspective to maternal health. With firsthand experience of postpartum challenges, Foley’s vision for Yuzi is centered on redefining the post-delivery experience for new mothers in the US. Inspired by cultural traditions like “zuo yuezi,” Yuzi blends tradition with modernity, offering retreat experiences prioritizing comprehensive care, confidence-building, and community support. Set to launch its…
Coroflo, an Ireland-based medtech startup, has secured €2.8 million in equity funding to launch its breastfeeding monitor, named Coro. This latest round of funding brings the total equity investment in the company to €4.2 million. The Coro device, featuring a patented micro-flow meter within a standard silicone nipple shield, aims to provide real-time data on milk flow to nursing mothers, addressing concerns…
Owlet, a company specializing in smart infant monitoring technology, has recently launched BabySat, a new FDA-cleared pulse oximetry monitoring system for infants with specific health needs. This development follows closely after the company’s introduction of the FDA-cleared Dream Sock, expanding its portfolio of medical-grade, at-home monitoring devices. The BabySat is designed to provide accurate and reliable vital sign tracking for infants aged…
Annabella, an Israel-based company specializing in breast pump technology, has raised $8.5M in seed funding to expand into the U.S. market. This round of funding includes contributions from notable investors such as Yasmin Lukatz from Israel Shark Tank, Oren Dobronsky, Zohar Gilon of Tamar Technology Ventures, and Menachem Weinfeld of Starry Group. The seed funding also comprises over $3M from Israel’s fastest…
