Motherhood Care+, a femtech based in Malaysia, has successfully completed a seed funding round led by Care Ventures Group, a fund specializing in healthcare, wellness, medical, and AI technologies. The funding, finalized in December 2023 & announced earlier this month, marks a significant step for the female-led and female-founded company. Founded in May 2023 by Tan Yew Aik and Goh Shze Yinn,…
Malaica, a maternal health startup active in Sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully closed a $1M pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Markus Gemuend, former Managing Director of Roche Africa, with participation from Silicon Valley-based Kapor Capital, known for their substantial experience in the maternal health space. Malaica’s approach to maternal health combines personalized care, hybrid models, simplicity, advanced technology, and community…
Emagine Solutions Technology has announced a new integration with Fitbit, a global company in wearable health technology, software, and services. This collaboration allows pregnant users of Emagine’s The Journey Pregnancy App to track and monitor their maternal health using Fitbit devices. To activate the integration, users need to download the Fitbit app and connect it to their device. By following the prompt…
Pomelo Care, a virtual medical practice focused on improving maternal and newborn health, has announced a successful $46 million Series B funding round. The funding, led by First Round Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, aims to scale Pomelo’s care model in the U.S. Pomelo Care’s mission is driven by concerning statistics in maternal and infant health in the U.S.…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health has revealed the final phase winners of the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition. This national competition aims to identify and reward innovative programs that ensure women with hypertension during pregnancy and/or postpartum receive appropriate monitoring and follow-up. The competition aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s White House Blueprint for Addressing…
CARÁ Health, a startup from Estonia focused on women’s health and wellness throughout the maternity journey, has raised €620,000 in an early seed funding round. This investment will enable the company to further develop its technology and expand its services into Germany. Founded in early 2022, CARÁ Health has become a vital resource for pregnant women in Estonia. The company’s app, which…
In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the maternity care landscape, Pacify, a maternity care solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Major Care, a douola-led maternal wellness company. Both Pacify and Major Care share a dedication to providing maternity care services facilitated by doulas and empowered by technology. By joining forces, the aim is to elevate the accessibility and…
An extensive evaluation conducted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (part of the Health Innovation Network), in collaboration with MUTU Systems and Unity Insights, showed substantial impact of the MUTU System in addressing postpartum pelvic health symptoms within the NHS. Postpartum pelvic health remains an underserved area within women’s healthcare, with many women experiencing long-term conditions impacting their well-being. However, reluctance to…
