Lōvu Health has secured $8 million (€7.3 million) in Series A funding led by SJF Ventures to expand its digital maternal health platform. The round included participation from Rogue Women’s Fund, Symphonic Capital, Emmeline Ventures, Magella Ventures, Oakwood Circle Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Swizzle Ventures, Terrasys, Stand Together Ventures, and Alumni Ventures.
The US-based company provides AI-powered remote patient monitoring and care navigation from conception through postpartum. The platform addresses gaps in maternal care in the United States, where 49% of women forgo prenatal or postnatal care due to high costs and access barriers.
Despite spending approximately $126 billion annually on pregnancy and postpartum care, the United States ranks 64th globally in maternal mortality rates. More than 80% of maternal deaths are considered preventable, according to data cited by the company.
“Our current one-size-fits-all maternal care model is failing moms and babies,” said Noel Pugh, co-founder and CEO at Lōvu Health. “Every expectant mother and her baby deserve equitable access to precision care guided by innovative technology and evidence-based insights.”
Lōvu’s platform monitors fetal heart rate, maternal blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and mental health assessments through a dynamic dashboard that alerts clinicians to health status changes. The system connects patients to a curated marketplace of over 50 third-party digital vendors offering specialty services including doula support, lactation consulting, and mental health resources.
Clinical outcomes data shows the platform identified and enabled earlier intervention for preeclampsia in 6% of mothers compared to traditional care models. The system detected depression and anxiety in approximately 30% of clinical populations and identified chronic hypertension in 57% of mothers with the condition who used the platform.
“The existing maternal care model in the United States leads to significant care gaps, especially because we do a poor job adequately identifying risk for pregnancies where additional care is needed,” said Dr. Santosh Pandipati, co-founder and Chief Health Officer at Lōvu Health.
The platform aims to reduce administrative burden for obstetricians while creating new revenue streams. One in three U.S. counties are classified as maternal care deserts lacking local obstetricians, contributing to increased emergency room visits and care gaps.
“SJF has had a long-standing interest in maternal health and Lōvu has stood out to us for years as we see the company’s care extension of the obstetrician’s office plus a novel marketplace of partnered specialty solutions,” said Perry Clarkson, Partner at SJF Ventures.
The funding will support the launch of three AI agents, automation development, system integrations, and team expansion. Lōvu’s marketplace can reduce wait times for mental health providers by up to four months and serves patients regardless of insurance status, including uninsured, Medicaid, and commercial insurance coverage.
