Vitara Biomedical
Series B in 2024
Vitara Biomedical is focused on developing a therapeutic platform designed to support premature infants. The company draws inspiration from natural physiological processes to improve neonatal care, aiming to enhance the quality of life for these vulnerable newborns. By addressing the unique challenges faced by premature infants, Vitara Biomedical seeks to reduce mortality rates and associated health complications, ultimately providing a foundation for a healthier future for both infants and their families.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2024
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
Oula Health
Series B in 2024
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is a religious organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social services. The organization was founded in 1885 and is based in Irving, Texas. YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas operates as a subsidiary of Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh.
FLIPJUNGLE
Pre Seed Round in 2023
-Discover JungleTown: Your AI-Powered Ethical Learning Adventure."
-A digital diary that adapts to your child's learning pace, nurturing creativity and critical thinking.
-Real-Time Progress Tracking
Rocket Learning
Grant in 2023
Rocket Learning seeks to offer all young children with school and life preparation by providing access to age-appropriate learning in school and at home.
Rocket Learning aspire to eliminate the inequity that low-income children confront by establishing a universal high-quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) system.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2023
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
Vitara Biomedical
Series B in 2022
Vitara Biomedical is focused on developing a therapeutic platform designed to support premature infants. The company draws inspiration from natural physiological processes to improve neonatal care, aiming to enhance the quality of life for these vulnerable newborns. By addressing the unique challenges faced by premature infants, Vitara Biomedical seeks to reduce mortality rates and associated health complications, ultimately providing a foundation for a healthier future for both infants and their families.
Brightline
Series C in 2022
Brightline, Inc. is a pediatric behavioral health care provider that focuses on supporting children and their families through innovative technology and integrated care. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Brightline offers a range of services including behavioral therapy, psychiatry, medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. The company emphasizes virtual behavioral health services and a collaborative care team to address the diverse needs of children at various developmental stages. Originally named Emilio Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Brightline in May 2020, reflecting its commitment to delivering accessible and comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
Brightline
Series B in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a pediatric behavioral health care provider that focuses on supporting children and their families through innovative technology and integrated care. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Brightline offers a range of services including behavioral therapy, psychiatry, medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. The company emphasizes virtual behavioral health services and a collaborative care team to address the diverse needs of children at various developmental stages. Originally named Emilio Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Brightline in May 2020, reflecting its commitment to delivering accessible and comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices for infants, utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies. Its innovative products are designed to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns in real-time. By employing cutting-edge algorithms, Nanit's devices provide parents with valuable insights into their children's sleep, including behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. The firm comprises a team of scientists, parents, and designers who are dedicated to enhancing the early stages of human life through safer and smarter solutions. With a background from notable companies, the team is committed to creating products that support parents in caring for their children effectively.
HelpMum is a digital social enterprise operating in Africa, focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality. It offers a mobile platform that includes a vaccination tracker and AI-driven reminders, helping parents adhere to immunization schedules. Additionally, HelpMum distributes clean birth kits to underserved areas, further supporting maternal and infant health. The company leverages mobile technology and low-cost innovation to tackle these critical health challenges.
Agastya International Foundation
Venture Round in 2013
Agastya International Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming and stimulating rural children's minds. Using hands-on methods to assist children in grasping complex concepts. Its mission is to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and instill confidence in economically disadvantaged children and government school teachers across India through imaginative and innovative hands-on science education, project-based learning, and peer-to-peer learning. Agastya oversees one of the world's largest hands-on science education programs.
Airy Labs
Seed Round in 2011
Airy Labs, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in designing and developing social learning games for children. Founded in 2011, it creates a variety of educational gaming experiences, including mobile and tablet games for iOS and Android, browser-based social games, and casual massively multiplayer online games. The company is dedicated to the philosophy of "learning through play" and "learning by doing," aiming to make education enjoyable and engaging. Its games are crafted to teach both academic subjects and essential life skills, fostering cognitive development and social interaction among players. By integrating concepts from cognitive neuroscience and social psychology, Airy Labs strives to enhance game design and educational outcomes, ensuring that children can learn effectively while having fun.