Kudos is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing natural disposable diapers for babies. Founded in 2019 by Amrita Saigal, the company produces diapers with cotton liners and utilizes biobased, plant-based renewable materials, ensuring that the products are chemical-free and suitable for babies' sensitive skin. By focusing on sustainability and the health of infants, Kudos provides parents with eco-friendly diaper options that prioritize both performance and safety.
Nest Health
Seed Round in 2024
Nest Health is a family healthcare platform that brings medical services to the home through in-home and virtual visits. It serves patients across newborns, children, teens, and adults with a wide range of services including medical, behavioral health, and nutrition support, as well as preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management. The company aims to reduce the burden of arranging care by enabling patients to receive necessary treatments and consultations without leaving home, delivering convenient and accessible care in the familiar setting of the home.
3X Genetics
Pre Seed Round in 2023
3X Genetics is a company focused on developing medical screening solutions aimed at identifying genetic disorders, particularly in infants and children. The company has created innovative technologies that allow for proactive screening of the population for conditions such as myotonic dystrophy and other trinucleotide repeat issues associated with progressive muscle weakness. By enabling healthcare professionals to detect these genetic disorders early, 3X Genetics plays a crucial role in preventing the birth of children affected by serious genetic diseases.
Pathfinder Health
Seed Round in 2023
Pathfinder Health is a company that focuses on supporting the development of children aged 0-5 through an evidence-based clinical tool. This tool aids in monitoring child development milestones and offers guidance on how caregivers can effectively engage with children at various stages of their growth. By facilitating communication with healthcare professionals, the app promotes earlier diagnoses of developmental concerns. It also provides users with access to a wealth of resources, including evidence-based activities, articles, parenting tips, and local early intervention services. Through its innovative approach, Pathfinder Health empowers parents and caregivers to track their child's progress and identify potential developmental issues promptly.
Maisonette
Series C in 2022
Founded in 2016, Maisonette is an online marketplace specializing in baby and children's products. It curates and offers a diverse range of high-quality apparel, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12 through its global network of brands and boutiques.
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.
NeighborSchools
Seed Round in 2019
NeighborSchools, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a platform connecting childcare providers with families seeking care solutions. Founded in 2018, the platform allows educators to manage their own licensed family childcare programs while empowering them to operate as independent micro-entrepreneurs. By facilitating in-home childcare options, NeighborSchools enables caregivers to earn more while providing personalized attention to small groups of children. Families benefit from the ability to research, enroll, and pay tuition directly through the platform, significantly reducing childcare costs. The company emphasizes individualized care, smaller child-to-caregiver ratios, and a creative curriculum designed to foster child development.
Mahmee is an integrated care delivery platform focused on maternal and infant health. It aims to bridge critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, which faces high maternity costs and mortality rates, particularly among Black mothers and infants. By providing a digital infrastructure, Mahmee connects patients, independent health professionals, and large healthcare organizations to enhance access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. The platform features a care management system that links health records for mothers and their babies, identifying clinical risks and facilitating collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners. This enables healthcare providers to share care plans effectively, ensuring coordinated care. Additionally, Mahmee's marketplace allows new and expecting parents to discover community-based perinatal health providers and access care quickly, both in-person and virtually.