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Lilu Inc. is a women's health company based in New York, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative devices to support new mothers, with a focus on making breastfeeding more efficient and manageable. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class I device that utilizes patented pneumatic massage technology to replicate a baby's natural sucking motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort during the pumping process. This automated compression bra not only addresses common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers but also integrates seamlessly into modern lifestyles, allowing users to pump, track, and manage their milk supply more effectively. Lilu sells its products online, receiving positive feedback from customers who describe the bra as a lifesaver for breastfeeding.

Innogized Technologies develops, produces, markets and sells cutting edge hardware and software technologies designed to create a better everyday life for infants and caregivers everywhere. We provide unique tools, insights and guidance that enables caregivers to proactively recognize and address potential risks and to create optimally nurturing environments. We empower caregivers to be the best they can and make it easier to enjoy all that parenting has to offer.

Developer of breastfeeding nipple products designed to eliminate nipple confusion by providing a bottle nipple that matches every shape. The company's products are similarly shaped to the natural breast and closely replicate the natural maternal flow rate of breast milk so that babies can alternate between the bottle and the breast easily, enabling mothers to overcome the primary barrier to breastfeeding and improve their health.

Lilu Inc. is a women's health company based in New York, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative devices to support new mothers, with a focus on making breastfeeding more efficient and manageable. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class I device that utilizes patented pneumatic massage technology to replicate a baby's natural sucking motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort during the pumping process. This automated compression bra not only addresses common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers but also integrates seamlessly into modern lifestyles, allowing users to pump, track, and manage their milk supply more effectively. Lilu sells its products online, receiving positive feedback from customers who describe the bra as a lifesaver for breastfeeding.

Novonate is a healthcare technology company focused on developing medical devices for neonatal care. Its primary product is designed for use in neonatal intensive care units, specifically to protect the umbilical catheter insertion site from complications associated with central lines, such as migration and malposition. This innovative device helps stabilize the umbilical cord during medical procedures, including phlebotomy, thereby enhancing patient safety and care in vulnerable newborns.

Chosen Diagnostics specializes in developing innovative biomarker diagnostic kits aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery for neonates. The company’s primary product is a test designed to diagnose a serious and potentially life-threatening bowel disease in preterm infants. This diagnostic kit provides more accurate results compared to existing methods, facilitating earlier medical intervention. By enabling timely detection of critical health issues, Chosen Diagnostics aims to improve treatment outcomes for thousands of low birth weight preterm infants, ultimately leading to better healthcare results in this vulnerable population.

May & Meadow, Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, that focuses on developing medical devices and digital health technologies to support mothers and newborns facing feeding and breastfeeding challenges. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in sensor technology that delivers timely and quantitative data to both mothers and healthcare professionals. This technology facilitates objective assessments of feeding abilities in infants at risk for feeding problems, ultimately enhancing the experience for both mothers and clinicians and providing greater peace of mind in managing feeding difficulties.

Boston Children's Museum, founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers' Bureau, is the second oldest children's museum in the world and a significant educational institution in Boston, Massachusetts. As an independent non-profit foundation, it is dedicated to promoting the healthy development of all children, enabling them to reach their potential and contribute to society. The museum provides engaging, hands-on experiences that foster joyful discovery, instill an appreciation for the world, and develop foundational skills. For over a century, it has served as a vital resource for both children and educators, facilitating the exchange of ideas and materials that enhance the teaching of science and learning. The foundation's operations are overseen by a Board of Trustees, ensuring its mission remains aligned with its commitment to childhood education and development.

Innogized Technologies develops, produces, markets and sells cutting edge hardware and software technologies designed to create a better everyday life for infants and caregivers everywhere. We provide unique tools, insights and guidance that enables caregivers to proactively recognize and address potential risks and to create optimally nurturing environments. We empower caregivers to be the best they can and make it easier to enjoy all that parenting has to offer.

Brainchild Technologies develops digital applications that improves parent-infant communication by measuring behavioral data from little ones and integrates it into fun and educational games, and applications on computer or smart devices. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Novonate is a healthcare technology company focused on developing medical devices for neonatal care. Its primary product is designed for use in neonatal intensive care units, specifically to protect the umbilical catheter insertion site from complications associated with central lines, such as migration and malposition. This innovative device helps stabilize the umbilical cord during medical procedures, including phlebotomy, thereby enhancing patient safety and care in vulnerable newborns.

Invictus Medical, Inc. develops neonatal cranial-support devices that prevent cranial defects in prematurely born infants. It offers Aqua Bonnet, a thin cotton gel filled bonnet that softens and distributes the pressure across an infant’s head to prevent plagiocephaly. Invictus Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Invictus Medical, Inc. develops neonatal cranial-support devices that prevent cranial defects in prematurely born infants. It offers Aqua Bonnet, a thin cotton gel filled bonnet that softens and distributes the pressure across an infant’s head to prevent plagiocephaly. Invictus Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.