Lōvu Health, a digital maternal health company, has obtained $ 8 million in series A from series A, which she will use to invest in AI, announced the company last week.
The company based in Cupertino, California, supports both the mother and the baby design with a two-year postpartum. The company affects a pregnancy browser to work with the mother and her obstetrician. Patients receive devices like a blood pressure monitor, a fetal heart rate and an intelligent scale, which all connect to the application of Lōvu. The company monitors vital signs daily and informs the OB if there are problems, and patients receive a weekly report on their vital signs.
The Lōvu application also recommends tools such as nutrition and exercise advice, as well as mental health checks. In addition, mothers have access to a third-party digital suppliers market for specialized care, such as doubles, lactation support, sexual well-being advice, physiotherapy and mental health.
The series A was led by SJF Ventures and included the participation of the Rogue Women’s Fund, Symphonic Capital, Emmeline Ventures, Majella Ventures, Oakwood Circle Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Swizzle Ventures, Terrasys, Stand Together Ventures and Alumni Ventures. In total, Lōvu obtained funding of $ 14 million.
“SJF has a long -standing interest in maternal health and Lōvu has been one of the years when we see the extension of the company’s business care more a new market of solutions specializing in partnerships such as the optimal winning strategy for providers, health plans and mothers,” said Perry Clarkson, partner of SJF Ventures, in a statement.
Funding will help the company invest in AI and launch three auxiliary agents in the near future. In addition, funding “will support automation, integrations and workforce as the company is evolving to meet the demand of mothers, clinicians and providers”, according to the announcement.
Funding comes as the United States ranks the worst among high-income countries in maternal mortality. And 80% of these deaths can be prevented. At the same time, there is a shortage of Ob / Gyns, because one in three American county is maternal care deserts.
“Our current maternal care model at a single size fails mothers and babies,” said Noel Pugh, co-founder and CEO of Lōvu Health. “Each mother pending and her baby deserve fair access to precision care guided by innovative technology and ideas based on evidence. The platform fueled by Lōvu AI transforms workflows and modernizes clinical practices, helping clinicians closely monitor patients and intervene earlier when necessary, while offering enveloping support that modifies the way we make life in this world. “
Other companies that offer maternal health support include Partum Health, Maven Clinic and Pomelo Care.
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