Melody International
A device for pregnant people to remotely manage the health of their babies using ICT.
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Melody International, established in Japan in 2015, operates as a key entity in the perinatal e-Health sector. The company was co-founded by Keiji Ninomiya and Yhuko Ogata, who serves as the CEO. It focuses on addressing challenges in infant and maternal health, particularly in regions with limited access to specialized medical care.
The company's business revolves around its proprietary Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and e-Health technology. Melody International developed the Fetal Monitor iCTG, a compact and wireless sensor, paired with the "Melody i" perinatal e-Health platform. This system enables the remote monitoring of a baby's health and allows for real-time communication with healthcare providers, especially in emergency situations. The data is stored securely in the cloud and can be transmitted to doctors' smartphones, tablets, or computers, allowing pregnant women to use the device themselves without needing to visit a professional.
The primary clients for Melody International are pregnant women and healthcare providers. The business model centers on selling its own inventory of medical devices and the accompanying platform. The company has deployed its technology throughout Japan and is expanding into developing countries, with Brazil being one of the first international markets. The company has raised a total of $743K in funding over two rounds. Its latest funding was a Series D round on November 29, 2023, for $743K, with investors including QR Investment, Iyogin Capital, and Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings. Melody International has been recognized with awards such as the Grand Prize in the pregnancy category at the BabyTech Award Japan 2019 and was selected for the J-Startup Impact program by the Japanese government.
Keywords: perinatal e-Health, pregnancy monitoring, fetal monitor, IoMT, remote healthcare, maternal health, medical device, telehealth, digital health, fetal health, iCTG, cloud health platform, Japan, healthcare technology, medtech, remote diagnostics, maternal care, telemedicine, health-tech, developing countries healthcare