PregBuddy
Smart connected care platform for expecting mothers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
PregBuddy Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates as a health information portal and pregnancy monitoring application provider, targeting the maternal healthcare sector in India. The company was founded in October 2016 by Indian Institute of Technology graduates Subhadeep Mondal and Sivareena Sarika. The inspiration for the company came after one of Sarika's cousins experienced a miscarriage, highlighting a need for better support and information for expecting mothers. Initially launched as a WhatsApp group, the concept evolved into a comprehensive mobile application.
The core of PregBuddy's offering is its mobile app-based platform that provides a suite of tools for monitoring pregnancy. For expectant mothers, the platform offers personalized health tracking, information about the baby's week-by-week development, and guidance on nutrition and fitness. A key feature is the peer-to-peer support network, which connects users based on their location, trimester, language, and medical conditions, aiming to provide emotional reassurance, particularly for first-time mothers in nuclear families. The service is free for end-users, who receive personalized care plans for their nine-month journey.
The company's business model is centered on a B2B enterprise SaaS platform called 'Connected Care'. This AI-enabled platform serves doctors and hospitals by creating a continuous line of communication with their patients. Hospitals and doctors recommend the PregBuddy app to their patients. As patients use the app to track data and access content, this information is synced with the healthcare providers, allowing for proactive intervention and a centralized repository of patient data. The platform's AI algorithms analyze this data to alert doctors about any alarming symptoms, enabling faster care decisions. This model helps healthcare providers build stronger patient relationships, improve patient retention, and increase hospital revenue.
PregBuddy has secured a total of $192K in funding over two rounds. A notable seed round in April 2018 was led by the Indian Angel Network and included participation from prominent angel investors like Rajan Anandan, then MD of Google India. As part of this investment, Pradeep K Jaisingh, founder of the healthcare incubator HealthStart, joined the company's board. The founders were recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list for their work in addressing high-risk pregnancies.
Keywords: maternal healthcare, pregnancy monitoring app, health information portal, femtech, patient engagement platform, digital health India, continuum of care, doctor-patient communication, personalized healthcare, prenatal care, postnatal care, AI in healthcare, peer support network, health-tech, Sivareena Sarika, Subhadeep Mondal, Indian Angel Network, Connected Care, high-risk pregnancy support