Health-tech Startup Babynama secured $700K to Advance Digital Pediatric Solutions
With an aim to help new parents with their countless questions for their newborn, Babynama, India’s first digital pediatric care platform, has raised a seed fund of $700K, led by Good Capital to accelerate its mission of delivering accessible, affordable, and expert pediatric care to parents across the country. The round also saw participation from Amplify and prominent angels, including Abhishek Gupta (Founder, Fashinza), Ankit Gupta (Founder, Bicycle Health), Akshay Saxena (Founder, Avanti), Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl (Ex-COO, BharatPe), along with other founders from the IIT Bombay network.
The fresh funds will be used to advance its technology infrastructure, scale its team of expert pediatricians and support staff, and amplify its marketing efforts to connect with millions of parents across India, ensuring that every family has access to trusted and timely child healthcare.
Founded in June 2022 by Dr. Sumitra Meena and Ashish Meena, Babynama offers access to expert pediatricians through a chat-first platform. With over 1.5 million queries resolved and an average response time of under two minutes, Babynama ensures parents receive timely, reliable, and personalized care. The platform’s key focus areas include 24/7 Pediatric Support, Dedicated Doctors Team, Parent Education, Community Engagement, Technology-Driven Care.
Commenting on the development, Dr. Sumitra Meena, Co-founder of Babynama, said, “We are aiming to tackle the critical gaps in pediatric care by providing accessible, affordable, and proactive solutions that empower parents to make informed decisions for their children’s health. This initial funding round is an immense validator and kickstarts our mission to create a world where every child and mother’s health journey is smooth and stress-free, where technology makes every interaction better, and where our expert team is there to guide families every step of the way”
Dr. Sumitra Meena, an experienced pediatrician with over a decade of expertise, along with her husband, Ashish Meena, an IIT Bombay graduate with over a decade of experience in startups, founded Babynama to address the pressing challenges faced by modern parents in accessing reliable and timely pediatric care. Recognizing the transformative potential of digital platforms in healthcare, Dr. Meena envisioned Babynama as a one-stop solution for proactive, personalized, and accessible pediatric care.
Since its inception in 2022, Babynama has achieved remarkable milestones, including assisting nearly 2 lakh parents in accessing timely care and identifying early signs of critical conditions such as respiratory distress, epilepsy, autism, and ADHD in children. This has enabled timely medical intervention and improved health outcomes. The platform has also surpassed 10,000 paying customers, offering a wide array of services to support mothers and newborns. Looking ahead, Babynama plans to launch third-trimester care programs, developmental initiatives targeting key aspects of child growth, and interactive workshops to empower parents.
Shreyans Salecha, Investment Team, Good Capital stated “We are excited to support Babynama in their mission to revolutionize pediatric care in India. Their innovative approach to making expert healthcare accessible, affordable, and responsive is exactly the kind of scalable solution that aligns with our focus on investing in impactful, technology-driven healthcare platforms. We believe Babynama’s vision will empower millions of parents to provide the best care for their children, ensuring healthier futures for families across the country.”
Babynama is set to disrupt the rapidly growing market in India, driven by increasing awareness of child health and rising disposable incomes. With its innovative approach and commitment to holistic care, Babynama is creating a trusted partner for parents at every stage of their journey.