Pediatric telemedicine startup Summer Health announced the completion of an $11.65 million Series A led by 7wireVentures and Lux Capital.
Melinda French Gates' fund Pivotal Ventures participated in the financing, along with existing investors Sequoia Capital, Box Group, and Chelsea Clinton's Metrodora Ventures.
7wireVentures partner Alyssa Jaffee, Sequoia Capital's Alfred Lin, Lux Capital's Deena Shakir, and Metradora Ventures' Chelsea Clinton will join Summer's board of directors.
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Summer Health is a pediatric telehealth messaging service founded in 2022. Parents can text the service with treatment questions about breastfeeding, feeding issues, and non-emergency needs such as bruises and contusions.
The New York-based company plans to use the cash to expand its technology platform.
”Summer Health was founded to radically simplify access to pediatric care. Our 24/7 platform allows parents to access care that fits their lives in minutes from anywhere. I use this to guide my own parenting decisions and keep my children healthy, whether it's at home, on vacation, or in the middle of the night.'' Founder of Summer Health Ellen DaSilva, CEO and CEO, said in a statement.
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Summer Health raised $7.5 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Lux Capital in 2022. More investors participated in this round. Box Group, Shrug Capital, Metrodora Ventures, Springbank Collective, Coalition Operators, Moving Ventures.
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