Venture capital investments in maternal health firms surged 700% in five years, reaching $306.5M in 2023.

Venture capital investments in maternal health firms increased by 700% within the last five years, driven by rising insurance coverage and adoption of doula and midwife services. Early investments reached $306.5M in 2023, compared to $38.1M in 2018. Midwife-led care has shown improved outcomes for Black women, who face maternal mortality rates twice as high as other high-income nations.

August 19, 2024
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