Summer Health, a pediatric telehealth startup based in New York, has recently announced the completion of an $11.65 million Series A funding round led by 7wireVentures and Lux Capital. Pivotal Ventures, a fund by Melinda French Gates, also contributed to the raise, along with existing investors Sequoia Capital, Box Group, and Chelsea Clinton’s Metrodora Ventures.
Established in 2022, Summer Health offers a pediatric telehealth messaging service that allows parents to seek advice on various treatment questions related to breastfeeding, feeding issues, and minor health concerns like bumps and bruises. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its technological platform. The goal of Summer Health is to make access to pediatric care more convenient and efficient for parents, providing them with 24/7 access to care that can fit into their busy lives.
The founder and CEO of Summer Health, Ellen DaSilva expressed her vision for the company stating that “Summer Health was founded to radically simplify access to pediatric care. Our 24/7 platform gives parents access to care that fits their lives in minutes from anywhere.” She aims to help parents make informed decisions about their children’s health, regardless of the time or location.
In addition to its recent funding round, Summer Health had previously raised $7.5 million in 2022 with support from Sequoia Capital, Lux Capital, and other investors. The company faces competition from other players in the pediatric care industry such as Owlet which recently partnered with telehealth staffing company Wheel to enable caregivers to prescribe Owlet’s FDA-cleared pulse oximetry socks for infants. As Summer Health continues to grow and expand its services it aims to revolutionize the way parents access pediatric care through its innovative telehealth platform.
Key individuals from the investing firms will be joining Summer Health’s board of directors as part of this funding round. With this newfound capital in hand