Babynama, a digital pediatric care platform, has raised $700,000 in a seed funding round led by Amplify. Several angel investors, including Fashinza founder Abhishek Sharma, Bicycle Health founder Ankit Gupta, Avanti founder Akshay Saxena, and former BharatPe executive Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, also participated in the round. Founded in 2022 by Sumitra Meena and Ashish Meena, Babynama connects parents with pediatricians through a chat-first platform.
The startup plans to use the funds to enhance its technology, expand its team, and ramp up marketing efforts. Dr.
Babynama raises seed funding
Sumitra Meena, Co-founder of Babynama, said, “We aim 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.”
Since its launch, Babynama has helped nearly 200,000 parents secure timely care and has identified early signs of critical conditions such as respiratory distress, epilepsy, autism, and ADHD in children. The platform has acquired 10,000 paying customers and plans to introduce third-trimester care programs and developmental initiatives. Shreyans Salecha from Good Capital, which also participated in the funding round, expressed confidence in Babynama’s mission, stating, “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 precisely the kind of scalable solution that aligns with our focus on investing in impactful, technology-driven healthcare platforms.”
India’s pediatric healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing awareness of child health and rising disposable incomes. With a strong foundation, a visionary team, and robust financial backing, Babynama aims to become a trusted partner for parents at every stage of their child’s growth and development.