Anja Health
AcquiredYC W22New York City, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · 7 known investors
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Anja Health provides cord blood banking and stem cell storage services from umbilical cords and placentas for families. The company aims to make stem cell preservation accessible and affordable for new parents.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessConsumer Health ServicesConsumerHealthcareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Anja Health was founded in 2021 by Kathryn Cross.
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Kathryn Crossin𝕏FounderKathryn Cross graduated from Wellesley College with degrees in Media Arts & Sciences and Economics. She founded Anja Health and has built a social media presence discussing cord blood banking and pregnancy-related topics.30 Under 30 2024
Investors · 7
Y Combinator✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K
Seven Seven Six✓ verifiedPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M
Harvest Venture PartnersCalgary
VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $250K – $50M
Crista Galli Venturesreported · 2 sourcesLondon
Electric AntreportedLos Angeles
Also in the syndicate · 1
Harvest Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4.5M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2022–2026
- Undisclosed amountSeedNov 2024Source ↗
- $4.5Mseed funding roundMay 2022 · 4 sources
Seven Seven Six (lead), Crista Galli Ventures, Electric Ant, Harvest Ventures, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
The YC application· Winter 2022 batch
My Y Combinator Demo Day Pitch (Raised $5,000,000) | W22 Batch | Anja Health
Kathryn Cross
Competitors · 2
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First Cry1516 shared keywordsFirstCry (Brainbees Solutions Limited) is a multi-channel retailer of products for mothers, babies, and kids, selling third-party, global, and its own home brands through an online platform, company-owned and franchisee stores, and general trade distribution. It operates primarily in India with a presence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and also helps D2C brands scale across its distribution network.
Flo Health1181 shared keywordsFlo is a women's health app offering personalized cycle tracking, fertility guidance, pregnancy support, and health education backed by a medical team. The app serves women and people with periods globally with science-based insights on hormonal health from first period to perimenopause.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Anja Health do?
- Anja Health provides cord blood banking and stem cell storage services from umbilical cords and placentas for families. The company aims to make stem cell preservation accessible and affordable for new parents.
- Who founded Anja Health?
- Anja Health was founded by Kathryn Cross in 2021.
- Who are Anja Health's investors?
- Anja Health's investors include Y Combinator, Seven Seven Six, Harvest Venture Partners, VentureSouq, Crista Galli Ventures, Electric Ant.
- How much funding has Anja Health raised?
- Anja Health has disclosed $4.5M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Anja Health headquartered?
- Anja Health is headquartered in New York City, US.