Anja Health
AcquiredYC W22New York City, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · 5 known investors
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 · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedNov 2024Source ↗
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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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.
- Where is Anja Health headquartered?
- Anja Health is headquartered in New York City, US.



