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Mamava

Burlington, US · Founded 2013 · Vermont corporation · 3 known investors

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Mamava designs, engineers, and manufactures freestanding lactation pods for workplaces and public spaces, along with breastfeeding resources for employers and organizations and a free app that helps parents locate lactation spaces. Its pods are produced at the company's facility in Springfield, Vermont, and are installed across the United States and beyond.

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Founders & leadership

Mamava was founded in 2013 by Christine Dodson and Sascha Mayer.

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Christine DodsoninCEO and Cofounder of MamavaChristine Dodson is CEO and co-founder of Mamava, which manufactures lactation pods and wellness infrastructure for workplaces and public spaces. She previously held leadership roles at Grey Advertising and State Street Corporation, with over 25 years of experience in design, advertising, and operations.
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Sascha MayerinCo-Founder, Chief Experience Officer, ChairpersonSascha Mayer is Chief Experience Officer and Co-founder of Mamava, which manufactures lactation pods for workplaces and public spaces. She previously served as Strategy Director at a design and branding firm where she worked on brand development for major companies, and earlier worked in the office of Senator Bernie Sanders.
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Brian WernekeNamed on SEC filing
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Michael JagerNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Cairn CrossinBoard directorGeneral Partner at FreshTracks Green Mountain

Investors · 3

FreshTracks CapitalShelburne · $600K – $2M
Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)Burlington · $25K – $250K
FreshTracks Green MountainreportedBurlington

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2022

▶$1.4MraisedAug 2022 · 16 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sascha MayerDirector
  • Cairn CrossDirector
  • Allison MainoDirector
  • Thomas WitschiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christine DodsonDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.7MraisedJan 2020 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christine DodsonDirector
  • Michael JagerDirector
  • Cairn CrossDirector
  • Allison MainoDirector
  • Sascha MayerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$2.7M
Minimum investment
$3.3K
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2018 · 15 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sascha MayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cairn CrossDirector
  • Michael JagerDirector
  • Brian WernekeDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.4M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$325KraisedOct 2016 · 6 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christine DodsonDirector
  • Brian WernekeDirector
  • Cairn CrossDirector
  • Sascha MayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael JagerDirector
Offering amount
$350K
Amount sold
$325K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$356.6KraisedJul 2015 · 5 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael JagerDirector
  • Sascha MayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian WernekeDirector
  • Cairn CrossDirector
  • Christine DodsonDirector
Offering amount
$554.7K
Amount sold
$356.6K
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Vermont, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Willow1144 shared keywordsWillow makes breast pumps and pumping accessories for nursing mothers, including in-bra wearable pumps and collection cups that convert traditional electric pumps into hands-free devices. Its products are sold direct to consumers in the breast care and milk-storage category.

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In the news

SimpliFed Raises $10.8M Series A to Expand From Lactation Support Into Virtual OB Care | Femtech Insiderfemtechinsider.com · Apr 2026Mamava, a lactation company, sees more business around PUMP Acthr-brew.com · Jul 2024How to Fund a Lactation Pod | Mamavamamava.com · Oct 2021FreshTracks Capital Invests in Mamava - FreshTracks Capitalfreshtrackscap.com · Jul 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Mamava do?
Mamava designs, engineers, and manufactures freestanding lactation pods for workplaces and public spaces, along with breastfeeding resources for employers and organizations and a free app that helps parents locate lactation spaces. Its pods are produced at the company's facility in Springfield, Vermont, and are installed across the United States and beyond.
Who founded Mamava?
Mamava was founded by Christine Dodson, Sascha Mayer in 2013.
Who are Mamava's investors?
Mamava's investors include FreshTracks Capital, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET), FreshTracks Green Mountain.
How much funding has Mamava raised?
Mamava has disclosed $6.2M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Mamava headquartered?
Mamava is headquartered in Burlington, US.