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§ Private Profile · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Cord blood, cord tissue, & placenta banking for expectant parents. Store stem cells for future medical treatments and therapies.
Anja Health has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Anja Health.
Anja Health was founded in 2021 by Kathryn Cross (Founder).
Anja Health has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Anja Health is a direct-to-consumer healthcare company that provides umbilical cord blood, cord tissue, and placenta banking services for expectant parents. The organization supplies specialized collection kits utilized at birth to freeze and store stem cells in an AABB-accredited laboratory for potential future medical treatments. Operating with a team of two employees, the business utilizes a subscription financial model that includes a $199 upfront processing fee alongside annual storage charges. Having served thousands of families, the health technology firm secured $4.5 million in seed funding to expand its consumer reach and operational capacity. The capital raise attracted financial backing from several notable venture capital entities and angel investors, including Y Combinator, Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six, and Balaji Srinivasan. Anja Health was established in 2021 by founder Kathryn Cross.
Key people at Anja Health.
Anja Health has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in May 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | $5M Seed | Seven Seven SIX | Electric ANT, Rainfall Ventures, UpHonest Capital, Balaji Srinivasan, Marc Baghadjian, Scott Belsky, TIM Lenardo, Zachariah Reitano, ALY Raisman, Chris Ovitz, Cleo Abram, TIM Lenardo, Crista Galli Ventures, Harvest Ventures | Announced |
Anja Health is a personalized, doctor-backed cord blood banking company that provides stem cell collection and storage services from umbilical cord blood, cord tissue, and placenta. It primarily serves pregnant parents by offering an accessible, affordable way to preserve stem cells for potential future disease treatments. Founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, Anja Health aims to democratize access to stem cell banking, especially targeting Gen Z parents through modern communication channels like TikTok. The company offers flexible payment plans and emphasizes convenience, education, and inclusivity, addressing gaps in traditional cord blood banking[1][2][3].
Anja Health was founded by Kathryn Cross, inspired by her personal family experience. Her younger brother Andrew had cerebral palsy and needed cord blood stem cells, but the family struggled to find a match due to their mixed-race background. This motivated Kathryn to create a company that would make cord blood banking more accessible and affordable, especially for underrepresented groups. Kathryn, a Wellesley College graduate and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, launched Anja Health in 2021 and joined Y Combinator in 2022, raising $4.5 million in seed funding. The company has since grown by leveraging Kathryn’s marketing expertise and community-building on social media to educate and empower new parents[1][2][4][5][6][7].
Anja Health rides the growing trend of personalized medicine and regenerative therapies, where stem cells are increasingly recognized for their potential to treat a variety of diseases. The timing is favorable due to rising awareness of stem cell therapies, advances in cryopreservation technology, and a cultural shift towards proactive healthcare among younger generations. By making cord blood banking more accessible and affordable, Anja Health helps expand the diversity of stored stem cells, addressing a critical gap in treatment availability for mixed-race and underrepresented populations. Its tech-enabled, user-friendly approach also influences the broader healthcare ecosystem by setting new standards for patient engagement and convenience in biobanking[1][3][6][7].
Looking ahead, Anja Health is poised to expand its market share by continuing to innovate in stem cell banking services and deepen its engagement with Gen Z and millennial parents. Trends such as increased adoption of regenerative medicine, growing consumer demand for personalized healthcare, and digital health education will shape its trajectory. The company’s influence may evolve to include broader partnerships in medical research and treatment development, potentially accelerating new therapies that rely on diverse stem cell sources. Anja Health’s mission-driven approach and tech-forward model position it well to redefine cord blood banking accessibility and impact future healthcare outcomes[1][3][5][7].
Anja Health was founded in 2021 by Kathryn Cross (Founder).
Anja Health has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Anja Health's investors include Seven Seven Six, Electric Ant, Rainfall Ventures, UpHonest Capital, Balaji Srinivasan, Marc Baghadjian, Scott Belsky, Tim Lenardo, Zachariah Reitano, Aly Raisman, Chris Ovitz, Cleo Abram.
