Pomelo Care, a U.S.-based virtual healthcare company, announced in January 2026 that it has raised $92 million in Series C funding, taking its valuation to approximately $1.7 billion. The funding will support the company’s expansion beyond maternity services into broader women’s health and pediatric care. Pomelo Care currently partners with commercial and Medicaid health plans across the United States, collectively covering more than 25 million members.^2,4

Founded by Marta Bralic Kerns, Pomelo Care initially focused on improving pregnancy and postpartum outcomes through continuous, virtual clinical support. The company now aims to extend this model across multiple stages of life, including reproductive health, hormonal health, perimenopause, menopause, and early childhood care.

The Care Model: Continuous and Multidisciplinary

Pomelo Care delivers 24/7 virtual access to multidisciplinary clinical teams that include nurses, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and obstetric clinicians. Rather than relying solely on episodic clinic visits, the model emphasizes ongoing engagement, early risk identification, and timely intervention.

Using data analytics and standardized clinical protocols, care teams monitor patients for common and high-risk conditions such as gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and perinatal mood disorders. This approach aligns with established evidence that frequent patient–provider interaction and early screening improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Clinical Outcomes and Evidence Base

Company-published and peer-reviewed data indicate that Pomelo Care’s virtual maternity model has been associated with lower rates of preterm birth, reduced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) utilization, and fewer emergency department visits compared with conventional care pathways.³ Improvements have also been reported in preventive care delivery, including appropriate use of aspirin prophylaxis for pre-eclampsia risk and increased screening for prenatal and postpartum depression.

These findings are consistent with broader clinical literature showing that structured virtual care can improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines and close gaps in follow-up care, particularly during the postpartum period.¹

Rationale for Expansion Across the Life Course

The decision to expand beyond maternity care reflects growing recognition that many health risks affecting women develop across the life course and benefit from longitudinal monitoring rather than isolated interventions. Conditions related to reproductive health, hormonal transitions, and mental health often remain underdiagnosed due to fragmented care models.

In the U.S., maternal morbidity and mortality rates remain higher than those seen in other high-income countries. Limited access to continuous care, especially among underserved populations, has been identified as a key contributing factor. Virtual care models such as Pomelo Care’s are increasingly viewed as one method to improve access, continuity, and early intervention at scale.

References

1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Optimizing Postpartum Care. Washington, DC: ACOG, 2023. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2023/03/optimizing-postpartum-care

2. Feldman, Amy. “This CEO’s $1.7 Billion Health Startup Started With Moms—Now She Wants to Expand to All Women.” Forbes, January 8, 2026. Accessed January 6, 2026. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2026/01/08/this-ceos-17-billion-health-startup-started-with-moms-now-she-wants-to-expand-to-all-women/

3. Pomelo Care. “Pomelo Care Publishes Peer-Reviewed Data Demonstrating Impact of Its Virtual Maternal Health Model.” Press release, 2025. Accessed January 6, 2026.

4. Pomelo Care. “Pomelo Care Raises $92 Million Series C to Expand Women’s and Children’s Healthcare.” Press release, 2026. Accessed January 6, 2026.

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