Birth Model Raises $750K Seed Round Led by Gurtin Ventures

I'm excited to announce that Birth Model has closed a $750,000 Seed round led by Gurtin Ventures and the Gurtin Family Trust. This investment marks a significant milestone in our journey to transform Labor & Delivery operations through AI.

A Vote of Confidence

This funding comes at an exciting time for Birth Model. Fresh off our graduation from Techstars AI Health Baltimore, we've built tremendous momentum with health systems across the country. Gurtin Ventures recognized the massive opportunity in maternal healthcare technology and the unique position Birth Model holds in this space.

The investment was structured as a SAFE at a $20M post-money valuation, reflecting the confidence our investors have in our technology, team, and market potential.

Why This Investment Matters

Labor & Delivery units are among the most complex, high-stakes environments in healthcare. With over 80% of admissions being unscheduled and unpredictable, hospitals struggle with staffing, resource allocation, and patient safety. Birth Model's AI platform brings predictability to this chaos.

• Delivery time prediction: Our AI predicts when patients will deliver with unprecedented accuracy
• Risk stratification: Automated identification of high-risk patients for conditions like postpartum hemorrhage and preeclampsia
• Staffing optimization: Data-driven insights help hospitals right-size their teams
• Documentation automation: AI-powered clinical notes reduce documentation burden by 80%

How We'll Use the Funds

This seed funding will accelerate our growth in several key areas:

• Sales and marketing expansion: Growing our team to meet the overwhelming demand from health systems
• Product development: Advancing our AI models and building new features based on customer feedback
• Clinical validation: Expanding our research partnerships to publish peer-reviewed outcomes data
• Infrastructure scaling: Ensuring our platform can support rapid customer growth while maintaining SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance

The Road Ahead

With this investment, Birth Model has now raised over $1.6 million in total funding. We're grateful to all our investors who believe in our mission to make childbirth safer and more predictable.

To the hospitals and health systems considering Birth Model: we're ready to partner with you. To our existing customers: thank you for trusting us with your L&D operations. And to our team: this is just the beginning.

"This investment allows us to scale our impact and bring AI-powered maternal care to hospitals nationwide. We're committed to reducing maternal morbidity and improving the experience for clinicians and patients alike."