The March of Dimes Innovation Fund:

ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health These challenges also afford us the opportunity for innovation in our view is these problems also provide opportunities for innovation in a sustainable, equitable, and profitable way. [...] The March of Dimes Innovation Fund serves as a new way to drive results by making investments in and providing support to companies that align with our mission. [...] ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health Every day we’re reminded of the negative clinical outcomes impacting moms and babies that are avoidable and for which new solutions are needed. [...] ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health In addition to our clinical need areas, we’re most interested in solutions that can significantly impact the standard of care. [...] Companies of interest March of Dimes is focused on investing in companies that address clinical care as well as the ongoing support for babies and family members affected by adverse outcomes. Examples of the types of companies we would be interested in learning about include, but are not limited to, the following:10 MARCHOFDIMES. [...] ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health Value creation opportunities Example solutions Risk assessment: Create novel approaches to assess risk for mental health conditions before, during, and after pregnancy. [...] Companies of interest March of Dimes is interested in providing access to mental health services that are specifically focused on understanding and addressing the needs of women. [...] ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health Value creation opportunities Example solutions Pregnancy and labor support: Provide support through doulas and other approaches to reduce the likelihood of Cesarean deliveries. Examples: • Increase access to doulas or other non-clinical caregiver support starting early in preg [...] ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health Summary We’re driven by a commitment to fight for the health of families through strategic investments. Our five focus areas provide us the opportunity to impact the health of moms and babies by investing in companies that address one or more of the clinical areas of need identifi [...] ORG The March of Dimes Innovation Fund: The power of philanthropy and venture capital for maternal and infant health 1.