Jacaranda Health

Why We Invest

Sub-Saharan Africa still has the highest newborn mortality rates in the world. A big reason for this is delays in recognizing danger and seeking care. We know that even small changes in care-seeking behavior can make a meaningful dent in this problem.

Jacaranda’s AI-powered chat “companion” delivers critical advice and prompts to mothers when they need it most. Moms get personalized, two-way messages through simple SMS with nudges to visit clinics, tips for a healthy pregnancy, and warnings about danger signs. A trained clinical team oversees the AI, and data flows back to government dashboards to improve care delivery. 

Jacaranda has real momentum. Their tech works, governments can run it, and it costs just $1 per mom. They’ve reached 2M moms in Kenya so far, and the AI is getting better. Now they’re expanding to Ghana and Nigeria, where the need—and the upside—is even bigger.