LactApp
LactApp is a Barcelona-based company that leverages Artificial Intelligence to provide personalized advice on breastfeeding and maternity. Their innovative approach aims to reduce healthcare costs and enhance user satisfaction by offering expert, confidential, and real-time support. The app resolves over 100,000 consultations weekly, making it the leading breastfeeding app in Spain, used by 23% of new mothers and downloaded in 177 countries. LactApp has established significant partnerships within the maternity sector and is focused on international expansion. The company's core belief is in empowering women with information, professional care, and a strong support network during their breastfeeding journey.
LactApp
LactApp is a Barcelona-based company that leverages Artificial Intelligence to provide personalized advice on breastfeeding and maternity. Their innovative approach aims to reduce healthcare costs and enhance user satisfaction by offering expert, confidential, and real-time support. The app resolves over 100,000 consultations weekly, making it the leading breastfeeding app in Spain, used by 23% of new mothers and downloaded in 177 countries. LactApp has established significant partnerships within the maternity sector and is focused on international expansion. The company's core belief is in empowering women with information, professional care, and a strong support network during their breastfeeding journey.
TL;DR
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Product: AI-driven mobile app for personalized breastfeeding support (consumer and professionals versions)
Users: Resolves over 100,000 consultations weekly; used by ~23% of new mothers in Spain
Founding: Co-founded by Maria Berruezo, Alba Padró, and Enric Pallares
Funding: Received a non-equity support program from Google for Startups (Oct 2021)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Breastfeeding support and postnatal/maternity care
Founded
2016
Industry
Digital health / Women's health
Funding Track Record
Participation in Google for Startups Accelerator (support program, not an equity round)
Investor Signal
“Google for Startups Accelerator”