# Noora Health

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/noora-health

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Stanford, US
- Website: www.noorahealth.org
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 1, 2014)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Noora Health specializes in caregiver training and support services, enhancing healthcare by empowering family members to take on caregiving roles, ultimately improving patient recovery and outcomes.Founded in 2012 in Stanford, US, Noora Health provides caregiver training services that integrate into healthcare systems across several countries. The company was co-founded by Edith Elliott and Shahed Alam, who are currently serving as co-CEOs. In 2014, Noora Health received SEED financing from Y Combinator. The firm has successfully dealt with one significant financing round to date, which took place in January 2014.Noora Health offers a comprehensive suite of caregiver training and support services designed to address the systemic imbalance in healthcare by empowering family members as caregivers. The core product is an educational program that equips family members and communities with essential caregiving knowledge and skills. This training is integrated into existing healthcare systems in various countries, including India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal, effectively expanding the care network to include loved ones as integral participants in patient recovery. The programs are tailored to improve patient outcomes by addressing issues such as preventable complications and anxiety during post-discharge care. Over the years, Noora Health has successfully trained more than 30 million caregivers and patients, thereby impacting millions of lives through its initiatives.Noora Health operates on a model that includes partnerships with healthcare facilities and direct training programs for caregivers, which can involve structured agreements with hospitals and clinics to facilitate their educational services. Revenue is generated through these collaborations, where healthcare institutions may integrate Noora's training into their discharge processes, thereby enhancing patient care capabilities. While specific pricing plans for the training services are not disclosed, the business structure suggests a blend of B2B interactions with healthcare providers, alongside direct engagement with families and communities. This strategic approach positions Noora Health to sustain its operations while reinforcing its mission of empowering family caregivers through education.Noora Health plans to utilize the funding obtained from the SEED financing in January 2014 to enhance its training programs and expand its reach into new markets. The company aims to introduce new educational products tailored for caregivers and expects to launch these initiatives in the upcoming years. Additionally, Noora Health is focused on expanding its operations in Asia, specifically targeting regions in Southeast Asia and potentially parts of Africa by 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 1, 2014 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed