Maternal mortality remains substantially higher for Black women in the United States. Remote monitoring, access, quality-improvement and early-warning approaches are relevant diligence themes, but clinical benefit must be evaluated separately from the disparity statistic.
Disparity / prevalence (static)
2024 maternal mortality: Black women 44.8 vs White women 14.2 deaths per 100,000 live births (~3.2×). Separately, CDC MMRC review of 2017–2019 pregnancy-related deaths found >80% preventable.
Addressable population: 0.85M US women (0.7–1M, 2026)
Source: CDC/NCHS Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2024 (published Mar 2026); CDC Maternal Mortality Review Committees, 2017–2019 preventability analysis
Verified portfolio overlap (Maternal Health, Diagnostics, Wearables) · 21 companies
Alydia HealthMaternal Health · Acquired by Organon (2021)
Medical device company focused on preventing maternal morbidity from postpartum hemorrhage (Jada System)
Verified deal: acquired by Organon (via Merck spinoff) (2021-03-30) — Up to $240M total ($215M upfront cash + $25M contingent milestone); Organon press release Mar 30, 2021
Sources (4)
- Organon.com - press release (Mar 30, 2021)
- Business Wire - Merck acquisition on behalf of Organon spinoff
- Crunchbase - crunchbase.com/organization/alydia-health
- Organon press release - acquisition announcement, 2021
IgenomixDiagnostics · Acquired by Vitrolife (2021)
Global leader in reproductive genetic testing services for IVF clinics — preimplantation genetic testing across 26 countries
Verified deal: acquired by Vitrolife (2021-07-08) — Enterprise value ~€1.25B (~$1.45B); part cash, part share consideration
Sources (3)
- Cision/Vitrolife press release (Jul 8, 2021)
- PR Newswire - acquisition completion (Nov 30, 2021)
- EQT Group - sale announcement
SequenomDiagnostics · Acquired by LabCorp (2016)
Pioneer in non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) — MaterniT21 test for fetal chromosomal abnormalities, over 500K tests performed
Verified deal: acquired by LabCorp (2016-07-27) — Enterprise value ~$371M including net debt ($302M equity value at $2.40/share)
Sources (2)
- SEC EDGAR - LabCorp/Sequenom merger filing (Jul 27, 2016)
- Business Wire - acquisition announcement
nVision MedicalDiagnostics · Acquired by Boston Scientific (2018)
First FDA-cleared device for collecting cells from fallopian tubes — platform for earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer; $500M near-term market opportunity estimated
Verified deal: acquired by Boston Scientific (2018-04-16) — $150M upfront + up to $125M in milestones over 4 years
Sources (2)
- PR Newswire — Boston Scientific press release (Apr 16, 2018)
- MassDevice deal coverage ($275M total)
CounsylDiagnostics · Acquired by Myriad Genetics (2018)
Prenatal and carrier genetic screening — Foresight carrier screen and Prequel NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing); one of largest reproductive genetics labs in US
Verified deal: acquired by Myriad Genetics (2018-05-28) — ~$375M ($225M cash + $150M equity consideration)
Sources (2)
- Globe Newswire — Myriad Genetics press release (May 28, 2018)
- Myriad Genetics investor relations
Gateway GenomicsDiagnostics · Acquired by Myriad Genetics (2022)
Consumer genetic testing — SneakPeek early gender DNA test (detects baby gender at 6 weeks with 99% accuracy); 750K+ parents served, 20%+ CAGR
Verified deal: acquired by Myriad Genetics (2022-11-01) — $67.5M tuck-in acquisition (Myriad Genetics press release)
Sources (2)
- Globe Newswire — Myriad Genetics press release (Nov 1, 2022)
- Myriad Genetics investor relations
Invitae Reproductive HealthDiagnostics · Assets acquired by Natera (2024)
Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) and carrier screening business — divested reproductive health assets from Invitae's broader genetic testing portfolio
Verified deal: acquired by Natera (2024-01-22) — $10M upfront + up to $42.5M milestones (cash + litigation credits)
Sources (2)
- Business Wire — Natera press release (Jan 22, 2024)
- Natera investor relations
Thrive Earlier DetectionDiagnostics · Acquired by Exact Sciences (2021)
Multi-cancer blood test (CancerSEEK) using cfDNA and protein biomarkers to detect multiple cancer types including breast and ovarian
Verified deal: acquired by Exact Sciences (2020-10-27) — ~$2.15B cash + stock
Sources (3)
- PR Newswire — Exact Sciences/Thrive announcement (Oct 27, 2020)
- PR Newswire — Exact Sciences completion (Jan 5, 2021)
- Milwaukee Business Journal (Jan 5, 2021)
PreventionGeneticsDiagnostics · Acquired by Exact Sciences (2022)
CLIA-certified genetic testing laboratory — 5,000+ predefined tests for hereditary cancer (BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome), carrier screening, and whole exome/genome sequencing
Verified deal: acquired by Exact Sciences (2022-01-09) — ~$190M (Laboratory Economics reporting)
Sources (3)
- PR Newswire — Exact Sciences press release (Jan 9, 2022)
- SEC EDGAR — Exact Sciences 8-K (Jan 10, 2022)
- Laboratory Economics — deal reporting (Jan 15, 2022)
EUROIMMUNDiagnostics · Acquired by PerkinElmer (2017)
Global leader in autoimmune diagnostics — extensive immunology, cell biology, and molecular biology capabilities; reproductive health channel drives into US market
Verified deal: acquired by PerkinElmer (Revvity) (2017-06-16) — ~$1.3B cash
Sources (3)
- SEC EDGAR — PerkinElmer 8-K (Jun 16, 2017)
- GenomeWeb — deal coverage (Jun 19, 2017)
- Revvity (PerkinElmer) investor relations — completion (Dec 19, 2017)
AlereDiagnostics · Acquired by Abbott (2017)
Global leader in point-of-care diagnostics — rapid tests for cardiometabolic, infectious disease, and toxicology; includes pregnancy and fertility testing portfolio
Verified deal: acquired by Abbott Laboratories (2016-02-01) — $51/share amended price, ~$5.3B equity value (reduced from original $5.8B)
Sources (3)
- SEC EDGAR — Abbott/Alere amended merger filing (Apr 14, 2017)
- Abbott Mediaroom — merger amendment (Apr 14, 2017)
- Abbott Mediaroom — closing confirmation (Sep 29, 2017)
Gen-ProbeDiagnostics · Acquired by Hologic (2012)
Leader in molecular diagnostics including HPV/cervical cancer testing and STI screening
Verified deal: acquired by Hologic (2012-04-30) — Aggregate ~$3.7B including assumption of debt; $82.75/share cash tender
Sources (3)
- SEC EDGAR - Hologic 8-K/DEFM14A (2012)
- Hologic press release (August 1, 2012)
- Gen-Probe Incorporated SEC filings
EvvyDiagnostics · Private (Series A)
At-home vaginal microbiome testing with metagenomic sequencing and precision treatment
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (3)
- TechCrunch - $5M seed coverage (July 2021)
- Business Wire - $14M Series A announcement (September 2023)
- Fierce Healthcare - funding and STI care expansion coverage
Testmate HealthDiagnostics · Private (Seed)
At-home rapid molecular STI test, starting with chlamydia and gonorrhea; $6M seed
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (6)
- PRNewswire - $6M seed announcement (May 2024)
- Startupticker.ch - $6M seed coverage (May 2024)
- FinSMEs - seed round coverage (May 2024)
- GGBa - CHF 1.6M earlier financing coverage
- Crunchbase - crunchbase.com/organization/testmate-health
- Company website - testmatehealth.com
Juniper GenomicsDiagnostics · Private (Seed)
Whole-genome and transcriptome embryo screening for IVF
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (5)
- GenomeWeb - $4.6M seed launch coverage (June 2025)
- Femtech Insider - seed round coverage (2025)
- Future FemHealth - seed funding coverage (2025)
- Crunchbase - crunchbase.com/organization/juniper-genomics
- Company website - junipergenomics.com
Nest CollaborativeMaternal Health · Private (Seed)
Digital lactation support platform connecting new mothers with IBCLC consultants
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (3)
- Fund portfolio listing (as of 5/31/26)
- Crunchbase - crunchbase.com/organization/nest-collaborative
- Company website - nestcollaborative.com
WillowMaternal Health · Private (Series C)
Wearable breast pump for hands-free pumping
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (4)
- Fund portfolio listing (as of 5/31/26)
- Crunchbase - crunchbase.com/organization/willow-pump
- TechCrunch - breast pump startup coverage, 2021
- Company website - willowpump.com
AOA DxDiagnostics · Private (Series B)
Glycolipid biomarker diagnostics for early ovarian cancer detection
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (3)
- Endpoints News - $17M Series B; $24M total raised (October 2023)
- RH Capital portfolio - rhcapital.vc/portfolio/
- Company website - aoadx.com
Eli HealthDiagnostics · Private
At-home saliva hormone monitoring with real-time insights
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (3)
- Eli Health - total capital raised $20M (June 2025)
- RH Capital portfolio - rhcapital.vc/portfolio/
- Company website - eli.health
NovocuffMaternal Health · Private (Series A)
Cervical cerclage device to reduce risk of preterm birth
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (3)
- Business Wire - $26M Series A + $2M seed (July 2024)
- RH Capital portfolio - rhcapital.vc/portfolio/
- Company website - novocuff.com
Raydiant OximetryMaternal Health · Private (Series A)
Non-invasive fetal oxygenation monitor for labor and delivery
No verified acquisition row for this company.
Sources (3)
- GlobeNewswire - $7.5M Series A extension (June 2024)
- RH Capital portfolio - rhcapital.vc/portfolio/
- Company website - raydiantoximetry.com