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Fractal Pediatric Capital Fund I

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Jana

Jana Mike

Project start date: 10/5/2025

Fractal Pediatric Capital Fund I

United States

The first pediatric venture fund led by pediatric experts. Where others see a ‘niche,’ we see a generational opportunity with unparalleled impact—because kids are the future.

Scaling

6 months - 1 year

Last update: October 05, 2023

OverviewContributors

Challenge

PEDIATRIC PARADOX: Children make up 25% of the population but receive less than 1% of healthcare investment. Decades of underinvestment have created a pediatric healthcare crisis. 95% of FDA products are NOT approved for pediatric use. The result? U.S. pediatric outcomes rank near the bottom among OECD nations. Today, 1 in 2 kids lives with a chronic condition that extends into adulthood. And with 1 in 12 pregnant women lacking access to care, U.S. maternal and infant mortality rates are 93% and 30% higher than OECD peers. We leverage our expertise (✓ Science ✓ Clinical ✓ Growth ✓ Exit) to back founders solving the most urgent pediatric and maternal health challenges—starting with pediatric chronic childhood conditions and perinatal/maternal health.

Description

We invest in high-return, high-impact solutions for pediatric and maternal health—backing founders uniquely positioned to close critical gaps.

SDGs

Partnerships for the GoalsPeace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsReduced InequalitiesIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureDecent Work and Economic GrowthGender EqualityQuality EducationGood Health and Well-beingNo Poverty

Industries

Q: Human health and social work

Outcomes

Kids: US OECD health outcomes from worst best
Adults: Improved longevity & fewer chronic conditions
Communities: Better school attendance & workforce participation
Economy: Higher productivity & lower healthcare costs