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Social Impact
Healthcare
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$234.6M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2017
At this company, employees engage in meaningful work by providing companionship and support to older adults, helping enhance their quality of life through human connections. The role is vital in reducing loneliness and improving health outcomes, which not only contributes positively to society but also offers a rewarding and impactful work environment. The company's collaboration with health plans and employers further emphasizes its leadership in addressing critical social barriers to health and well-being.
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Total Funding
$234.6M
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Medical, dental, & vision
HSA/FSA plans
Life & disability insurance
401k
PTO
Family building
Parental leave
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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa, a family on-demand service providing assistance and companionship to older adults, secures $60M Series C funding led by Tiger Global Management.
Even before COVID-19 forced us to stay at home and isolate ourselves, too many older adults were suffering with loneliness. Pre-pandemic, some 43% of adults aged 60 and older reported feeling lonely, according to a national study.
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The Miami-based startup Papa has raised an additional $18 million as it looks to expand its business connecting elderly Americans and families with physical and virtual companions, which the company calls “pals.” The company’s services are already available in 17 states and Papa is going to expand to another four states in the next few […]
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Industries
Social Impact
Healthcare
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$234.6M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2017
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