6 years ago
Elder Raises £8.2 Million to Expand Live-in Care Services
Elder, a London-based care home alternative, has secured an additional £8.2 million in funding, bringing its total raised to £16.5 million
The round was led by Acton Capital with participation from MMC Ventures
Elder intends to use the funds to expand operations and invest in developing technologies to improve efficiency in care delivery, including communication between carers and families, and in-home monitoring
The company's technology-enabled approach connects self-employed live-in carers with families in need, offering personalized care based on individual needs and personality
Since 2016, Elder has provided over 350,000 days of care across the UK.
ProblemHealthcare
"Many elderly people need care, but traditional care homes can be expensive and isolating. Families struggle to find reliable and qualified care at home. "
Solution
"Elder connects families in need with self-employed live-in carers, using technology to match carers based on individual needs and personality. This allows elderly people to get full-time, specialist support at home, while ensuring families have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in good hands."