
Gaia, a fertility-focused startup, has secured a $100 million debt facility from Viola Credit to expand its operations in the U.S. The company uses AI and machine learning to offer personalized, outcome-based financing plans for fertility treatments, aiming to make the process more accessible and financially predictable. Gaia's model, which flips the traditional fee-for-service approach, has gained traction with over 1,100 memberships and partnerships with 200 clinics across 40 states. This funding follows a $14 million Series A round, highlighting investor confidence in Gaia's innovative approach.
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