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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
Get paid for taking care of your parents.
Oma Care has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Key people at Oma Care.
Oma Care was founded in 2024 by James Galbraith (Founder) and Arianna Galbraith (Founder).
Oma Care has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
We are building the technical infrastructure to train and pay the 53M family caregivers in the US.
Key people at Oma Care.
Oma Care was founded in 2024 by James Galbraith (Founder) and Arianna Galbraith (Founder).
Oma Care has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Oma Care's investors include Y Combinator.
Oma Care has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in February 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | $500K Seed | — | Y Combinator | Announced |
Oma Care is a healthcare technology startup focused on empowering family caregivers by enabling them to get paid for the care they already provide to their loved ones. The company offers free training and support to caregivers, helping them deliver effective care and unlock financial compensation through automated Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements. Oma Care serves family caregivers, patients preferring home care, payors, and providers aiming to reduce healthcare costs and readmission rates. The startup addresses the problem of unpaid caregiving labor and the growing need for sustainable home-based care solutions amid an aging population. It is gaining momentum by leveraging technology to streamline caregiver support and reimbursement processes, positioning itself at the forefront of the home care revolution[4][5][6].
Founded in 2024 by Arianna and James Galbraith, Oma Care emerged from their personal experiences as caregivers combined with their professional backgrounds in medicine, health policy, and software engineering. Their frontline clinical and policy expertise, along with firsthand caregiving challenges, inspired them to create a platform that recognizes and compensates family caregivers. Early traction includes backing by Y Combinator and a growing waitlist of users eager for a solution that simplifies caregiving administration and unlocks financial support through government programs[4][5][6].
Oma Care rides the growing trend of home-based healthcare and the increasing recognition of family caregivers as essential providers. With the U.S. aging population projected to grow by 47% by 2050, demand for sustainable, cost-effective care solutions is rising. Market forces such as healthcare cost containment, government support for caregiver programs, and patient preference for home care create a favorable environment. Oma Care influences the ecosystem by integrating technology, policy, and caregiving to shift care delivery from institutions to homes, potentially reducing hospital readmissions and healthcare expenses[4][5].
Oma Care is poised to expand its impact by scaling caregiver enrollment, enhancing its platform capabilities, and deepening partnerships with payors and government agencies. Trends shaping its journey include increased federal support for caregiving, advances in health tech automation, and demographic shifts toward elder care. As Oma Care grows, it may redefine caregiving economics and become a critical infrastructure player in the home care ecosystem, empowering millions of unpaid caregivers to receive fair compensation and support. This aligns with its founding vision of reshaping care around family and community[4][5][6].
