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Needed

Needed

Private
Los Angeles, CaliforniaConsumer & Commercehttps://thisisneeded.com/

Last Round

Series A

Nov 7, 2023

Total Funding Raised

$21.9M

Company Overview

Needed is a health and wellness company that provides science-backed nutritional supplements and educational resources for women throughout the perinatal stage.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

D2C Brands, Subscription Commerce

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

prenatal vitaminsmaternal nutritionDTC supplementswomen's healthpostpartum supplementsbioavailable supplementsprenatal healthsubscription supplementsmom-focused nutritionscience-backed vitaminsprenatal collagenpractitioner-recommendedclean label supplementsfertility nutrition

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Needed Comparables

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Needed Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series ANov 7, 2023
SeedOct 27, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Julie Sawaya

Co-Founder And Co-CEO

Founding Team

Ryan Woodbury

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Founding Team

Keith Nelson

Chief Quality and Regulatory Officer

Executive Team

Needed Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Needed investors
InvestorRounds
The CraftorySeries A
Sekhmet VenturesSeed
Seae VenturesSeries A, Seed
Peterson PartnersSeed
Crescent Ridge VCSeries A, Seed

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • recognized_asSep 25, 2026

    Needed recognized as top easy-to-take powder prenatal for 2026 on Sep 25th '26.

  • launchesAug 4, 2026

    Needed launched Women's Creatine on Aug 4th '26.

Needed Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Needed a public or private company?

Needed is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Needed?

Needed is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Needed worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Needed is not publicly available.

Can I buy Needed stock?

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When was Needed's last funding round?

Needed's most recent funding round was Series A on November 7, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Needed?

Key investors in Needed include The Craftory, Sekhmet Ventures, Seae Ventures.

Will Needed IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Needed.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Employee Range50
Year Founded2017
Last FundingNov 7, 2023

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