The startup provides a mobile application that guides users through the forensic evidence collection process, utilizing modern technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Their offering includes early evidence kits and a dedicated care team, enabling individuals to collect and manage forensic evidence conveniently at home.
Funding
$18.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Following a sexual assault, survivors often face challenges in collecting and preserving forensic evidence in a timely manner, especially when immediate access to traditional forensic exams is not possible or desired. This can lead to difficulties in pursuing legal options and obtaining closure.
Solution
Leda Health provides survivors of sexual assault with Early Evidence Kits (EEK) and a comprehensive support system, empowering them to collect and manage forensic evidence privately and conveniently. The EEK allows for the collection of time-sensitive DNA evidence, with test results available in approximately eight weeks from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited partner lab. Leda Health supplements the EEK with customized mobile app guidance, video support, and 24/7 access to a trauma-informed care team via video, text, or phone. Leda Health aims to increase support for survivors of sexual assault and believes that making this resource available is critical to incidents that would otherwise go unreported, untreated, and unsolved.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individual survivors of sexual assault, as well as organizations such as college administrators, Greek life organizations, companies, and online communities seeking to equip their members with trauma care and healing services.
Features
- Early Evidence Kit (EEK) for self-collection of time-sensitive DNA evidence
- Mobile app guidance with customized support and video assistance
- 24/7 access to a trauma-informed care team via video, text, or phone
- Discreet delivery of STI testing and emergency contraception
- Testing at an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited partner lab