# Almond ObGyn

> Almond ObGyn is a Los Angeles-based, tech-enabled obstetrics and gynecology practice that set out to be the 'One Medical for women's health.' Founded in 2021 by Tara Raffi and Carly Allen and backed by a $7M seed round out of Y Combinator's S22 batch, Almond blended in-person clinic visits with telehealth, 24/7 text access to clinicians, and membership pricing to cover the full arc of reproductive care - from birth control and annual exams to PCOS, fertility, group pregnancy care, and menopause.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founders:** Tara Raffi (Co-Founder & CEO), Carly Allen (Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer)
- **Team size:** ~8-23 employees
- **Products:** Almond Membership, Annual Gynecology Care, Group Pregnancy Care, Specialized Programs, Telehealth
- **Notable:** Raised a $7M seed round led by True Ventures (2022)., Graduated from Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch., Co-founders named to Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders 250 list.

## Products & services

- **Almond Membership** — Annual membership (around $250/year) providing platform access, a dedicated care team, personalized treatment plans, and 24/7 text access to clinicians, with insurance still billed for visits and labs.
- **Annual Gynecology Care** — Comprehensive annual gynecological visits (around $425), covering exams, birth control counseling, period and infection management, and general wellness.
- **Group Pregnancy Care** — Launched October 2024, a flat-fee (~$2,500) program of ten 90-minute midwife-led group sessions with a consistent cohort of expecting parents at similar stages, plus a designated OB-GYN for delivery.
- **Specialized Programs** — Focused care tracks for PCOS, fertility optimization, perimenopause and menopause management, and hormone balance.
- **Telehealth** — Virtual visits and messaging that complement the in-person Los Angeles clinic for members across California.

## Achievements

- Raised a $7M seed round led by True Ventures (2022).
- Graduated from Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch.
- Co-founders named to Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders 250 list.
- Featured by Forbes (August 2024) as an early full-service, tech-enabled OB-GYN.
- Launched a first full-service OB-GYN clinic in Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue.
- Introduced a midwife-led Group Pregnancy Care program in October 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2022-11** — Closed a $7M seed round led by True Ventures after graduating from Y Combinator's S22 batch.
- **2024-08** — Featured by Forbes as an early full-service, tech-enabled OB-GYN; co-founders named to Inc.'s Female Founders 250.
- **2024-10** — Launched a flat-fee, midwife-led Group Pregnancy Care program in Los Angeles.
- **2026-02** — Company website returns errors and its Y Combinator profile is marked inactive, signaling the practice has wound down (approximate; based on public listings).

## Links

- Website: https://almondobgyn.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/almond-obgyn
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AlmondObGyn
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almondobgyn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almondobgyn/

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Last updated: 2026-07-07