# Mila Cares

> Mila Cares designs connected HEPA air purifiers and a range of use-specific filters for homes. Founded by three fathers who encountered severe air pollution in Shanghai, the company combines room sensors, automatic operation and an app with direct sales and a recurring filter program. Its original purifier found 3,636 Kickstarter backers; the current range includes Air Mini and Air 3.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Grant Prigge (Co-founder and CEO), Dave (Co-founder), Charles (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Mila Air, Mila Air Mini, Mila Air 3, Mila app, Auto-Refill filters
- **Notable:** 3,636 Kickstarter backers pledged USD 1,156,992 in 2019., Mila ranked No. 1,500 on the 2024 Inc. 5000., Raised a USD 10 million Series A in December 2022 at a reported USD 52 million post-money valuation.

## Products & services

- **Mila Air** — Original connected HEPA purifier with room sensors, automatic modes and interchangeable filters.
- **Mila Air Mini** — Compact connected purifier for bedrooms and medium rooms, with four filter choices.
- **Mila Air 3** — Larger-room purifier with redesigned fan and Nidec motor; Mila advertises 16% quieter operation than the original.
- **Mila app** — Remote control, air quality readings, alerts, room history and Home Health Reports.
- **Auto-Refill filters** — Directly sold HEPA and carbon filter choices, with optional six-month automatic delivery.

## Achievements

- 3,636 Kickstarter backers pledged USD 1,156,992 in 2019.
- Mila ranked No. 1,500 on the 2024 Inc. 5000.
- Raised a USD 10 million Series A in December 2022 at a reported USD 52 million post-money valuation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Mila Air 3 standalone listing showed preorders for October 2026 delivery, with a redesigned motor and fan.
- **2024-08** — Mila appeared at No. 1,500 on the 2024 Inc. 5000.
- **2022-12** — Mila announced a USD 10 million Series A led by Cercano Management.

## Links

- Website: https://milacares.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milacares
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/milacaresquad
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milacaresquad/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milacaresquad/

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Last updated: 2026-09-28