ByHeart

New York City, New York, United States

Other Pediatric Care Nutrition & Food as MedicineSeries C

ByHeart is an American, vertically integrated infant formula company dedicated to innovating baby nutrition. They focus on owning the entire process from R&D to manufacturing, creating a breast milk-inspired formula with a patented protein blend using organic, grass-fed whole milk.

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Problem Statement

Existing infant formulas are not optimally designed or don't mimic breast milk closely enough, often containing undesirable ingredients, leading to a need for more innovative, higher-quality, and healthier alternatives for babies.

Core Technology

Patented breast milk-inspired infant formula featuring a unique protein blend (alpha-lactalbumin, lactoferrin, 80:20 whey to casein ratio) and organic, grass-fed whole milk, free from corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm oil.

Key Differentiators

Vertical integration, first new FDA-registered U.S. infant formula manufacturer in over 15 years, patented breast milk-inspired formula, use of organic grass-fed whole milk and certified-clean ingredients, extensive clinical trials, and the first U.S. infant formula to receive the Clean Label Project Purity Award.

Clinical Focus

Infant nutrition, supporting immune, cognitive, digestive, and microbiome health, with demonstrated benefits like easier digestion, less spit-up, and softer stools.

Target Customers

Parents and guardians of infants.

Product Stage

Company Info

Business Model: B2C
Founded: 2016
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Website: byheart.com

Disease Areas

Infant Nutrition Immune Health Cognitive Health Microbiome Health Mental Health Digestive Health

Technologies

Infant Nutrition ScienceInfant FormulaProtein Blend TechnologyNutritional ScienceVertical IntegrationClean Label Ingredients

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Clinical Validation

FDA-registered as the first new U.S. infant formula manufacturer in over 15 years. Conducted one of the largest clinical trials for a new infant formula brand in the U.S. in over 25 years, demonstrating clinically proven benefits such as easier digestion, less spit-up, and softer stools. Received the Clean Label Project Purity Award.

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IP Protection

Patented protein blend for infant formula.

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