The Antara Foundation

The Antara Foundation, founded in 2013, aims to improve maternal & child health outcomes at scale by partnering with government and communities. The organization's 'big bold idea' is to treat scaled delivery as the missing technology, with state programs serving as a benchmark for health outcome improvement that can be expanded nationally. Currently, The Antara Foundation's programs focus on Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, recognizing the wider economic impact of better health outcomes, contributing to poverty alleviation and economic growth. The foundation was established by Ashok Alexander, drawing on his experience leading the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in India, where he spearheaded the Avahan program to combat the growing HIV epidemic. His decade-long experience at the Gates Foundation provided critical insights into the complexity of public health delivery in India and mechanisms of scale, shaping The Antara Foundation's core idea. The latest investment in The Antara Foundation came in the form of a grant investment on 01 October 2021, with LGT Venture Philanthropy as the investor. The foundation's commitment to addressing fundamental health challenges, paired with its scalable approach, makes it an intriguing prospect for venture capital firms seeking impactful investments in the Health Care industry.