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LifeBank is a platform that makes blood available when and where it is needed in Nigeria to save lives. We mobilize blood donations, take inventory of all blood available in the country, and deliver blood in the right condition to the point of need.
We connect hospitals with the best blood banks across the region. We are building the future of African healthcare.
We connect hospitals with the best blood banks across the region. We are building the future of African healthcare.
Overview
Location
Nigeria, Lagos, Yaba
Employees
51-200
Founded date
2015
Investors 3
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| Octerra Capital | octerracapital.com | |
| HealthCap | healthcap.co |
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Dec 8, 2021 | Techpoint Awards 2021: And the nominees are… | Share this article: [Updated on December 15, 2021]: Payourse requested to be removed as a finalist in The Most Outstanding Crypto Exchange category. [Updated on December 14, 2021]: The Most Outstanding Logistics Startup 2021 was renamed Mos... |
| Jun 14, 2021 | #WorldBloodDonorDay: 5 startups improving access to safe blood in Africa | Share this article: You don’t need to be a medical expert to know the value of blood to humans. At a basic level, most people understand that the absence of blood in a human is fatal, yet blood donation rates in most African countries are l... |
| Nov 27, 2020 | Temie Giwa-Tubosun: “LifeBank’s niche is underestimated, but we are thriving.” | LifeBank isn’t a cool startup and unlike other startups, it doesn’t care about announcing funding rounds. But yet this Nigerian health-tech startup has had tremendous impact on society. It’s present in 8 Nigerian states and Kenya, and has s... |
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FAQ about LifeBank
When was LifeBank founded?
LifeBank was founded in 2015.
Who has invested in LifeBank?
Parsers VC lists 3 investors of LifeBank, among them Octerra Capital and HealthCap.
What has the press written about LifeBank?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning LifeBank, among them “Techpoint Awards 2021: And the nominees are…” (Dec 8, 2021) and “#WorldBloodDonorDay: 5 startups improving access to safe blood in Africa” (Jun 14, 2021).
Is LifeBank still active?
Yes, LifeBank is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 6, 2022.