🌿 Big News: $500K From the State of New Jersey + Strategic Access

Written on May 28, 2025

I wanted to share some major updates from our pilot, especially with those closely following our journey.

When we received interest from the State of New Jersey, I made a life-changing decision. I left my newly built home in Big Sky, MT and moved to Hoboken. Why? Because NJ is the perfect proving ground for Dopple, and this partnership could accelerate everything.

Why New Jersey?

• High Density & Scale: 100,000+ births per year and 700K+ families with children
• Diversity: A true microcosm of the U.S., across race, income, and geography
• Mission Alignment: The state is prioritizing maternal and infant health like no other

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$500K From the State, On Top of Wefunder

Earlier this month, we received a commitment letter from the State of NJ for $500,000 in funding. We expect to close this in late June or early July. This is in addition to what we’re raising on Wefunder.

But this isn’t just about capital. It’s about strategic access.

• We’re joining the NJ Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center.
• We’re gaining direct access to healthcare systems, state programs, and research partners.
• We’re exploring opportunities through Medicaid-aligned service providers, with the potential to work with benefit programs from companies like Aetna.

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Early Pilot Traction

• One gives us cost-effective onboarding to 100+ families at a time.
• Another brings Medicaid-backed payment flows through NJ’s postpartum provider program.

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What’s Next?

We’re in late-stage conversations to access federal funding. We expect to announce that, along with the NJ close, very soon.

You can invest in Dopple and own a piece of the company as we grow.By investing, you’re not only supporting our mission—you’re becoming part of it. And depending on your investment amount, you can unlock exclusive perks like free Dopple drops and discounts on future purchases.

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👉 Learn more and consider investing today: https://wefunder.com/thedopple

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Thanks or being part of this journey,

Lisa Marino

CEO, Dopple