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In-Home Companionship Company Papa Hires New Head Of Trust And Safety

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The at-home companionship company Papa has made what it believes to be a crucial hire. The work that Papa is doing is very personal to me,” Yu told Home Health Care News. “My In late 2021, Papa reached unicorn status after announcing a $150 million Series D. Jane Yu has joined as the head of trust and safety.

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At-Home Care Company Papa Lays Off 15% Of Workforce

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Papa, a company that provides in-home companionship services for older adults and their families, has laid off 15% of its workforce. Today was a tough day for Papa. To all who have brought their talents and passion to Papa, thank you so much for everything you’ve done for our mission. …

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In-Home Companionship Company Papa Raises $150M, Reaches Unicorn Status

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Papa, the company that provides in-home companionship services for older adults and their families, has reached unicorn status. Led by founder and CEO Andrew Parker, Papa now has a valuation of $1.4 Led by founder and CEO Andrew Parker, Papa now has a valuation of $1.4 Papa is available through 65 health plans overall.

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Companion Care Linked To Lower Health Care Costs, Positive Health Outcomes

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No one understands this more than Papa, a “family-on-demand” startup. The company commissioned a series of studies that examined the impact of companion care on overall health. Founded in 2017, Miami-based Papa is a membership-based platform that mostly connects college students — or “Papa Pals” — and older adults.

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Senior Companionship Startup Naborforce Secures $9M In Series A

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Amid a slowdown in funding for startups , the senior tech company Naborforce has secured $9 million in a Series A. The company “connects older adults to a network of trusted ‘Nabors’ for on-demand support and social engagement.” Papa recently laid off 15% of its workforce. Its financing round was led by Translink Capital.

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After Layoffs, Papa CEO Lays Out Vision For Company’s Future

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The in-home companionship company Papa went from a scrappy startup to a nationally recognized brand partnering with some of the largest payers in the country in a very short period of time. And in July, the company was forced to lay off 15% of its workforce. In May of 2017 I was working at a telehealth company called MDLIVE.

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Papa Partners with Milliman’s HealthIO to Create More Touch Points in the Home for Seniors

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The senior companionship company Papa has made another partnership that will accelerate its impact on seniors aging in place across the country. — a global consulting and actuarial firm — and Papa are teaming up to provide hands-on help to Milliman’s HealthIO program members. Milliman Inc.