Villie.com creator Kimberly Jolasun is happy that her ground-breaking service has enabled many Black mothers to start internet campaigns to collect money for their children’s needs. So far, The platform has been utilized to raise more than $1 million.
Villie, an Atlanta-based organization that connects mothers nationwide with resources for their new or impending newborns, brings the village together. The modern digital world transforms how expectant and new parents interact, raise money, get presents, and unite their community.
The platform is committed to streamlining assistance by developing technologies that enable parents to easily engage their village – establishing a website where the mutually beneficial parenting experience is valued and celebrated.
Kimberly says, “At Villie.com, our mission is to enable every family to easily access support from their village because we believe that no parent should have to navigate parenthood alone.”
The need for our communities to support expectant moms, particularly Black mothers, has never been greater. In the US, the incidence of maternal mortality is rapidly increasing. Black women in the United States have a particularly high incidence of maternal mortality. Regardless of wealth, it is approximately three times greater than the rate for white women and more than twice the average rate.
Villie is on a mission to unite families and help mothers through all the life events associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Villie has raised over $1 million for Black parents, all from their loved ones, and as news of their goal spreads, they continue to expand. Every parent defines assistance differently, and Villie constantly develops features and functions to satisfy their demands.
The rich cultural traditions of West Africa influence Villie. The idea of the company’s founder, Kimberly Jolasun, reflects sincerely held beliefs that community support is an essential component of parenting. Because of her own experiences, Kimberly was inspired to create a platform that captures the help that families provide to new parents.
Kimberly continues, “Villie is here to bridge the geographical gaps, reconnecting families and friends in an immersive digital village where each shared moment becomes a cherished memory.”
Villie is a tech business with venture capital backing from major investors, including Fearless Fund, XRC Ventures, and TxO by a16z. According to the Fearless Fund, only 0.39% of the $288 billion venture capital firms invested in 2022 went to women of color who were business owners. Villie’s team includes moms (and dads) of young children under five and people of various ethnic backgrounds. They have a thorough understanding of the issues that must be resolved.
The platform has tools and features that combine technology with history and even integrate artificial intelligence into the user experience. Kimberly remarks, “It’s pretty amazing that for most parents, our tools are their first exposure to AI.” Villie allows parents to build a strong community during the most important phases of their lives.
