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MediKarma Acquires Nanell to Expand Women's Health Offerings
The acquisition will integrate Nanell's pregnancy-focused digital solution into MediKarma's AI-driven healthcare platform.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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MediKarma, an AI-driven healthcare innovation company, has announced the acquisition of Nanell, a specialized digital solution focused on the pregnancy journey, from Niterra Co., Ltd. The acquisition will integrate Nanell's intellectual property, product assets, and operations directly into MediKarma's platform, strengthening its offering in Women's Health.
Why it matters
The integration of Nanell's pregnancy journey solution into MediKarma's unified platform strengthens the company's B2B2C strategy, providing simpler guidance and timely support for members, while giving partner organizations earlier risk visibility, better contract performance, and fewer avoidable costs.
The details
Nanell was created by Niterra Ventures Company of Niterra Co., Ltd. to provide expert consultation, guided resources, and health tracking, and has reported strong early results including targeted support for first-time and high-risk pregnancies, with retention above category averages. Under the agreement, MediKarma acquires Nanell's IP and related assets, followed by a planned 60–90 day knowledge transfer and operational transition. The commercial structure includes equity-linked consideration and a revenue-share component aligned to Nanell's future growth.
- The acquisition was completed on February 23, 2026.
The players
MediKarma
An AI-driven healthcare innovation company focused on preventive, value-based care. The MediKarma platform unifies EMR, claims, pharmacy, devices, and patient-reported data into a holistic, longitudinal patient profile.
Nanell
A specialized digital solution focused on the pregnancy journey, created by Niterra Ventures Company of Niterra Co., Ltd.
Niterra Co., Ltd.
A globally recognized manufacturer founded in 1936, best known for its NGK-branded spark plugs and NTK-branded ceramic products.
Niterra Ventures Company
The venture arm of Niterra Co., Ltd., focused on acquiring 'New Core Assets' through strategic investments and partnerships.
Kris Narayan
CEO of MediKarma.
What they’re saying
“This acquisition immediately fast-tracks MediKarma's expansion into women's health with a solution purpose-built for the critical moments that happen between visits. By integrating Nanell's proven pregnancy expertise, we empower our members with clearer, real-time guidance and route meaningful signals back to care teams. This is a strategic move that strengthens value for payors and employers by offering earlier risk visibility and delivers a more human, proactive experience for families at a pivotal life stage.”
— Kris Narayan, CEO, MediKarma (BusinessWire)
“Niterra Co., Ltd. invests and, in the past, also built ventures with the vision to improve everyone's quality of life. Nanell was the result of researching women's needs and building a solution for better support during pregnancy. We believe MediKarma's platform is the perfect strategic home for Nanell's next chapter. It connects specialized pregnancy insights to a longitudinal profile that ultimately benefits both members and care teams. We are excited to support MediKarma's growth as it scales this unified capability across both B2B and B2C channels.”
— Dirk Schapeler, President of Niterra Ventures Company of Niterra Co., Ltd. (BusinessWire)
What’s next
The integration of Nanell's pregnancy journey solution into MediKarma's unified platform is expected to be completed within 60-90 days, with Niterra Ventures Company providing transitional support.
The takeaway
The acquisition of Nanell strengthens MediKarma's position in the women's health market, allowing the company to provide a more comprehensive and proactive healthcare experience for expectant mothers and their care teams through the integration of Nanell's specialized pregnancy-focused digital solution.
