New York, New York - MilkMate, the company dedicated to helping working mothers balance family and career through an innovative workplace breastfeeding solution, has secured $5 million in seed funding from prominent investors. The investment will enable MilkMate to expand its reach and continue to make strides in creating an inclusive workplace environment that supports working mothers.

Founder Patrice Hayden Meagher, a working mother herself, recognized the need for a better solution to the breastfeeding and pumping challenges faced by female employees in the workplace. MilkMate's mission is to empower working mothers by providing a safe, convenient, and all-in-one solution for breast pumping at work.

The workplace breastfeeding solution provided by MilkMate is a first-of-its-kind, multi-user closed system that supports multiple users while ensuring the safety and hygiene of the process. With MilkMate, employers can offer their female employees a comprehensive and efficient solution for pumping breast milk at work, helping to retain and recruit more female talent.

"Breastfeeding and pumping challenges should not be a barrier for working mothers to advance their careers," said Patrice Hayden Meagher, founder of MilkMate. "We are excited to have the support of our investors to help us continue to provide a solution that empowers women and helps evolve the modern workplace for employers and their valued female employees."