What Global surrogacy services does

Global Surrogacy Services LLC (GSS) is a Beverly Hills, California-based gestational surrogacy agency that coordinates matching, screening, case management, and communication between intended parents, gestational surrogates, egg donors, fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow/insurance providers. Founded by Shana Melamed, Pharm.D.—whose background includes operating a fertility pharmacy and lecturing on pharmacology at UCLA and USC—the agency is positioned as a deliberately small, high-touch operator with a single dedicated case manager per client from first consultation through delivery and beyond. Its core product is gestational surrogacy coordination, augmented by two adjacent service lines: Egg Donation Services for intended parents needing donor eggs, and VIP Concierge Services providing premium travel, translation, privacy, and household-support coordination. Surrogate base compensation ranges from $60,000 to $85,000+ depending on geography and experience, with egg-donor compensation at $9,000–$15,000, all facilitated (not retained) through escrow arrangements. The business makes money through professional-services agency coordination fees and managed-services VIP fees, all quote-based rather than published, with discount programs for military, first-responder, and LGBTQ+ intended parents.

The firm operates as a direct-to-consumer service business with no proprietary technology platform and no disclosed AI capabilities beyond a referenced chatbot application. Customer acquisition runs through SEO-optimized website content, Facebook/Instagram presence, SMS/email marketing, and inbound referrals from fertility clinics, reproductive endocrinologists, and OB/GYNs. The company serves intended parents (heterosexual couples, LGBTQ+ families, single parents by choice, post-infertility cases, military-connected families, and international clients), as well as prospective gestational surrogates and egg donors on the supply side. No funding rounds, investors, or M&A activity are disclosed; ownership remains founder-controlled.

Name

Global surrogacy services

Legal name

Global Surrogacy Services LLC

Website

https://globalsurrogacyservices.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Surrogacy Services is a Beverly Hills-based gestational surrogacy agency coordinating matching, case management, and donor support for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors through a deliberately small, high-touch service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surrogacy Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fertility/IVF & Reproductive Tourism Agencies (THAKAIAF)

Keywords

• Gestational surrogacy services
• Egg donation coordination
• Surrogate matching services
• Intended parent support
• Family building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Agency Coordination Fees: Global Surrogacy Services coordinates gestational surrogacy support for intended parents, charging agency fees for matching, case management, screening coordination, communication support, and ongoing guidance from consultation through delivery. The exact fee structure is quote-based and discussed during consultation as costs vary by case complexity, donor needs, and concierge requirements.
2. Surrogate Compensation Facilitation: The agency facilitates surrogate compensation which includes base pay ranging from $60,000 to $85,000+ depending on location (California vs. other states) and prior surrogate experience, plus benefits including monthly allowances, travel reimbursement, maternity clothing, lost wages, life insurance, procedure fees, and other case-specific benefits. Compensation is managed through escrow arrangements.
3. Egg Donor Coordination: GSS provides egg donor information and coordination services for intended parents needing donor eggs as part of their surrogacy journey. Egg donor compensation ranges from $9,000 to $15,000, with the agency facilitating the coordination process.
4. VIP Concierge Services: Premium coordination services for intended parents requiring additional logistical support including travel arrangements, lodging, transportation, translation services, household support referrals, and privacy-sensitive planning. VIP services are priced at a premium level discussed during consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Surrogacy Services is a California-based gestational surrogacy agency that matches and coordinates relationships between intended parents, gestational surrogates, and egg donors. The agency provides surrogate screening and matching, ongoing case management from first consultation through delivery, egg donor coordination, and premium VIP concierge support for travel, translation, privacy, and logistics. It operates with a deliberately small-agency model emphasizing direct communication and personalized relationships.

Product overview

Global Surrogacy Services is a California-based surrogacy agency offering gestational surrogacy coordination as its primary service, connecting intended parents with screened surrogates through a structured matching and support process. The core offering includes surrogate screening and matching, pregnancy coordination, and ongoing case management. Two related service lines expand the portfolio: Egg Donation Services for intended parents requiring donor eggs, and VIP Concierge Services as a premium addon providing travel, scheduling, translation, privacy, and logistical support for clients needing enhanced coordination. The agency also provides a Surrogate Application portal, FAQ resources, and a Philanthropy Program with discount offerings for military, first responders, and LGBTQ+ families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gestational Surrogacy Services Core agency service coordinating gestational surrogacy for intended parents, surrogates, and donors. Includes surrogate matching, screening coordination, medical and legal process guidance, pregnancy communication, and birth planning support.
• Egg Donation Services Egg donation coordination for intended parents needing donor eggs, including donor eligibility review, screening, and compensation management. Also supports potential egg donors through the screening and donation process.
• VIP Concierge Services Premium logistical support addon for intended parents needing additional coordination for travel, scheduling, translation, privacy, transportation, lodging, and household needs during the surrogacy process.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Path2ParenthoodsupportingOthersGlobal Surrogacy Services has supported Path2Parenthood, an organization focused on reproductive health education and family-building support for people of different orientations, backgrounds, and family structures. Path2Parenthood helps intended parents explore options such as fertility treatment, surrogacy, and adoption through education, outreach, and counseling.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalsupportingOthersGSS proudly supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its work helping children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases receive care. St. Jude's mission centers on treatment, research, and support for children and families during difficult moments.
• University of Southern California (USC) School of PharmacysupportingOthersGSS has provided scholarships for students attending the USC School of Pharmacy, helping support future healthcare professionals. This connection reflects founder Shana Melamed's pharmacy background and respect for education and healthcare careers.
• Fertility Clinics and Reproductive EndocrinologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSS works closely with fertility clinics, reproductive endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, and other fertility professionals involved in surrogacy cases. These partnerships are central to the agency's operations as medical providers guide clinical decisions while GSS coordinates the agency-side process including matching, communication, and logistics.
• Attorney and Legal ProfessionalscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGSS coordinates with attorneys who handle surrogacy legal matters including contract preparation, parental rights, and state-specific legal requirements. Legal professionals are essential partners for both intended parents and surrogates throughout the process.
• Insurance Providers and Escrow ServicessupportingOthersGSS coordinates with insurance providers for pregnancy-related coverage review and escrow management services for surrogate compensation and expenses. These financial partners help manage the complex payment structures in surrogacy arrangements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Growing Generations: Long-established U.S. surrogacy and egg donation agency with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ family building, dedicated case management, and international client coordination — directly comparable in target segments and service breadth to GSS.
• Creative Family Connections: U.S. surrogacy and egg donation agency with strong international and LGBTQ+ client focus, providing matching, legal coordination, and case management — directly comparable in inclusive client positioning.
• Circle Surrogacy: One of the largest U.S. surrogacy and egg donation agencies, offering full-service gestational surrogacy matching, case management, and legal coordination for intended parents including LGBTQ+ and international clients — a directly comparable full-service agency model.
• ConceiveAbilities: Full-service U.S. surrogacy and egg donation agency offering matching, case management, and support with dedicated case managers — competes for the same intended-parent and surrogate pools as GSS.
• Simple Surrogacy: Texas-based surrogacy agency providing full-service coordination, matching, and case management with transparent program fees — competes with GSS for U.S. intended parents seeking personalized agency support.
• Egg Donor & Surrogacy Solutions (EDSS): U.S. agency offering combined egg donor and gestational surrogacy coordination with personalized matching — overlaps directly with GSS's core and egg-donation service lines.
• American Surrogacy: National U.S. surrogacy agency offering matching, case management, and coordination across domestic intended parents — a comparable service model with similar target segments.
• Family Source Consultants: Illinois-based surrogacy and egg donation agency with personalized case management and broad intended-parent support — comparable boutique-style service delivery to GSS.

Emerging players

• SurrogateFirst: Smaller, newer U.S. surrogacy agency focused on personalized matching and case management — competes with GSS for intended parents seeking high-touch boutique agency experiences.

Regional players

• West Coast Surrogacy: California-based surrogacy agency offering gestational surrogacy matching and case management — a direct geographic peer competing for California intended parents and surrogates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/global.surrogacy.services
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-surrogacy-services

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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