Little Otter, a leader in digital mental health care for families, has successfully raised $9.5 million in a new funding round aimed at scaling its platform, which focuses on delivering whole-family mental health care. This round was led by top-tier impact investors, including Pivotal Ventures, Torch Capital, Springbank, CRV, Next Legacy, G9, Gratitude Railroad, and Carrie Walton Penner’s Fiore Ventures. The investment brings the company’s total funding to $36.35 million, reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in the rapidly growing family mental health market.
Scaling Family-Centered Mental Health Care
Little Otter’s AI-powered platform is designed to provide personalized mental health services to families, allowing them to access tailored support that meets their unique needs. With this new funding, the company is poised to expand its reach to millions of families covered by Medicaid and commercial insurance plans, delivering integrated care that addresses the needs of every family member, from children to adults.
The company’s expansion strategy is complemented by a brand refresh, reflecting its commitment to offering high-quality care and ensuring every family member receives the support they deserve. As mental health challenges for children and families continue to rise, Little Otter is transforming the landscape of family mental health care with evidence-based and personalized solutions that prioritize the whole family.
Proven Success and Measurable Impact
Little Otter has already demonstrated its effectiveness, achieving 2.5x revenue growth in the past year and delivering over 56,000 care visits. The company’s clinical outcomes further highlight its success—85% of families report progress in just six sessions, and 71% of children experience remission of symptoms after 12 sessions. These results underscore the company’s ability to generate meaningful and measurable changes, even at a large scale.
A Vision for the Future
With its latest funding round, advanced technology, and strong track record, Little Otter is positioned to lead the charge in revolutionizing mental health care for families. The company is committed to using its AI-driven platform to enhance accessibility and ensure families across the nation receive the care they need.
Rebecca Egger, Co-founder and CEO, expressed:
“Little Otter is leading a revolution in mental health care. This funding accelerates our mission to deliver the most effective, accessible care for families everywhere. Not only are we delivering care, but we are also pioneering new methods to make mental health support even more innovative and accessible for families in need.”
Erin Harkless Moore, Director of Investments at Pivotal Ventures, commented:
“Today’s young people face unprecedented challenges that demand a fresh perspective on mental healthcare. Little Otter stands out through its clinical excellence across all levels of care from mild to severe, treating both young patients and their families. We’re excited to support their expansion and their AI-powered approach to scaling assessments – making quality mental healthcare more accessible across America.”
Carrie Walton Penner, founder of Fiore Ventures, added:
“Little Otter’s impact is profound—by focusing on families as a whole, they are delivering the kind of mental health care that is long overdue. Their ability to blend AI-driven personalization with human-centered care is a game-changer, and I’m excited to support their journey in making high-quality mental health support more accessible nationwide.”
The Future of Family Mental Health Care
Little Otter’s new funding and strategic initiatives position it as a key player in the mental health care industry, with plans to continue improving the lives of families through holistic, data-driven care. With its proven success and continued innovation, the company is paving the way for a future where accessible and effective mental health care is within reach for all families.
