Bain Capital Ventures invests in seed to growth-stage startups that are using tech to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones.  The firm invests from seed to growth in enterprise software, infrastructure software, and industries being transformed by data.  Bain Capital Ventures has helped launch and commercialize 200-plus companies since 2000, including investments in DocuSign, Jet.com, Kiva Systems, LinkedIn, Rapid7, SurveyMonkey, Taleo, and TellApart. Bain Capital Ventures has more than $5.2 billion of assets under management with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Boston.

Bain Capital Ventures

.406 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative Information Technology (''IT'') and services companies founded by the finest entrepreneurs. They are a veteran team of industry entrepreneurs, operators and investors who apply real world experience, deep industry knowledge and networks, and strong company-building skills to create value for our entrepreneurs and investing partners.   .406 Ventures typically are the lead, first institutional investor in early-stage and de novo investments in market-changing IT Security and Infrastructure, Technology-Enabled Business Services, and Next-Generation Software companies.

.406 Ventures

HLM Venture Partners is a proven, successful venture capital health care investor. Over 60 privately held health care companies have benefited from their expertise, resources and commitment. Emerging health care companies can be confident that HLM Venture Partners' longevity, integrity and reputation will be invaluable assets as they work together to transform their innovative ideas into market-leading businesses.

HLM Venture Partners

Aetna is a diversified health care benefits companies, providing individuals, employers, health care professionals, producers, and others with innovative benefits, products, and services. It is serving an estimated 46.7 million people with information and resources to help them make better decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life, long-term care and disability plans, and medical management capabilities. Its customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, and more. Aetna was founded in 1853 and is based in Hartford, C.T.

Aetna

[Sandbox Industries](http://www.sandboxindustries.com), founded in 2003, is a Chicago-based venture capital firm with three main business lines: venture funds formed alongside strategic corporate partners, new business accelerator programs, and an innovation consulting business.  Sandbox is the exclusive partner for [Blue Cross and Blue Shield Venture Partners I and II](http://www.bcbsvp.com), which connects entrepreneurs innovating in the healthcare space with 25 Blue plans across the country for strategic investment and partnerships.   The [Cultivian Sandbox Food & Agriculture Fund II](http://www.cultiviansbx.com) is a leading fund in the US which invests in new technologies in the food and agriculture space.  [Healthbox](http://www.healthbox.com), founded in partnership with BCBSVP, is a healthcare accelerator with a presence in several US cities as well as in London. Sandbox is also partnered with TechStars Chicago (formerly Excelerate Labs).   The firm's innovation consulting business, Sandbox Innovation Partners, connects established corporations with emerging companies and helps them work together through pilots, partnerships, investments, or acquisitions.

Sandbox Industries

Horizon Healthcare Services offers patients and their families the special coordinated care they need in the comfort and security of the home environment.  - Range of flexible, customized treatment therapies, from single therapies such as IV antibiotic therapy, to highly complex therapies - 24-hour intake and free insurance verification prior to service - Consistently high patient satisfaction - Experienced pharmacists - Accreditation by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Horizon Healthcare Services

AbleTo

AbleTo is a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care. Deep behavioral health insights and an integrated proprietary platform identifies and engages the right patients with the right support – when and how they want it. Their proven programs improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs. AbleTo is committed to reach people with unmet behavioral health needs and eliminate barriers through virtual care. Their high-quality behavioral health care delivers results for their patients and their clients. AbleTo is proven to improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs with a program that earns high satisfaction scores from patients.

AbleTo was founded in 2008 by Michael B. Laskoff, who suffered from Attention Deficit Disorder. It offers 8-week virtual therapy programs consisting of digital well-being tools and one-on-one therapy (an initial session with a duration of 60 minutes and weekly follow-up sessions lasting 45 minutes each) with a licensed professional. The company focuses on mental conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

New technologies are opening up mental health services to previously overbooked and underserved populations.

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Sun Life expands partnership with AbleTo to offer digital self-care

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UnitedHealth's OptumCare acquires AbleTo, a virtual therapy provider.

Subscription or membership-based platforms and apps to connect therapists, psychiatrists or behavioral health coaches with patients.

AbleTo was founded in 2008 by Michael B. Laskoff, who suffered from Attention Deficit Disorder. It offers 8-week virtual therapy programs consisting of digital well-being tools and one-on-one therapy (an initial session with a duration of 60 minutes and weekly follow-up sessions lasting 45 minutes each) with a licensed professional. The company focuses on mental conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression.The company's programs are designed to help participants manage mental health symptoms, develop coping mechanisms, and improve overall well-being through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. In June 2021, AbleTo launched several new product offerings on its platform including a care navigation tool, an integrated app to access its products, and enhanced features for its Therapy+ programs. The new tools are designed to provide a more customized approach to mental healthcare. The company leverages analytics to identify individuals with unmet behavioral health needs and offers members access to personalized virtual therapy. Furthermore, in March 2023, AbleTo expanded its offerings by introducing Self Care+, an on-demand digital wellness program designed to help build everyday resilience and support emotional and mental health.Since the pandemic started, AbleTo has seen a 25% increase in the number of people using its services.&nbsp;Key customers and partnershipsAs of September 2024, AbleTo's services were available to users across the US through partnerships with health insurance providers and employers, covering over 122 million people across 41 health plans and over 1,500 providers. Some of the participating health plans were Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Kaiser Permanente.In July 2022, Sun Life US announced a partnership with AbleTo to offer mental health support services to Sun Life disability and critical illness members receiving benefits due to a cancer diagnosis.

Boulder Care is a telehealth provider that offers virtual addiction treatment for substance use disorders, primarily focusing on opioid and alcohol use disorders. The company provides medical care, medication management, peer recovery coaching, and case management services through a mobile app, allowing patients to connect with a multidisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, peer recovery specialists, and social services support. Boulder Care's treatment approach includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT), prescribing medications such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder and naltrexone, acamprosate, and others for alcohol use disorder. The company also delivers naloxone doses to patients to help reverse opioid overdoses.The company has implemented value-based payment arrangements with insurers, tying its financial success to patient outcomes. As of May 2024, Boulder Care had served over 12,000 patients across multiple states, with a concentration in Washington, Oregon, and Ohio. The company reports retention rates of 70%–80% of patients remaining in treatment after six months, significantly above the national average. Boulder Care had also expanded its services to include treatment for adolescents as of January 2024.Key customers and partnershipsBoulder Care has established partnerships with numerous health plans and employers to provide access to its services, including Elevance Health, UnitedHealth Community Plan, and Centene.

Boulder Care

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 7 Cups provides an emotional-support platform with a network of volunteer listeners. Users can anonymously access either one-on-one chats or group chats 24/7, free of charge for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships and those related to the LGBTQ+ community. It also teaches users skills such as meditation to improve their lives. If users want additional support, the company also provides access to an online therapy platform with a network of 180 licensed therapists for a subscription plan of USD 150 per month. 7 Cups is available for users above 13 years of age (users between 13 and 17 years old engage with listeners who are specifically trained in teenage interactions).
 
 
 Volunteer peer listeners get free training and support as well as flexible scheduling. Once a user requests a chat, it will be directed to available listeners and if the user requests a specific listener, he will be connected as soon as the listener accepts the demand. The service is anonymous and the listener has no access to the details of the user unless the information is disclosed to the listener by the user in their conversations. As of January 2022, 7 Cups has facilitated more than 51 million conversations, served 25 million individuals, and had 300,000 trained listeners. The listeners serve in 180 countries in 140 languages.
 
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7 Cups

wayForward provides technology-supported behavioral health and emotional wellness services for employers planning to make services available to their employees. It uses a screening procedure designed by neuropsychologists to triage and help employee members get clinically relevant mental healthcare. The company provides a self-guided app, text-based coaching, video visits, telepsychiatry, and if required, in-person visits or an on-site counselor. wayForward leverages its evidence-based approach and artificial intelligence in delivering its services and claims that it has been able to reduce anxiety symptoms by 48% and depression symptoms by 59%.The company raised USD 2 million in a seed round in June 2020, which brought total funding to USD 4.5 million. DarioHealth, a chronic disease management platform based in Israel, signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of wayForward in May 2021 for a total consideration of USD 30 million. As of May 2021, the wayForward had approximately 20,000 members and was available in North America, Australia, and Europe.

wayForward

Coa is a mental health company that conducts online classes led by licensed therapists for mental health users. The classes focus on conditions such as stress, anxiety, confidence and relationships. The company raised USD 3 million in a seed round in October 2020 from investors led by Crosslink Capital.

Meru Health is an online platform that connects patients experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, burnout, and other mental health issues to licensed therapists. The company was founded by Kristian Ranta in 2016 after his older brother died from suicide after battling depression. The platform offers a 12-week program and personalized text-based coaching services and virtual workshops. Meru also provides access to progress reports and anonymous peer support groups as well as sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness advice. The program utilizes a wearable device that monitors heart rate variability and provides real-time feedback, allowing patients to visualize the connection between their mental and physical health.In March 2024, Meru Health introduced a 100% fees-at-risk pricing model for healthcare payers and employers, guaranteeing outcomes, access, and engagement. This value-based care approach aims to incentivize enrollment, quality care delivery, cost management, and medical cost savings.The company reported a 10x YoY growth in its customer base in 2020 and plans to serve 10 million users by 2027. The company also achieved 8x YoY growth in revenue in 2020 amid an increase in demand in mental health services brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.Key customers and partnershipsMeru Health partners with major health insurance providers, including Humana, Aetna, and Moda Health. In January 2022, the company joined Evernorth's national behavioral health provider network, making its services available to Cigna health plan customers accessing benefits through their employer or individual and family plans.Meru Health also works with employer groups to provide mental healthcare for employees. In September 2022, Meru Health and clinical trial platform Curebase <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/13230">announced a partnership </a>to carry out a three-year clinical trial to measure the effectiveness of Meru Health’s 12-week digital depression treatment targeting primary care patients. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health’s Small Business Innovation Research program.

Meru Health

Online peer-to-peer platform and support system that connects mental health communities.

Mobile-based apps and FDA-approved software that incorporate evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent, treat, or manage mental and behavioral conditions in conjunction with or as a replacement for traditional medication.

Products for behavioral health and mental health tracking, measurement-based care, and real-time remote monitoring of patients.

Offers virtual offerings for mental health consultations

Mental healthcare services offer personalized care tailored to a user's needs and treatment progression

There are mental health providers offering services specifically to help LGBTQ+ or BIPOC individuals

Several mental health technology providers offer therapy services rendered by AI/ML technology

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