Little Otter, a provider of digital whole-family mental health care services, raised $9.5 million in a strategic funding round 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.
This strategic investment brings total funding to-date to $36.35 million, and cements Little Otter’s position as a defining leader in the rapidly growing billion-dollar family mental health market.
With this strategic round, the company is poised to scale its services to reach millions of families covered by Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. By leveraging an advanced AI-powered platform, Little Otter will enhance its ability to triage patients, connect families with personalized services, and deliver unmatched outcomes that address the needs of the whole family.
“Little Otter is leading a revolution in mental health care,” said Rebecca Egger, Co-founder and CEO. “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.”
Founded in 2020 by Dr. Helen Egger, a child psychiatrist, and Rebecca Egger, an expert in technology and product development, Little Otter is a digital mental health company that offers holistic, evidence-backed care for children 0-18 and their families. Through its AI-powered platform and virtual care offerings, Little Otter provides a comprehensive suite of mental health services that go beyond just treating children to address the needs of the entire family. Available in 15 states and expanding, Little Otter is on a mission to make mental health care accessible, effective, and personalized for families across the U.S.