Little Otter

Online mental health care for children

San Francisco, California, United States

About Little Otter

Little Otter Health provides online mental health care specifically for children aged 0-14 and their families. The company offers a range of services including therapy, psychiatry, and couple’s counseling, all delivered through a digital platform. Their proprietary screening tool assesses the mental health needs of the entire family, allowing for the development of personalized care plans. This tailored approach has led to better outcomes, with children showing higher remission rates after treatment compared to community averages. Little Otter Health stands out from competitors by focusing on early identification and prevention of mental health issues, making it easier for families to access care from home. The goal of Little Otter Health is to improve mental health support for children and their families, addressing the growing demand in the pediatric mental health sector.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$25.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Equity
Health, dental, & medical
Remote-first working environment
Parental leave
PTO

Risks

Increased competition from established telehealth providers like Teladoc and Amwell.
Challenges in maintaining data privacy and security on digital platforms.
Dependence on continuous funding to sustain growth and innovation.

Differentiation

Little Otter offers comprehensive mental health care for children and families.
Proprietary screening tool tailors care plans for higher remission rates in children.
Co-founded by Dr. Helen Egger, a leader in child psychiatry with 30 years' experience.

Upsides

Raised $22M in Series A funding to expand and scale services.
Growing demand for pediatric mental health services post-pandemic boosts market potential.
Telehealth reimbursement policies make services more accessible and affordable.

Funding

Total raised$25.49 M
Latest valuation$110.00 M
StageSERIES_A