Florida-based BeMe Health, a pioneering digital behavioral health startup focusing on teen mental health, raised $12.5 million in funding round led by Flare Capital and Polaris Partners with participation from Fiore Ventures, BCBS of Kansas and the California Health Care Foundation.
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With this most recent funding, BeMe Health will be able to improve its platform, attract a wider audience, and keep coming up with new ideas for juvenile behavioural healthcare. Such increased seed money confirms BeMe Health’s vital role in tackling the escalating mental health issues that today’s youth must deal with.
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BeMe Health offers teens carefully curated and vetted content from trusted sources as well as original, expert-informed content crafted by BeMe’s own creator network. Content is designed for anything life brings, addressing specific teen-centric challenges and feel-good techniques grounded in the science of happiness.
“Our investment in BeMe highlights our commitment to back mission-driven companies with scalable business models that make a lasting societal impact,” said Michael Papile, Co-Founder of Hesperia Capital. “BeMe takes a different approach to the mental health issues faced during this formative stage of life and is laying the groundwork for healthier futures. My Partner Rhett Hunter and I, together with our operating partners who bring deep expertise in behavioral health and third-party reimbursement, are committed to actively supporting the company’s ongoing success.”
No stigma, no judgment, just support. BeMe provides a safe space for teens to explore who they are and be their genuine selves by engaging with positive content, learning new skills, connecting with live coaches and having crisis support at their fingertips for the tougher moments. Safe by design, BeMe merges evidence-based clinical knowledge and input from a diverse, authentic TAB (Teen Advisory Board) to deliver experiences that fit into teen lives on their terms, how and when they want it.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support from our investors and their belief in our mission,” said Dr. Nicoletta Tessler, CEO and Co-Founder. “These investments allow us to provide the best possible support for teens struggling with mental health issues. We are committed to making a positive impact and transforming the landscape of youth behavioral healthcare.”
“As a health plan committed to the holistic care of our members, we know teen and young adult well-being can’t be an afterthought,” said Steve Smitherman, President, Indiana Market, CareSource. “BeMe’s laser-light focus on youth mental health – using an evidenced-based, digital-first approach – meets users where they are, providing equitable access to support. Their engagement of youth has been remarkable.”
About BeMe Health
Founded in 2021, BeMe Health is a mobile platform dedicated to improving mental health and emotional well-being for today’s teens, brought to you by a team of seasoned clinical, innovation, technology, and research experts and its very own Teen Advisory Board. Teens and young adults require comprehensive support, and BeMe is dedicated to fostering their happiness. By intervening early and providing accessible emotional health resources, BeMe aims to prevent the escalation of mental health issues and ensure widespread access to care.
