Little Otter
Category: AI in Healthcare
Little Otter provides virtual mental health care services tailored to the needs of families and their members. Little Otter was founded in 2020. The company is led by Rebecca Egger. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Team size: 21-50. Total funding raised: $36.35 million. Latest round: Series A, $22 million. Key investors include CRV, Torch Capital, Vast Ventures, Hinsdale, Boxgroup, Able, Carrie Penner Walton, G9, Springbank Collective.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Team size
- 21-50
- Total funding
- $36.35 million
Value proposition
Offers personalized, evidence-based whole-family mental health care through a virtual platform, ensuring convenience and accessibility.
Products and solutions
Therapy, Psychiatry, Parent coaching services
Unique value
Little Otter's focus on whole-family care, using an evidence-based approach tailored to each family's needs, sets it apart. The company also emphasizes transparency with outcome-based reports and progress tracking through its app.
Target customer
Families with children of all ages, including parents and expecting parents.
Industries served
Mental health care, Family and pediatric mental health
Technology advantage
The use of a virtual model allows for flexible scheduling and access to high-quality care without waitlists.
How they differentiate
Little Otter focuses on family-centric care, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole family unit together.
Main competitors
Amwell, Teladoc, BetterHelp
Key partnerships
Merged with Hazel Health (Oct 2025), insurance partnerships include multiple health plans
Notable customers
Trusted by over 25,000 families
Major milestones
Achieved significant clinical improvements in families Expanded its services to support a wide range of mental health needs
Growth metrics
80% of children show clinically significant improvement in 12 sessions; 3 in 4 parents have clinically significant reduction in anxiety and depression
Market positioning
Positioned as a leader in child and family mental health care.
Geographic focus
Primarily U.S.-focused, with potential for expansion.
Patents and IP
Not specified
About Rebecca Egger
Rebecca Egger is the Co-Founder and CEO of Little Otter, a company focused on children's mental health. She has a background in product management and has held positions at major companies like Palantir Technologies and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Her experience lies in building and scaling products that leverage data to empower users. She co-founded Little Otter with her mother, Dr. Helen Egger, a renowned child psychiatrist.
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Official website: https://www.littleotterhealth.com