TadHealth, a provider of mental health technology solutions for schools, announced it has raised a $5.5 million Series A funding round led by seasoned healthcare executives. The funding, which is backed by a consortium of healthcare and education investors, will advance TadHealth’s goal of transforming mental health support in K-12 education by expanding its platform and scaling services nationwide.
TadHealth noted that its early success was made possible by key oversubscribed funding round partners, including Halcyon Venture Partners, USC Viterbi School of Engineering Venture Fund, Halcyon Angels, and RevFund, which contributed to a $1.6 million initial funding round. Originally incubated as a resident team at the USC Viterbi Startup Garage, TadHealth evolved into a scaling enterprise healthcare SaaS company.
Robin Richards, Sabrina Horn, and several healthcare figures, such as Jim Hudziak, M.D., a clinician-scientist in neuropsychiatry with 30+ years of experience, are joining the Series A funding round and board. Dr. Hudziak specializes in brain health promotion, illness prevention, and intervention strategies.
Since its founding in 2018, TadHealth has played a significant role in the school-based mental health technology landscape. The company was created out of a deeply personal mission, which is the founder’s firsthand experience struggling to find mental health resources for a loved one during a crisis.
A large percentage of students still do not know where to go when helping a friend in crisis. And TadHealth ensures that the right resources are available at the right time, supporting present well-being and future success for students.
What the funding will be used for: The new funding round will support TadHealth’s expansion efforts in response to rising demand from schools, districts, and institutions addressing youth mental health challenges. And this includes enhancing product capabilities, strengthening its presence in the K-12 market, and further integrating Medicaid reimbursement solutions for sustainable mental health support.
KEY QUOTES:
“The youth mental health crisis in our school communities nationwide is an urgent challenge, and TadHealth is leading the way in delivering scalable, effective solutions for students, educators, and families. We are proud to support TadHealth’s vision and believe in its potential to redefine how mental health services are accessed and reimbursed in educational settings.”
Board member Dr. James Hudziak
“At TadHealth, we believe that every student deserves easy access to mental health support. This funding will help us expand our reach and empower schools to provide the care students need when they need it most. We are committed to scaling a platform that not only enhances mental health services but also eases the burden on school counselors and mental health professionals.”
Ben Greiner, Founder and CEO of TadHealth
