Triplemoon, a Dallas-based digital health company specializing in pediatric mental health, has announced the successful closing of a $3.5 million seed round led by Activate Venture Partners (New York) and LiveOak Ventures (Texas).
The funding will support the company’s expansion into key markets through partnerships with primary care clinics. It will further develop its tech-enabled clinical ecosystem designed to address the nation’s growing pediatric mental health crisis.
Founded in 2023 by Lauren Gage, a parent and former McKinsey & Company and Goldman Sachs executive, Triplemoon was born from personal experience with the challenges of accessing mental health support for children. The company’s mission is to bridge the gap between mental health and primary care by integrating behavioral health services directly into pediatric clinics, providing support for both commercially insured and Medicaid populations.
The Triplemoon platform connects pediatricians and families with a virtual network of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers who collaborate to diagnose, treat, and manage a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The company’s comprehensive model of care includes diagnosis, behavioral interventions, care coordination, whole-family education, and medication management.
According to Gage, Triplemoon’s approach not only helps children access critical mental health services but also alleviates the burden on primary care physicians, who currently handle 55% of pediatric mental health triage without adequate resources. With an estimated 39 million children in need of mental health care and only 20% receiving it, Triplemoon is positioned to deliver meaningful impact across the healthcare system.
The company’s attachment-informed clinical philosophy is central to its care model. By emphasizing the importance of early development, play-based learning, and strong parent–child relationships, Triplemoon’s clinical framework is designed to promote long-lasting emotional and behavioral health improvements that extend beyond treatment.
This funding will help Triplemoon strengthen its collaborative care infrastructure and continue to build partnerships with primary care networks, payers, and healthcare providers nationwide.
Through its model, the company aims to create a scalable, accessible, and evidence-based approach that improves mental health outcomes while reducing the strain on the healthcare system.
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“Like so many US families, we have experienced how difficult and devastating it can be to go without the mental health resources we need. Triplemoon grew out of my own lived experience and from listening intently to the families and providers we serve. Triplemoon’s model of care has the potential to fundamentally change the mental health landscape in the US and provide meaningful career opportunities for mental health providers. Our vision is to help our patients add years to their life and life to their years. It is the ultimate job, and I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity to work on this essential mission.”
Lauren Gage, Founder and CEO of Triplemoon
“What makes Triplemoon truly unique isn’t just our commitment to clinical excellence or evidence-based care, it’s the philosophy behind it. Our clinical program is grounded in an attachment-informed philosophy that honors the power of early development, play as learning, and the profound impact of parent–child relationships. At Triplemoon, we help families set up a foundation of success that endures long after we are out of the picture.”
Katie Sardone, Chief Clinical Officer at Triplemoon
“Triplemoon achieves what matters—better access, outcomes, and economics for families, pediatricians, and payers. We’re proud to back Founder & CEO Lauren Gage and her team as they set a new standard in pediatric mental health care.”
Todd Pietri, Co-founder at Activate Venture Partners and Board Member at Triplemoon
“Triplemoon is a strong fit with our thesis of backing Texas founders with category-defining ideas. We’re thrilled to support Lauren and her team as they integrate innovative technology into a proven clinical model to build an attractive business.”
Krishna Srinivasan, Co-founder at LiveOak Ventures and Board Member at Triplemoon
