Bend Health
Madison, US · Founded 2021 · 164 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Acquired by Lyra July 2025 · terms undisclosed — Terms undisclosed · source ↗
Bend Health is a national healthcare provider delivering mental health care to families and adolescents through an innovative model designed to increase access and reduce costs. The company builds digital and clinical services to help kids and teens develop resilience skills.
Founders & leadership
Bend Health was founded in 2021 by Kurt Roots and Monika Roots.
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Kurt RootsCo-Founder and CEO
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Monika RootsCo-founder, President and Chief Medical Officer
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- $32MraisedMar 2023 · 2 sources
Maveron, SteelSky Ventures, WVV Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapPsychcentral193 shared keywordsPsych Central is a mental health information website providing content and products for informational purposes. It is operated by Healthline Media, an RVO Health company.
LifeStance Health181 shared keywordsLifeStance provides mental health care through a network of supported psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists offering in-person and telehealth appointments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and ADHD. It operates more than 550 centers across 33 U.S. states and accepts major insurance plans.
BetterUp177 shared keywordsBetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing. The platform serves enterprises and their employees through behavioral science-backed coaching and talent management tools.
Peloton130 shared keywordsPeloton develops connected fitness equipment and a digital fitness app that delivers personalized workout classes and training guidance to home exercisers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bend Health do?
- Bend Health is a national healthcare provider delivering mental health care to families and adolescents through an innovative model designed to increase access and reduce costs. The company builds digital and clinical services to help kids and teens develop resilience skills.
- Who founded Bend Health?
- Bend Health was founded by Kurt Roots, Monika Roots in 2021.
- Who are Bend Health's investors?
- Bend Health's investors include Maveron, SteelSky Ventures, WVV Capital.
- Where is Bend Health headquartered?
- Bend Health is headquartered in Madison, US.