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Headstart Health, Inc.

Indianapolis, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Headstart connects families to independent, local ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy providers for children, handling insurance paperwork, authorizations, and provider matching. It accepts most major insurances including Medicaid and Tricare, and supports children's development in communication, learning, play, social, daily living, and emotional skills.

Founders & leadership

Headstart Health, Inc. was founded in 2023 by Ali Pardesi and Hasan Ismail.

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Ali PardesiCo-founder
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Hasan IsmailCo-founder

Board

SCSam Clayman
Sam ClaymaninBoard directorPartner at Asymmetric Capital Partners
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Matty Mejia-JohnstonBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$4MraisedJan 2025 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ali PardesiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Sam ClaymanDirector
  • Hasan IsmailExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Matty Mejia-JohnstonDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Beaming Health314 shared keywords
The Stepping Stones Group119 shared keywordsThe Stepping Stones Group provides school-based therapy and special education services, connecting clinicians with schools, families, and students, and offering professional development and training for clinicians. It also provides resources and virtual support for parents.
Cultivate Behavioral105 shared keywordsCultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and related autism services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, delivered in learning centers, homes, and community settings. The company offers autism screenings, skills assessments, and individualized treatment programs, and accepts most insurance providers.
Hopebridge86 shared keywordsHopebridge operates autism therapy centers across the U.S. that provide applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, and diagnostic assessments for children with autism spectrum disorder, from 15 months to 10 years old. It also offers care and benefits coordination to help families navigate insurance payers, including Medicaid.
Behavior Frontiers69 shared keywordsBehavior Frontiers provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, offering center-based, in-home, school, and community-based programs along with early intervention, autism screening, and diagnostic referrals. Operating across multiple US states since 2004, it uses its proprietary PrioraCare platform to track clinical progress and works with 125+ insurance plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Headstart Health, Inc. do?
Headstart connects families to independent, local ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy providers for children, handling insurance paperwork, authorizations, and provider matching. It accepts most major insurances including Medicaid and Tricare, and supports children's development in communication, learning, play, social, daily living, and emotional skills.
Who founded Headstart Health, Inc.?
Headstart Health, Inc. was founded by Ali Pardesi, Hasan Ismail in 2023.
Who are Headstart Health, Inc.'s investors?
Headstart Health, Inc.'s investors include Asymmetric Capital Partners, Optum Ventures.
How much funding has Headstart Health, Inc. raised?
Headstart Health, Inc. has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Headstart Health, Inc. headquartered?
Headstart Health, Inc. is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.