Opya
AcquiredCalifornia, US · Founded 2015 · 97 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
Opya provides early intervention ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy for young children diagnosed with autism and their families. It operates as an accredited autism care provider in California.
Also known as Opya Care
Founders & leadership
Opya was founded in 2015 by Jonathan Wright.
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 3
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Opya (also referred to as Opya Care) is a San Mateo, California-based autism therapy provider focused on early intervention for children diagnosed with autism, primarily those aged 18 months to six years. The company delivers applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy alongside complementary speech, occupational and feeding therapies, historically in the child's home and via telehealth, and, following its 2024 acquisition of Center for Autism Spectrum Therapy, also in center-based settings.
Opya's model combines in-person clinician visits with technology-enabled care. Treatment plans are personalized per child and integrate behavioral, occupational and speech therapies into a single plan, an approach the company describes as uncommon in a fragmented autism treatment market. A HIPAA-compliant application lets parents log moods and behaviors and communicate with providers between treatment sessions, and is also used by clinicians to reduce administrative and paperwork burden. Programs are designed around building skills, improving social interaction, reducing maladaptive behaviors and supporting school readiness, with structured parent and caregiver training. Opya holds a three-year Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) accreditation.
Business model
Opya operates as a direct clinical services provider, employing clinicians and behavior technicians who deliver ABA and allied therapies to children in the home, through telehealth and, since 2024, in centers. Its proprietary software supports parent-clinician communication and reduces clinician administrative workload.
Traction
Headcount recovered from 12 employees during the pandemic to more than 100 by August 2021; a 2025 profile listed the company in the 51-200 employee range. Total funding raised reached $19.3 million since founding in 2015.
Latest developments
In April 2024 Opya Care acquired Culver City-based Center for Autism Spectrum Therapy, Inc. (CAST), marking its entry into center-based care and expanding its Southern California presence; terms were not disclosed. At the same time, Dr. Clive Fields, co-founder and chief medical officer of VillageMD, joined Opya's board of directors. In October 2025, Tower Peak Partners was reported to have acquired Opya for an undisclosed amount.
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Market position
Opya operates in the fragmented U.S. autism treatment market. Coverage cites U.S. data of roughly one in 54 children diagnosed with autism, an estimated 1.5 million children needing support, and a Stanford study indicating demand for treatment exceeding available options by a factor of 18. The company has stated an ambition to be recognized as a leader in early intervention autism treatment.
Technology
The company uses a HIPAA-compliant mobile application that allows parents to report their child's moods and behaviors on non-treatment days and communicate with providers, and that allows clinicians to spend less time on paperwork and operational tasks. Telehealth is used to deliver speech and occupational therapy.
Go-to-market
Families of children diagnosed with autism, focused on children aged approximately 18 months to six years, the age range in which early intervention is emphasized.
Geography
Operations are concentrated in California. In-home services have been offered across Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Los Angeles, Orange, Placer, Sacramento, Santa Clara, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Solano and Yolo counties, spanning Northern and Southern California. As of 2021 the company was available only in California and stated intentions to expand to additional states.
History
The company was founded in 2015 and launched operations around 2016. Alden Romney, previously CEO of Pacific Fertility Care and a vice president at One Medical Group, joined as CEO in August 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic the company shifted away from brick-and-mortar treatment centers toward a hybrid in-home and telehealth model, cutting headcount to 12 employees at the height of the pandemic before growing to more than 100 employees by 2021. It raised a $15.4 million Series A in August 2021, acquired Center for Autism Spectrum Therapy in April 2024, and was reported acquired by Tower Peak Partners in October 2025.
Risks & controversies
The autism therapy sector experienced a decline in deal activity in 2024 following a 2021 peak, and U.S. federal agencies announced investigations into private investment in health care that specifically referenced autism therapy.
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Key figures
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Timeline · 5
launches, deals, and filingsTower Peak Partners acquired Opya for an undisclosed amount, with the stated aim of expanding its presence in specialized pediatric behavioral health services.
Opya Care acquired Culver City, California-based Center for Autism Spectrum Therapy, Inc., entering center-based care and expanding its Southern California footprint. Terms were not announced.
Dr. Clive Fields, co-founder and chief medical officer of VillageMD, joined Opya's board of directors.
Opya closed a $15.4 million Series A round with new investors Panoramic Ventures, SoftBank's Opportunity Fund, Disability Opportunity Fund and Raven One Ventures, alongside existing investors Divergent Investments and Altitude Ventures. Proceeds were earmarked for scaling clinical care, product innovation and leadership hiring.
$15.4M source ↗
As part of the Series A, Austin Poole of Panoramic Ventures joined Opya's board alongside CEO Alden Romney, founder Jonathan Wright, Jay Zeidman of Altitude Ventures and Amol Deshpande of Divergent Investments.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Opya do?
- Opya is a California autism care provider delivering early intervention ABA, speech and occupational therapy for young children.
- Who founded Opya?
- Opya was founded by Jonathan Wright in 2015.
- Who are Opya's investors?
- Opya's investors include Open Opportunity Fund, SPRINGROCK VENTURES.
- Where is Opya headquartered?
- Opya is headquartered in California, US.