Richmond autism therapy platform provider AnswersNow raises $11M

Richmond virtual behavioral therapy company AnswersNow Inc. has raised $11 million in a Series A round it says it will use to expand its reach, grow its staff and improve its platform.

The round was led by New York City’s Left Lane Capital, which focuses its investments on internet and consumer tech businesses. It also included participation from Madison, Wisconsin’s American Family Institute for Social Impact, Richmond’s Blue Heron Capital and New York City’s Difference Partners. Lani Fritts, the former CEO of Kadiant Inc., also participated.

AnswersNow pairs families with behavioral health clinicians on its proprietary platform. The clinicians provide applied behavior analysis, which is often used to teach new behaviors or dimmish behaviors associated with autism. It is also used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other developmental disabilities.

“This latest round of funding enables us to impact the lives of more families, many of whom have…

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