Little Otter Health Gains Funding to Expand Effective Mental Health Care for Children, Families

Decathlon Capital Partners provides dilution-free, company-friendly growth funding package

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Otter Health, a trailblazer in providing mental health care to the entire family, has landed significant growth funding from Decathlon Capital Partners.
Little Otter Health, headquartered in Durham, N.C., will use the funding to invest in continued expansion of its mental health services for children and support the rollout of new electronic medical records software. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Rebecca Egger, Founder and CEO of Little Otter, said the data-based effectiveness of the company's digital care continues to drive strong growth. "Among the families we serve, 85 percent report progress in just six sessions, and 71 percent of children experience remission of symptoms within 12 sessions," Egger said. "This funding from Decathlon Capital Partners allows us to deliver expanded clinical excellence at a time when the need of children and families for mental-health care is growing more prevalent."

The customized funding package provides a flexible funding solution and allows for additional support as Little Otter continues to grow. The Decathlon package does not involve any dilution, loss of management control or change of governance.

Matt Hoffman, Managing Director of Decathlon Capital Partners, said mental health care for children and families is among the most crucial issues facing society. "We are proud that Decathlon Capital Partners can play this role in assisting Little Otter Health to cement its position as a leader in delivery of effective new methods of mental health care for families," Hoffman said. "Little Otter is well-positioned to make excellent mental health care accessible across the nation."

About Little Otter
Founded in 2020 by Dr. Helen Egger, a leading child psychiatrist, and Rebecca Egger, an expert in technology and product development, Little Otter is a digital mental health company that offers holistic, evidence-backed care for children 0-18 and their families. Through its AI-powered platform and virtual care offerings, Little Otter provides a comprehensive suite of mental health services that go beyond just treating children to address the needs of the entire family. Available in 15 states and expanding, Little Otter is on a mission to make mental health care accessible, effective and personalized for families everywhere. Learn more at www.littleotterhealth.com.

About Decathlon Capital Partners
Decathlon Capital Partners provides growth capital for companies seeking alternatives to traditional equity investment. Through the use of highly customized growth-debt financing solutions, Decathlon provides long-term growth capital without the dilution, loss of control and operational overhead that often comes with equity-based funding. With offices in Menlo Park and Park City, Decathlon is active across a wide range of sectors. Learn more at www.decathloncapital.com.

SOURCE Little Otter