DynamiCare Health is a technology company.
DynamiCare Health has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
DynamiCare Health has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
DynamiCare Health is a digital therapeutics company that builds evidence-based technology products to help people overcome addiction to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Their core product is a smartphone-delivered digital care program that combines personal recovery coaching with contingency management—providing immediate financial rewards for healthy behaviors—to motivate and support individuals in recovery. DynamiCare serves treatment programs, health plans, academic institutions, and individuals across the U.S., addressing the critical problem of low engagement and retention in addiction treatment. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum through partnerships with major health insurers and research institutions, as well as recognition via multiple NIH grants and FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its alcohol use disorder treatment[1][4][5][6].
Founded in 2016 in Boston by Eric Gastfriend, a Harvard MBA and tech executive, and his father David Gastfriend, an addiction psychiatry expert, DynamiCare emerged from their combined expertise in addiction medicine and technology innovation. The idea was to leverage digital tools and behavioral science to automate best practices in addiction treatment, making recovery more accessible and effective. Early traction included winning the 2018 Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition and securing partnerships with prominent health plans and universities, which helped validate and scale their solution[1][2].
DynamiCare rides the growing trend of digital health and telemedicine, particularly in behavioral health and addiction treatment, where traditional care faces challenges of accessibility, stigma, and retention. The timing is critical as opioid and alcohol use disorders remain major public health crises, and digital therapeutics offer scalable, cost-effective solutions. Market forces such as increasing insurance coverage for digital health, advances in mobile technology, and regulatory support (e.g., FDA Breakthrough Device program) favor DynamiCare’s approach. By integrating behavioral science with technology, DynamiCare influences the ecosystem by demonstrating how digital tools can transform chronic disease management and recovery support.
DynamiCare is poised to expand its impact as it advances FDA approval and scales its platform through health plans and treatment providers. Future trends shaping its journey include broader adoption of digital therapeutics, increased emphasis on personalized and value-based care, and integration with broader healthcare ecosystems. As regulatory pathways mature and evidence accumulates, DynamiCare’s influence may grow from a niche digital recovery tool to a mainstream component of addiction treatment, potentially helping millions overcome addiction with accessible, engaging, and effective digital care[5][6].
DynamiCare Health has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
DynamiCare Health's investors include Collaborative Seed & Growth Partners, General Catalyst, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Sandbox Industries, TBD Angels.
DynamiCare Health has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in April 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2019 | $4.0M Seed | Collaborative Seed & Growth Partners, General Catalyst, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Sandbox Industries, TBD Angels |