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§ Private Profile · Boston, MA, USA
Digital therapeutics and coaching for substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid addiction, using Contingency Management.
Based in Boston, DynamiCare Health is a digital therapeutics and coaching company that provides evidence-based contingency management treatments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The organization utilizes a proprietary technology platform that combines remote substance testing, including connected breathalyzers and saliva swabs, with certified recovery coaches to monitor and financially reward positive patient behaviors. The platform targets the broader addiction treatment market, addressing dependencies on illicit drugs, prescription opioids, and tobacco, with a specific focus on alcohol use disorder, a condition affecting approximately 29 million Americans annually. DynamiCare Health has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for its prescription digital therapeutic and currently operates across multiple regional healthcare markets, including state systems in Arizona and Colorado. The enterprise was officially founded in 2016 by executive Eric Gastfriend and addiction psychiatry expert Dr. David Gastfriend.
DynamiCare Health has raised $5.5M across 2 funding rounds.
DynamiCare Health has raised $5.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
DynamiCare Health has raised $5.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $1.5M Seed in July 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | $1.5M Seed | Scott Garber | Patrick J. Kennedy, Brown Angel Group, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Meda Angels | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $4M Seed | — | Collaborative Seed & Growth Partners, General Catalyst, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Sandbox Industries, TBD Angels, Patrick J. Kennedy, Vivjan Myrto | Announced |
DynamiCare Health has raised $5.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
DynamiCare Health's investors include Scott Garber, Patrick J. Kennedy, Brown Angel Group, Hyperplane Venture Capital, MEDA Angels, Collaborative Seed & Growth Partners, General Catalyst, Sandbox Industries, TBD Angels, Vivjan Myrto.
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].