Wellory is a technology company.
Wellory has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Wellory has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Wellory has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Wellory's investors include Alt Capital, Bread and Butter Ventures, Browder Capital, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Founders Fund, FTX Ventures, Gotham Gal Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners, Mischief Venture Capital, Oyster Ventures.
Wellory is a digital health company that provides personalized nutrition therapy through a telehealth platform connecting users with registered dietitians. It serves individuals seeking nutrition support, employers addressing workforce wellness, and those managing chronic conditions, solving barriers to accessible, insurance-covered nutrition care amid rising diet-related diseases.[2][3][5] Founded in 2019, Wellory raised $4.2M before its acquisition by Season Health in November 2023, evolving from an app into a virtual platform that verifies insurance benefits, matches users to in-network dietitians, and handles claims for hyperpersonalized plans considering preferences, culture, and health needs.[2][3]
Wellory was founded in 2019 by Emily Hochman (CEO) and Jeni Fahy in New York, United States, with a mission to make healthy eating accessible and affordable by unlocking nutrition care nationwide.[2][3][5] The idea emerged from recognizing diet-related diseases' economic impact on the U.S. workforce and gaps in access to quality dietitians, starting as a mobile app that grew into a comprehensive telehealth platform.[3] Early traction came from partnering with insurers for in-network services, expanding to chronic condition management, and emphasizing ongoing support via live messaging, which differentiated it from generic apps.[3][6]
Wellory rides the digital health trend of telehealth and personalized nutrition amid growing diet-related chronic diseases burdening the U.S. workforce and economy. Its timing aligns with rising employer demands for wellness solutions post-pandemic, leveraging insurance tech to democratize access where traditional care falls short.[3][6] Market forces like expanding in-network benefits and consumer shift to virtual health favor its model, influencing the ecosystem by accelerating platforms like Season Health's growth through provider network expansion and comprehensive care.[2]
Post-acquisition by Season Health, Wellory's platform will likely deepen integration for broader nutrition care scalability, targeting more patients via in-network benefits. Trends like AI-enhanced personalization and employer wellness mandates will shape its path, potentially evolving its influence toward preventive care ecosystems. This positions Wellory to transform millions' lives by making quality nutrition a seamless, insured reality, fulfilling its founding mission in a maturing digital health market.[2][3][6]
Wellory has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in December 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | $3.0M Seed | Alt Capital, Bread and Butter Ventures, Browder Capital, Divergent Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Founders Fund, FTX Ventures, Gotham Gal Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners, Mischief Venture Capital, Oyster Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Saga, Slow Ventures, Story Ventures, Summit Partners, TCV, The Hit Forge, Yes VC, Christina Cacioppo, Dharmesh Shah, Dylan Field, Fidji Simo, Immad Akhund, Jason Lemkin, Jonathan Neman, Joshua Reeves, Julian Shapiro, Justin Mateen, Max Mullen, Parker Conrad, Scott Belsky, Siqi Chen |