Zeel is a technology platform that connects licensed health and wellness providers with clients for on-demand, in-home services across 48 U.S. states.[1][2] It offers same-day booking for massages (e.g., deep tissue, prenatal, sports), behavioral therapy, skilled nursing, physical therapy, and medical testing like COVID-19 PCR, serving consumers seeking pain relief, stress reduction, and recovery.[1][2][5] With over 2 million appointments completed via its app and network of 10,000+ vetted professionals, Zeel generates around $42 million in revenue and has raised $33.1 million across 9 funding rounds, demonstrating strong growth in the on-demand wellness market.[1][2]
Founded in 2010 in New York City, Zeel began as an online marketplace for same-day, in-home massages with licensed therapists, addressing the need for convenient, location-based wellness access.[1] The platform evolved from a massage-focused app—allowing bookings by time, location, and preferences—to a broader "last-mile care" network including medical testing, injury recovery, behavioral therapy, and nursing.[1][2][5] Key milestones include expanding to 10,000+ providers and 2 million appointments, with headquarters at 45 W 45th St and a workforce of about 200 employees.[1][2]
Zeel rides the on-demand health and wellness trend, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for in-home care to bypass clinic wait times and reduce infection risks.[1][2][5] Timing aligns with telehealth and gig-economy growth, where consumers prioritize convenience amid rising chronic pain and mental health needs; market forces like aging populations and corporate wellness programs favor its model.[1][2] It influences the ecosystem by normalizing "last-mile" delivery of non-emergency care, competing with Soothe while expanding into medical services, and bridging consumer apps with professional networks to democratize access.[1][5]
Zeel is poised to deepen its last-mile care dominance by integrating AI-driven matching and expanding services like chronic care management amid booming digital health investments.[2][5] Trends such as hybrid work boosting in-home wellness and regulatory support for tele-services will accelerate growth, potentially scaling revenue beyond $42 million through partnerships (e.g., insurers, employers).[2] Its evolution from massages to full-spectrum health positions it to shape convenient care norms, tying back to its core mission of delivering peace of mind wherever needed.[1][2]
Zeel has raised $23.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Zeel's investors include Palisades Growth Capital, Amara VC, BoxGroup, ClimacticVC, Company Capital, Cyber Mentor Fund, FJ Labs, Lowercarbon Capital, Offline Ventures, Owl Rock Capital Partners, Indranil Guha, Streamlined Ventures.
Zeel has raised $23.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series B in January 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2018 | $11.0M Series B | Palisades Growth Capital | |
| Mar 1, 2016 | $10.0M Series A | Amara VC, BoxGroup, ClimacticVC, Company Capital, Cyber Mentor Fund, FJ Labs, Lowercarbon Capital, Offline Ventures, Owl Rock Capital Partners, Indranil Guha, Streamlined Ventures, SV Angel, Tekton Ventures, Think + Ventures, UpHonest Capital, Aaron Levie, Maria Thomas, Matt Coffin, Matt Mazzeo, Roger Ehrenberg | |
| Oct 1, 2014 | $2.0M Venture Round | Almaz Capital, Alpaca VC, Ambridge Capital, FJ Labs |
