Daybreak Health

Daybreak Health

School-partnered teletherapy for K-12 students

Overview

Daybreak Health provides online mental health services for K-12 students by partnering with schools to expand their teletherapy capacity. Its programs are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs, with specialized sub-programs for high-risk groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low-income students, rural or homeless students). The service operates through schools’ referrals and delivers a full treatment cycle of 12+ weeks, with the aim of improving students’ mental health and, in turn, their academic performance. Unlike providers that offer short-term or generic care, Daybreak Health positions itself as a high-quality, value-driven partner that offers a comprehensive, long-term program rather than a check-the-box solution. The company’s goal is to scale real, lasting improvements in students’ mental health and education outcomes by delivering structured, school-based teletherapy.”}When done. Please respond with the summary.

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About Daybreak Health

Simplify's Rating
Why Daybreak Health is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Education

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$24.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Georgia's 2025-26 approval expands a funded sales channel across statewide districts.
  • New 2026 partnerships in Griffin-Spalding and Argo show continued district demand.
  • Daybreak's 2023 $13 million Series B gives runway for product and sales expansion.

What critics are saying

  • District contracts depend on grants, like Wenatchee's Stronger Connections and Sampson's $87,000 award.
  • Free one-year pilots, like Argo CHSD 217 in April 2026, invite easy churn.
  • If districts tighten budgets in 2027, Daybreak's school-funded revenue can disappear quickly.

What makes Daybreak Health unique

  • Daybreak Health embeds teletherapy inside schools, matching students with licensed therapists for 12 weeks.
  • It serves ages 5-19 with individual, family, and online classes through one platform.
  • Georgia approved Daybreak for HB68 in 2025-26, validating school-specific youth mental health specialization.

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Funding

Total Funding

$24.9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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$45M
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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
Oct 8th, 2024
DeKalb Community School District 428

DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 announces a new partnership with Daybreak Health to provide free mental health services, including teletherapy, to students and families across the district.

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