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Headlight

Clinician-led in-network mental health provider

Overview

Headlight provides in-network mental health care in several states through teletherapy and in-person visits. It employs full-time W-2 clinicians offering talk therapy, medication management, and nasal esketamine, treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma. A tech-forward onboarding system pulls a patient’s medical and prescription history to match patients with compatible therapists and streamline intake. By partnering with major insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Optum and pursuing a hybrid care model, Headlight aims to broaden access to affordable mental health services and expand its clinician network and platform.

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About Headlight

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

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

San Diego, CA

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Matrix and EPIC Ventures backed the $18 million Series A in February 2024.
  • In-network coverage with UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Optum lowers patient acquisition friction.
  • Hybrid care across California, Texas, and Washington expands reach without full office dependency.

What critics are saying

  • On October 15, 2026, Headlight sued Headlight Mental Healthcare for trademark infringement.
  • Competing Arizona and Oregon providers keep using Headlight, threatening brand confusion and patient diversion.
  • A lost trademark battle erases national brand ownership and collapses licensing plans.

What makes Headlight unique

  • Geoff Swindle joined as CEO in February 2024, bringing Amazon Pharmacy execution.
  • Headlight's W-2 clinician model standardizes care and training across in-person and telehealth.
  • The June 23, 2026 trademark registration strengthens national brand control and licensing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$18M

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Funded Over

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
FinSMEs
Feb 8th, 2024
Headlight Raises $18M in Funding

Headlight, a San Diego, CA-based provider of a mental health practice, raised $18M in funding

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