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Fello provides a peer support platform that connects people with trained peers who share similar lived experiences. Users, called Finders, meet with Fellos through video check-ins for personalized guidance and emotional support as an alternative to traditional therapy. Fellos are individuals who have undergone specific experiences and are trained in active listening, supportive techniques, and crisis management. Sessions are paid per engagement, creating a simple revenue model based on time spent. The service emphasizes accessibility and relatability, aiming to reach groups like adoptive parents, young adults with cancer, women facing infertility, and single parents who may prefer support from someone who has walked a similar path. Fello distinguishes itself through shared experiences and a community-centered approach, rather than clinical therapy. Its goal is to transform lives by fostering connections that help people navigate personal challenges with confidence and hope.
Industries
Social Impact
Healthcare
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$10.4M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2023
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$10.4M
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Fello, a Chicago-based peer support platform for loneliness, raised $10 million in funding. Investors include 62Ventures, The Capital Factory Fellowship Fund, Katalyst Capital, and Offline Ventures. The funds will be used to expand operations and business reach. Co-founded by Jeff Werring and Pete Kadens, and led by CEO Alyssa Pollack, Fello launched an app covering relationships, parenting, drug use, and alcohol use, with plans to expand to more topics.
Fello recently raised $10.4 million to date, including a seed investment from Glen Tullman's 62Ventures, The Capital Factory Fellowship Fund, Katalyst Capital (backed Zipline and TeamOhana), and Offline Ventures amongst others.
Fello, a Chicago, IL-based provider of a support platform for loneliness, raised USD10.4M in funding
Fello, a peer support platform led by former Uber Eats executive Alyssa Pollack, has raised $10.4 million to address the loneliness epidemic. The platform connects individuals seeking support with trained peers who share similar experiences, offering an affordable alternative to traditional therapy. Virtual sessions cost $40 and are accessible across the U.S., providing flexible support for mental health and addiction recovery.
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Industries
Social Impact
Healthcare
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$10.4M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2023
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