Optum Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of healthcare services firm Optum, contributed to a $28m series B round for Alma, the US-based developer of a membership scheme for mental healthcare providers, yesterday.
Growth equity firm Insight Partners led the round, which was also backed by Tusk Venture Partners, Primary Venture Partners, Sound Ventures, BoxGroup and Rainfall Ventures.
Alma is the operator of an online platform that allows mental healthcare providers to access tools to help them manage their practices, organise insurance contracts and enhance their education in the field. The cash will support product development and recruitment.
First Round Capital led the company’s $4.5m seed round in 2018, investing together with Primary Venture Partners, Rainfall Ventures, Box Group and Able Partners.
Alma secured a further $8m in a June 2019 series A round that was led by Tusk Venture Partners, and which also featured Sound Ventures, First Round, Primary Venture Partners, Box Group and Able Partners.
