Crisis Text Line
Latest round
- Series B
Last raised
- Jun 2016
Total raised
- $24M
Investors
- 2
About Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is a non-profit organization providing free, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention for individuals experiencing emotional distress through a secure digital platform. Crisis Text Line was founded in 2012 in New York, US, to offer immediate mental health support via text for individuals in crisis. In September 2025, Crisis Text Line, a portfolio company of Knight Enterprise Fund, Omidyar Network and Ballmer Group, acquired Aqui Estoy for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Crisis Text Line to expand its mental health support to 20 Spanish-speaking countries and reach more young users. Dena Trujillo is the CEO, leading the company in its mission to deliver crisis intervention services. Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention through a secure platform. Users in the United States and Puerto Rico can connect with trained volunteer Crisis Counselors by texting 'HOME' to 741741. CTL primarily serves individuals experiencing emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, CTL has international affiliates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, expanding its reach to support those in crisis globally. Crisis Text Line sustains its operations through public and private partnerships, funded by donations and grants, ensuring its services remain free for users. Revenue is generated through collaborations with various mental health initiatives, allowing CTL to provide crisis intervention without charging fees for text messaging support. In September 2025, Crisis Text Line, a portfolio company of Knight Enterprise Fund, Omidyar Network and Ballmer Group, acquired Aqui Estoy for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Crisis Text Line to expand its mental health support to 20 Spanish-speaking countries and reach more young users. The organization is focused on developing new products aimed at improving mental health support, with the intention of launching these initiatives within the next few years., furthering its mission to provide accessible mental health support to a broader audience.
Who invested in Crisis Text Line
2 investors across 1 round
See all investors in Crisis Text Line
Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table, the rounds they joined, and how much each round raised.
Funding rounds
Series B
Jun 15, 2016
Amount
$24M
Investors
Questions about Crisis Text Line
Who invested in Crisis Text Line?
Crisis Text Line has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Crisis Text Line raised?
Crisis Text Line has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Crisis Text Line last raise money?
Crisis Text Line's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Jun 2016.
What does Crisis Text Line do?
Crisis Text Line is a non-profit organization providing free, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention for individuals experiencing emotional distress through a secure digital platform.
Where is Crisis Text Line headquartered?
Crisis Text Line is headquartered in New York, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Crisis Text Line?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at Crisis Text Line's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
VCs backing internet startups at Series B
Raising like Crisis Text Line? Find the right VCs.
Capital Atlas matches your startup to active investors by stage, sector and region.