# The Helper Bees

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-helper-bees

- Industry: Insurance
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.thehelperbees.com
- Total disclosed funding: $52M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 13, 2025)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

The Helper Bees, Inc. is a US-based company that provides an innovative Aging-in-Place Platform, integrating technology and services to support independent living for older adults across the United States.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Helper Bees, Inc. specializes in enhancing the quality of life for older adults through a comprehensive provider network offering non-medical services. The company was co-founded by Danny Lynch and Eric Corum, with Char Hu serving as the CEO. In January 2025, The Helper Bees raised USD 31.26 mn in Series C funding led by Centana Growth Partners, marking a pivotal moment in their growth strategy.The Helper Bees offers a comprehensive Aging-in-Place Platform that integrates technology and service to support the independent living of older adults across the U.S. The core product includes a provider network that delivers non-medical services, such as home care, modifications, and wellness support. This platform connects payers, like Long-term Care Insurance Carriers and Medicare Advantage Plans, with service providers, ensuring high standards of care through automated credentialing and streamlined payment processes.The Helper Bees generates revenue through partnerships with Long-term Care Insurance Carriers and Medicare Advantage Plans that utilize its Aging-in-Place Platform. The revenue model allows service providers to submit digital invoices for services rendered, facilitating a seamless payment mechanism from payers to providers. Additionally, the platform includes a Care Concierge program to enhance user engagement and further support revenue generation through increased service utilization.In January 2025, The Helper Bees plans to leverage the recently raised USD 31.26 mn in Series C funding to expand its Aging-in-Place Platform, focusing on Medicaid expansion and payment innovation, including the introduction of a flexible spending card. The company aims to enhance its service delivery across various U.S. regions while exploring opportunities in new markets to better serve older adults and their families.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 13, 2025, $31M — Silverton Partners, Alumni Ventures Group, Impact Engine, Centana Growth Partners, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures
- Series B, Dec 6, 2021, $13M — Silverton Partners, Alumni Ventures Group, Impact Engine, Future Ventures, Trust Ventures
- Series A, Jul 9, 2020, $6M — Silverton Partners, Techstars, Austin Impact Capital
- Seed, Jul 25, 2019, $1.6M — Techstars

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed, Series A
- Silverton Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/silverton-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Austin Impact Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/austin-impact-capital) — Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Series B, Series C
- Impact Engine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/impact-engine) — Series B, Series C
- Future Ventures — Series B
- Trust Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trust-ventures) — Series B
- Centana Growth Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/centana-growth-partners) — Series C
- Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures — Series C