New York-based Somethings has secured $19.2 million in Series A funding to expand its mental health platform for teens and young adults. The round was led by Catalio Capital, with participation from existing investors General Catalyst and Tusk Ventures.
Somethings offers an AI-enabled, HIPAA-compliant mobile application that connects individuals aged 13 to 26 with Certified Peer Specialist mentors. These mentors, aged 21 and older with lived experience, aim to help young people navigate mental health challenges before concerns escalate into crises. The company’s approach centers on early intervention through peer-based support, positioned alongside clinical oversight and structured safety protocols.
The platform’s artificial intelligence does not directly interact with users. Instead, it provides tools for peer mentors to screen for safety, improve engagement and enable clinical escalation when necessary. Through this model, Somethings integrates technology with human support to identify risk and facilitate timely intervention.
The company partners with schools, health plans, community organizations, state agencies and Medicaid health plans across the United States. With the new capital, Somethings plans to expand its partnerships with Medicaid programs, schools, care organizations and state governments, while also enhancing its platform capabilities and growing its workforce.
"This funding allows us to scale a model that is already working – meeting young people where they are, when they need support most," Patrick Gilligan, founder and CEO of Somethings, said in a statement.
"Peer connection is powerful. When paired with the right training, clinical oversight and technology, it can fundamentally change how young people experience mental health support and do so at scale."
Somethings previously raised $3.2 million in seed funding in 2023. The broader youth mental health sector has continued to attract investment. Marble Health raised $15.5 million in Series A funding last year to support its school-based virtual therapy services, while Daybreak Health secured $13 million in Series B funding in 2023 and was later designated the largest statewide affiliated provider on the California Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule. Under that agreement, K-12 districts can partner with Daybreak to offer teletherapy services billed directly through the state program.
With its latest financing, Somethings aims to further embed peer-led mental health support within public and community-based care systems.
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