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Hurdle

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Hurdle
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hurdle.health
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Private
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2018
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Hurdle is a Washington-based digital health company founded in 2018 that operates a consumer mobile app designed to help individuals manage stress and build wellness routines. The privately-held firm employs 11–50 people and has raised $5 million in venture funding since inception.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersWashington, United States
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Washington
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
mental health app, stress management, wellness routines, behavioral health, digital therapeutics
Industry1 code
1Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs
CodeEDALAFAOPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Individual and Family Services6241
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Social Services8300
Product category
Mental Health and Wellness Software
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Hurdle operates a digital wellness app that helps people find healthy ways to manage stress from all parts of life and create routines that promote wellness. The app is targeted at individual users seeking accessible, self-guided tools for everyday stress management and habit formation rather than clinical treatment.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1Hurdle App
CategoryMental health and wellness software
Description

A consumer mobile wellness app that helps people find healthy ways to manage stress from all parts of life and create routines that promote wellness. Designed for individual users seeking self-guided, everyday stress relief and habit formation.

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Employer-sponsored mental health benefits platform with personalized care routing. Comparable in serving stress and wellness needs at population scale via B2B2C channels.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mental health benefits platform for employers. Comparable category and growing B2B2C thesis; demonstrates the institutional channel Hurdle could pursue.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Telehealth mental health provider offering therapy and medication management. Comparable in mission to make mental wellness accessible, though Cerebral has recently navigated regulatory headwinds relevant to the category.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest online therapy network. Comparable as a digital mental wellness destination for everyday stress, though BetterHelp leans more into 1:1 therapy while Hurdle is positioned around routines and self-guided wellness.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Directory service connecting Black men with culturally competent therapists. Comparable demographic focus on a population historically underserved by mainstream mental wellness products.

TypeEmerging player
Description

AI-driven mental health chatbot offering CBT-based daily support. Comparable as a digital-first, routine-formation mental wellness tool, but with a fundamentally different delivery modality (conversational AI vs. app-based content).

TypeDirect peer
Description

Mental wellness app offering self-care tools, peer support, and therapy. Comparable in daily stress-management routines and integrated care model; now part of Optum, illustrating incumbent roll-up dynamics.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Online therapy platform serving consumers and B2B channels. Comparable digital mental health distribution model and employer/payer go-to-market motion.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct-to-consumer meditation, sleep, and stress management app. Closely comparable in core product surface (daily wellness routines, mental wellness content) and target consumer.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Consumer and B2B mental wellness platform offering guided meditation, therapy (via Ginger merger), and stress management. Comparable mission, audience, and content-driven model.

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Profiles1 record

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Funding rounds2 records

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Investors5 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Hurdle

Mental Health and Wellness Softwarehurdle.health

Hurdle is a Washington-based digital health company founded in 2018 that operates a consumer mobile app designed to help individuals manage stress and build wellness routines. The privately-held firm employs 11–50 people and has raised $5 million in venture funding since inception.

Hurdle firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Hurdle
Website
https://hurdle.health
Company type
Private
Founded year
2018
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Hurdle is a Washington-based digital health company founded in 2018 that operates a consumer mobile app designed to help individuals manage stress and build wellness routines. The privately-held firm employs 11–50 people and has raised $5 million in venture funding since inception.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Hurdle industry classification

Industry
Product category
Mental Health and Wellness Software
NAICS
Individual and Family Services (6241)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro primary industry
Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO)

Keywords

  • Mental health app
  • Stress management
  • Wellness routines
  • Behavioral health
  • Digital therapeutics

Where Hurdle is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Washington
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Hurdle business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Hurdle product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Hurdle operates a digital wellness app that helps people find healthy ways to manage stress from all parts of life and create routines that promote wellness. The app is targeted at individual users seeking accessible, self-guided tools for everyday stress management and habit formation rather than clinical treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Hurdle App A consumer mobile wellness app that helps people find healthy ways to manage stress from all parts of life and create routines that promote wellness. Designed for individual users seeking self-guided, everyday stress relief and habit formation.

Companies that use Hurdle

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Hurdle technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Hurdle competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Spring Health: Employer-sponsored mental health benefits platform with personalized care routing. Comparable in serving stress and wellness needs at population scale via B2B2C channels.
  • Lyra Health: Mental health benefits platform for employers. Comparable category and growing B2B2C thesis; demonstrates the institutional channel Hurdle could pursue.
  • Cerebral: Telehealth mental health provider offering therapy and medication management. Comparable in mission to make mental wellness accessible, though Cerebral has recently navigated regulatory headwinds relevant to the category.
  • BetterHelp: Largest online therapy network. Comparable as a digital mental wellness destination for everyday stress, though BetterHelp leans more into 1:1 therapy while Hurdle is positioned around routines and self-guided wellness.
  • Sanvello: Mental wellness app offering self-care tools, peer support, and therapy. Comparable in daily stress-management routines and integrated care model; now part of Optum, illustrating incumbent roll-up dynamics.
  • Talkspace: Online therapy platform serving consumers and B2B channels. Comparable digital mental health distribution model and employer/payer go-to-market motion.
  • Calm: Direct-to-consumer meditation, sleep, and stress management app. Closely comparable in core product surface (daily wellness routines, mental wellness content) and target consumer.
  • Headspace: Consumer and B2B mental wellness platform offering guided meditation, therapy (via Ginger merger), and stress management. Comparable mission, audience, and content-driven model.

Emerging players

  • Therapy for Black Men: Directory service connecting Black men with culturally competent therapists. Comparable demographic focus on a population historically underserved by mainstream mental wellness products.
  • Woebot Health: AI-driven mental health chatbot offering CBT-based daily support. Comparable as a digital-first, routine-formation mental wellness tool, but with a fundamentally different delivery modality (conversational AI vs. app-based content).

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Customer concentration

Hurdle social profiles

Digital presence

Hurdle financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Hurdle leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Hurdle funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Hurdle M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hurdle

What does Hurdle do?

Hurdle operates a digital wellness app that helps people find healthy ways to manage stress from all parts of life and create routines that promote wellness. The app is targeted at individual users seeking accessible, self-guided tools for everyday stress management and habit formation rather than clinical treatment.

When was Hurdle founded?

Hurdle was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Hurdle based?

Hurdle is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Hurdle's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Spring Health, Lyra Health, Cerebral, BetterHelp, Sanvello, Talkspace, Calm and Headspace. Emerging players are Therapy for Black Men and Woebot Health.

Does Hurdle have an API?

No public API is recorded for Hurdle.

What industry is Hurdle in?

Hurdle's product category is Mental Health and Wellness Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDALAFAO, Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs. Its NAICS code is 6241 and its SIC code is 8300.

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Business InsiderInvestors told this Black founder that BIPOC-geared teletherapy was too niche. Here's how Kevin Dedner raised $5 million to start Hurdle anyway.Kevin Dedner raised $5 million in a seed round for Hurdle, a teletherapy platform for BIPOC, after investors deemed the niche too small. The Washington, D.C.-based company, backed by 406 Ventures, Seae Ventures, and F-Prime Capital, plans to expand into other states and partner with insurance companies.Pulse 2.0Digital Mental Health Platform Hurdle Raises $5 MillionHurdle raised $5 million in a seed round co-led by 406 Ventures and Seae Ventures with F-Prime. The capital will scale its culturally sensitive teletherapy platform and expand its leadership team. The company plans to offer its platform directly to insurers and large employers.PR NewswireHurdle Raises $5 Million Series Seed to Accelerate Expansion of its Mental Health Platform with Special Focus on the Black CommunityHurdle, a digital mental health platform focused on culturally sensitive services for underserved populations, announced the close of a $5 million Series Seed financing round co-led by 406 Ventures and Seae Ventures with participation from F-Prime Capital. The funding will be used to expand the company's leadership team, scale its evidence-based teletherapy platform, and extend its reach to insurers and large employers. Founded in 2018, Hurdle aims to address the mental health gap for People of Color by providing culturally responsive care through self-care apps, wellness workshops, and teletherapy services.VC News DailyHurdle Raises $5M Seed FinancingHurdle, a digital mental health platform, has closed a $5 million Series Seed financing round co-led by 406 Ventures and Seae Ventures with participation from F-Prime. The company aims to provide culturally sensitive mental health services specifically for People of Color.