Name

Catalight Foundation

Legal name

Catalight

Website

https://catalight.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services (Autism and I/DD Care)

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Autism care services
• Behavioral health network
• Developmental disability services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Value-based care

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Reimbursement: Catalight operates as a nonprofit behavioral health organization, generating revenue primarily through reimbursement for healthcare services provided to clients with autism and I/DD. Services include applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, speech therapy, and diagnostic assessments billed to insurance, Medicaid, and other payers.
2. Payer Partnerships and Network Management: Catalight provides network management services to payers (insurance companies, healthcare systems), earning fees for coordinating care delivery, ensuring quality outcomes, and reducing costs through their value-based care model.
3. Training and Education Programs: Catalight Academy generates revenue through certificate programs, continuing education courses, and advanced certifications for clinicians and professionals in the autism and I/DD field.
4. Philanthropic Funding and Grants: As a nonprofit, Catalight receives donations and grants to support its mission, including funding for the Catalight Foundation's efforts to reduce diagnostic wait times and expand access to care for underserved communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catalight Foundation is a nonprofit behavioral health organization that operates a national provider network delivering autism and intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) care services. It sells caregiver-led treatment programs (Calibrate ABA, Chat, Compass, RUBI, etc.), diagnostic and therapy services reimbursed by insurance and Medicaid, network management solutions for payers, and accredited clinical education through Catalight Academy. Care is delivered via a network of 15,000+ practitioners to roughly 25,500 families annually.

Product overview

Catalight Foundation operates as a nonprofit behavioral health organization offering a comprehensive suite of products and services for individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). The portfolio includes: treatment programs (Calibrate ABA, Chat, Compass-Behavioral, Compass-Work, Connect, Everyday ABA, RUBI, and Social Skills Group); clinician tools (Wellbeing Scale, Quality of Life Scales); digital platforms (MyBrightLink mobile app, SparkleCare enterprise network management, ChooseYourPath.org diagnostic screener); education and training (Catalight Academy with certificate programs, Postdoctoral Training Program); and client/provider portals. The organization is powered by Xolv Technology Solutions and delivers care through a network of 16,000+ practitioners serving approximately 25,000 families annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Calibrate ABA Caregiver-led ABA approach focused on reducing problematic behavior for individuals with dangerous and severe behavior concerns, age 6 and older.
• Chat Caregiver-led naturalistic developmental and language-based intervention for children ages 6 and under, suited for families who prefer a developmental approach to treatment.
• Compass-Behavioral ABA-based coaching program for teens and young adults (age 12+) working directly with a licensed/certified behavioral health expert, focusing on self-determination and wellbeing.
• Compass-Work Career advancement service for neurodiverse candidates (age 15+) seeking lifelong employment, providing a complete range of career services to support participants throughout their career journey.
• Connect Caregiver-led program designed to improve wellbeing of people with profound intellectual multiple disabilities (PIMD) and their families, focusing on communication, daily living skills, and challenging behavior.
• Everyday ABA

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of families receive care within 10 days of intake (vs. industry standard of months to years)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and flagship.

• National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Catalight helped create NSAP, a first-of-its-kind professional association unifying cross-disciplinary professionals in autism care. Catalight provided founding support to address fragmentation in the field and establish shared standards.
• CognoastrategicTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2026Partnership to cut autism diagnosis wait times from years to days. Cognoa's FDA-authorized Canvas Dx diagnostic tool refers families to Catalight's network of 15,000+ practitioners, reducing gaps between diagnosis and service.
• Frontera HealthstrategicTechnology or Integration · 12 January 2026Strategic partnership to integrate Frontera's AI-powered technology into Catalight's provider network. Supports parent-mediated care delivery, streamlines clinical assessment and documentation, and expands access to high-quality autism care through service and training.
• Easterseals Northern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner providing services across Northern California including autism services, early intervention, and community integration programs. Part of the Catalight family of companies serving people with disabilities and their families.
• Easterseals HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner providing community-centered care across the Hawaiian Islands with services spanning early childhood education, autism support, and disability services.
• Xolv Technology SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationBusiness partner powering Catalight's intelligent technologies and digital healthcare products. Provides technology infrastructure supporting network management, telehealth, and family engagement platforms.
• UCLAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with UCLA for the RUBIES program study, a five-year randomized trial evaluating educator support strategies for autistic elementary students.
• Boise State UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for RUBIES program study alongside UCLA, evaluating schoolwide leadership support strategy (HELM) for autistic students.
• World Economic Forum / Davos Alzheimer's CollaborativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to advocate for value-based care in brain health. Features Global Brain Economy Initiative and insights from global health and policy leaders including WHO Director-General.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA therapy and autism services for children with autism spectrum disorder. Direct competitor offering in-home and center-based ABA, mirroring Catalight's core clinical modality with similar payer partnerships.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA and behavioral health provider for children with autism, with similar multi-state clinic footprint and payer partnership strategy. Operates comparable treatment programs to Catalight's Calibrate ABA and Everyday ABA offerings.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across the western and southern US. Comparable in clinical model, payer contracts, and family-centric delivery to Catalight's value-based care approach.
• Hopebridge: Pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, occupational, and speech therapy for autism across multiple US states. Comparable in integrated therapy model, family services orientation, and payer relationships.
• Cortica: Integrated pediatric autism care provider combining ABA, developmental therapy, medical care, and counseling under one roof. Comparable in holistic, multidisciplinary treatment philosophy and tech-enabled care delivery.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: PE-backed ABA therapy provider operating clinics across 13+ states with a similar focus on pediatric autism services. Directly comparable clinical model and scaling strategy to Catalight's network approach.
• ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across the western US with comparable clinic-based and in-home service models. Direct overlap in clinical programs and target payer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit serving people with disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, and developmental disabilities. Catalight is itself affiliated with Easterseals Northern California and Hawaii; the broader Easterseals network provides comparable services across all 50 states plus DC.
• The MENTOR Network: Large national provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Comparable target population and Medicaid-funded service model, though broader than Catalight's autism focus.

Others

• Magellan Health: Managed care organization administering behavioral health benefits for Medicaid and commercial plans, including autism services. A potential customer/partner for Catalight's Advanced Care Solutions rather than a direct competitor, but operates in overlapping payer space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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