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\u2013 Seven Starling<\/a>, a virtual provider of women\u2019s behavioral health services secures $8M in Series A funding led by Rethink Impact<\/a>. \u200b\u200bThe round includes participation from insiders Pear VC, Zeal Capital Partners, Magnify Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Expa, Fiore Ventures, the March of Dimes, Rogue Women\u2019s Fund, and Graham & Walker.<\/p>\n \u2013 The investment will accelerate the company\u2019s national expansion of its maternal mental health platform.<\/p>\n Maternal Mental Health<\/p>\n Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect one in five women, making them the most common complication of childbirth. Despite this, 75% of diagnosed women never receive treatment due to systemic barriers like provider shortages, insurance limitations, and geographic access challenges. Untreated conditions cost the U.S. healthcare system $14 billion annually, and suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in the first year postpartum.<\/p>\n Seven Starling\u2019s platform aims to address these issues by providing specialized mental health services for women during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. The company\u2019s expansion plans include reaching over 30 states by the end of 2026, building on its current operations in 18 states with partnerships with over 1,500 OBGYNs.<\/p>\n Proven Clinical Model\u00a0<\/p>\n Seven Starling\u2019s model has demonstrated strong clinical outcomes, with 90% of patients showing a significant reduction in depression symptoms after completing the program. The platform provides rapid access to care, with an average time of one day to the initial consultation and care team match, compared to an industry average of five weeks. Additionally, 96% of patients use in-network coverage, and 40% are accessing mental health care for the first time.<\/p>\n Technology Stack<\/p>\n