GroundGame.Health, a Tampa-based company merged with SameSky Health and raised $17 million in a funding round led by 7wireVentures to provide a social impact solution that addresses unmet social and care needs. GroundGame.Health plans to use the funds to expand its reach and impact more lives.
GroundGame.Health has developed an innovative model that connects managed care organizations (MCOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and members. The company delivers last-mile services that provide people with the help they need most. These services include delivering meals to homes, meeting health-related social needs, providing health resources, and addressing underlying challenges such as health literacy.
“We are excited about the impact of GroundGame.Health will have as they deliver hyperlocal, individualized experiences to help people overcome the barriers that prevent them from accessing the care they need to improve their health,” said Robert Garber, a Partner at 7wireVentures.
“Closing social and healthcare gaps is difficult, mission-critical work, and they have a proven model that can scale to meet these needs,” added Robert Garber.
Impressive Impact and Sustainable Funding
To date, GroundGame.Health has fulfilled over 180,000 social impact needs. The company has also facilitated over $26 million flow from MCOs to CBOs. This provides ongoing, sustainable funding for local organizations best positioned to meet the needs of their communities.
The startup recently merged with SameSky Health, a cultural experience company that builds trust and engagement with members. The merger will enhance GroundGame. Health’s ability to scale its reach, efficiency, and impact. SameSky Health has engaged over 2.8 million members, and the combined company now has coverage spanning all 50 U.S. states.
“Abner (Earlier CEO and founder of SameSky Health) has built a talented, impact-driven team at SameSky Health, and we are excited to leverage their expertise and technology to deepen our trust with members,” said Susan Rawlings Molina, CEO and Co-Founder of GroundGame.Health.
“We don’t do this alone. By leaning into trusted connections with members, MCOs, and CBOs, GroundGame.Health has fundamentally changed how people access and understand care—and we will now take that work to the next level,” added Susan.
Driving Health Equity and Reducing Costs
The merger and funding round position GroundGame.Health to further drive improved health outcomes, close gaps in care, and reduce healthcare costs. The company focuses on connecting the most challenging-to-reach members with the care and social services they need.
“GroundGame.Health has pioneered an innovative model that builds trust between MCOs, CBOs, and members to Connect the Unconnected,” said CEO Susan Rawlings Molina. “We are thrilled to partner with SameSky Health to scale our impact and drive more health and equity.”
The combined company will continue to deliver measurable outcomes, including meeting members’ needs, closing gaps in care, and reducing the cost of care. With its closed-loop, HITRUST-certified platform and trusted local relationships, GroundGame.Health plans to significantly impact health equity and social determinants of health.
“We’re thrilled for the opportunity to join GroundGame.Health and drive even greater impact in this sector. Our shared vision of combining sensitive, purpose-built technology with trusted human relationships positions us to help even the most challenging-to-reach populations,” said Abner Mason, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of GroundGame.Health.
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