Otter Health Raises $8M Seed

Otter Health, a healthcare technology startup based in the United States, has officially launched with $8 million in seed funding. The company provides an AI-powered platform designed to replace traditional prior authorization in healthcare by using clinical intelligence to ensure evidence-based care delivery.

Investors

This round was co-led by Fika Ventures and Evidenced, with additional participation from Slow Ventures, Metrodora, CoFound Partners, Layout Ventures, Patient Capital, and Semper Virens.

Otter Health Use of Funds

Otter Health plans to use the seed capital to support the expansion of its platform, which enables payers and provider groups to collaboratively manage utilization and quality while reducing administrative friction.

About Otter Health

Founded by CEO Keith Florance, Otter Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to dismantle the administrative burdens of prior authorization. Its EHR-agnostic AI platform provides real-time visibility into care patterns and clinical guidelines, helping organizations align on the gold standard of care to reduce low-value medical spending.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://otter-health.com

Company: Otter Health
Raised: $8M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 15, 2026
Lead Investor: Fika Ventures, Evidenced
Additional Investors: Slow Ventures, Metrodora, CoFound Partners, Layout Ventures, Patient Capital, Semper Virens
Company Website: https://www.otter-health.com
Software Category: HealthTech
Source: https://www.otter-health.com/blog-posts/otter-health-launches-with-8-million-to-build-a-new-era-of-utilization-and-quality-management-beyond-prior-authorization