Zócalo Health, a tech-enabled community-based primary care provider, announced closing $15 million in Series A funding, bringing total raised to date to $22.75 million. The oversubscribed round was led by EO Ventures, with participation from Talipot and existing investors Vamos Ventures, Animo Ventures, Acumen America, Sorenson Ventures, BarronKent, and Kapor Center. The company will use the funds to accelerate nationwide expansion, scale its community-based workforce, and deepen partnerships with health plans.
Zócalo Health operates a care model designed specifically for high-need populations with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs who drive disproportionate shares of healthcare costs. The company combines community-based care teams with virtual clinical services to drive sustained engagement, improve outcomes, and reduce total cost of care within value-based frameworks. Over the past year, Zócalo Health demonstrated strong performance and early product-market fit. The company grew revenue approximately 4x year-over-year, expanded from two regional health plan partnerships in 2024 to more than a dozen in 2025, and is entering new markets across multiple states. The model has maintained high member retention, frequent monthly engagement, and patient satisfaction scores significantly exceeding industry benchmarks.
The care model organizes around community health workers, or promotoras de salud, embedded in communities they serve. These teams are integrated with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and care coordinators, enabling continuous engagement beyond traditional clinic settings. Behavioral health has become a standout component as patients report increased stress and anxiety. The company partners with leading health plans including Anthem and Health Net to deliver services aligned with state initiatives such as CalAIM across California. CEO Erik Cardenas stated, “Our model is designed around sustained engagement and outcomes. When you connect and engage high-need members, you change both clinical outcomes and cost.” The platform leverages AI to support frontline teams while improving how patients connect to care and community resources, and assists members in navigating Medicaid redetermination and evolving eligibility requirements.
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