Cortica
Physician-led whole-child autism and neurodevelopmental care platform combining medical, behavioral, developmental, and family support services.
San Diego, CA
2014
$250M+
Commercial Insurance, Employer Benefits, Medicaid
What They Do
Cortica operates interdisciplinary autism and neurodevelopmental care centers, plus home and telehealth services, for children with autism and related developmental differences. Its model combines physicians, BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, care navigators, and research infrastructure. The company is moving autism care from fragmented fee-for-service ABA toward integrated whole-child care with value-based contracts. In May 2026, Cortica's integrated neurodevelopmental model and its disclosed value-based arrangement with Point32Health in Massachusetts were cited in PHD analysis as the preview of convergence between PE-backed SLP/OT/PT roll-ups and digital behavioral health platforms.
Competitive Position
Cortica is one of the most well-capitalized whole-child autism care platforms in the market, with $250M+ raised including participation from Morgan Health, CVS Health Ventures, Optum Ventures, and Deerfield Management. Its differentiation is the physician-led, multidisciplinary model that spans medical, behavioral, developmental, and family support rather than ABA-only clinic chains. Peer-reviewed research collaborations (e.g., with Floreo on VR therapy) add an evidence-development angle.
Funding Rounds
No funding rounds on record for this company.