# AnswersNow

> AnswersNow is a Richmond, Virginia-based virtual autism-care company that connects children and caregivers directly with master's- and doctorate-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Its proprietary platform combines focused one-to-one ABA sessions, caregiver coaching, individualized activities and progress tracking. The company earns revenue through commercial insurance and Medicaid reimbursement, positioning its lower-hour, BCBA-direct model as an accessible alternative to traditional clinic-based ABA.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Richmond, United States
- **Founders:** Jeff Beck (CEO and Co-founder), Adam Dreyfus (Co-founder and founding Chief Science Officer)
- **Team size:** Approximately 160 employees based on supplied company data; AnswersNow said in January 2026 that it planned to double clinical staff.
- **Products:** Text-based parent support subscription, Virtual ABA therapy, Caregiver training, AI-personalized learning modules
- **Notable:** A 2026 peer-reviewed retrospective study covered 504 participants, the largest public evaluation of the company's model to date., The 2026 study reported measurable adaptive-functioning progress among 76% of participants and 95.1% caregiver-rated effectiveness., Nearly 100,000 virtual therapy and caregiver-training hours facilitated in 2025, according to the company.

## Products & services

- **Text-based parent support subscription** — The original service connected parents with autism clinicians through secure messaging; early customers reportedly mailed $20 checks.
- **Virtual ABA therapy** — Focused one-to-one applied behavior analysis delivered through a proprietary HIPAA-compliant video platform directly by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
- **Caregiver training** — Recurring coaching that helps parents and caregivers reinforce treatment goals during routines outside scheduled sessions.
- **AI-personalized learning modules** — Platform features that tailor session materials to a child's interests and engagement patterns under clinician direction.

## Achievements

- A 2026 peer-reviewed retrospective study covered 504 participants, the largest public evaluation of the company's model to date.
- The 2026 study reported measurable adaptive-functioning progress among 76% of participants and 95.1% caregiver-rated effectiveness.
- Nearly 100,000 virtual therapy and caregiver-training hours facilitated in 2025, according to the company.
- Raised a $40 million Series B led by HealthQuest Capital in January 2026.
- Named Best Telehealth Platform in the 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
- Jeff Beck was named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award winner.
- Earned BHCOE telehealth accreditation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — A peer-reviewed retrospective study conducted with Clemson University reported feasibility, strong caregiver acceptance and positive outcomes across 504 participants, while noting that its observational design limits causal conclusions.
- **2026-01** — AnswersNow closed a $40 million Series B led by HealthQuest Capital, with participation from Left Lane Capital, Owl Ventures and others.
- **2025-12** — The company began delivering Medicaid-covered virtual autism therapy and caregiver training in Colorado.
- **2025-07** — AnswersNow formed a corporate advisory board with leaders from hospitals, school telehealth and managed behavioral healthcare.
- **2025-05** — AnswersNow was named Best Telehealth Platform in the MedTech Breakthrough Awards.

## Links

- Website: https://www.getanswersnow.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/answersnow/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/answersnow
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getanswersnow/

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Last updated: 2026-08-20