Nourish Raises $70M to Bring Affordable Nutrition to Millions of Americans

60% of Americans are currently living with at least one chronic health issue, while 40% are managing two or more. Conditions linked to nutrition and metabolism, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, are responsible for most of the healthcare expenditure in the United States. Every day, they battle with symptoms, medications, and the overwhelming task of trying to eat healthy. It is common knowledge that nutrition is key to managing the health condition, but finding the right help feels impossible. Even though the insurance might cover the cost of working with a dietitian, fewer than 1% of people even know they have that benefit. And even fewer take advantage of it.

For those who do try to seek help, the process can be frustrating and expensive. Nourish is helping millions of Americans access the right kind of nutrition care they need. With Nourish, nutrition counseling is virtual, affordable, and covered by insurance, which means people don’t have to worry about out-of-pocket costs or complicated processes to get the help they need.

“Our healthcare system is at an inflection point, with chronic disease rates and costs rising to unsustainable levels,” said Sam Perkins, co-founder, President, and COO of Nourish. “Payers are under growing pressure to find scalable solutions that actually work. Nourish meets this need by addressing the root cause of chronic disease by giving payers a powerful new lever to improve outcomes, bend the cost curve, and deliver a care experience members love.”

Nourish was founded with the mission to make nutrition support more accessible, especially for people dealing with chronic diseases. The company’s platform connects patients with registered dietitians (RDs) virtually, making it easy to get personalized care without having to leave home.

Through this simple model, Nourish has created a network of over 3,000 dietitians across the country. They serve patients in all 50 states, and the best part is that 94% of patients receive this service for $0 out-of-pocket, thanks to its insurance networks with major insurance providers like Aetna, Cigna, United, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare. This is making it easier for patients to access the care they need.

$70 Million Series B Funding

Nourish’s recent $70 million Series B funding round, led by J.P. Morgan Private Capital’s Growth Equity Partners, with participation from Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Maverick Ventures, BoxGroup, Atomico, G Squared, and Pinegrove Opportunity Partners, brings the company’s total funding to $115 million. This investment will enable Nourish to accelerate the development of its AI-powered platform, continue expanding its network of dietitians, and deepen its partnerships with the healthcare ecosystem.

“Nourish is addressing one of our country’s most urgent challenges with a compelling outcomes-driven and AI-native approach,” said Paris Heymann, Co-Managing Partner of J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners. “I’m excited to continue supporting a category-defining company like Nourish, with a unique blend of mission, vision, and measurable impact.”

The funding comes at a critical time, as the demand for virtual healthcare and nutrition counseling continues to grow. With this new financial backing, Nourish plans to reach even more people across the country, expanding its impact and improving the health of thousands of individuals.

The Power of AI and Technology

Nourish is transforming the traditional nutrition counseling of the US with its use of technology. The platform combines the expertise of human dietitians with AI-powered tools that help track progress and provide personalized recommendations. The integration of this technology means patients get the best of both worlds: human connection combined with data-driven insights that make nutrition counseling more effective.

Patients using Nourish’s AI-powered app can easily track meals, monitor health markers like blood sugar and cholesterol, and receive ongoing support from their dietitian. They also gain assistance with wearable devices, lab data connections, meal plans, and additional features. Whereas RDs using Nourish benefit from an AI assistant that automates tasks such as note-taking and offers clinical insights, ultimately improving patient care. With this kind of virtual, ongoing care, patients get continuous support that helps them stay on track with their health goals.

“We built Nourish to make healthcare radically better for millions of Americans — it’s the care we wanted ourselves during our own patient journeys,” said Aidan Dewar, co-founder and CEO. “We wanted to build a patient-friendly healthcare system with lifestyle change and nutrition as a first-line treatment, not an afterthought. We’re combining cutting-edge AI with the best RD team in the country to deliver personalized care that actually works, at a fraction of the cost of traditional medicine. It is not only more effective and accessible but also more human.”

Better Results for Patients

Nourish’s model is already delivering meaningful clinical results, with patients seeing major improvements in clinical markers like A1C and LDL. For example, patients using Nourish alongside GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have lost 33% more weight compared to those who weren’t using the platform. What’s more, these patients also report better medication adherence and fewer side effects. These types of clinical improvements show just how valuable a personalized approach to nutrition can be when combined with the right treatment.

The health challenges millions of Americans face today are affecting their daily routines, families, and futures. Chronic diseases are growing every day, and the solutions we have relied on so far aren’t enough. For people overwhelmed by the weight of chronic illness, Nourish is the beginning of better health, with accessible and affordable care within reach. It is offering a lifeline to those who need it most.