Zócalo Health has announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $15 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by Equal Opportunity Ventures with further support from Talipot and several existing investors. This latest cash injection brings the total capital raised by the healthcare provider to $22.75 million. Based in Kenmore, Washington, the company specialises in delivering primary care specifically designed for Latino communities.
The firm intends to use the new capital to scale its operations across the country. This includes growing its community-based workforce and strengthening ties with health plans. Zócalo Health focuses on high-need patients who often face complex medical and social challenges. By using community health workers known as promotoras de salud, the company aims to build long-term trust and improve clinical outcomes.
“Zócalo Health has built a care model that performs in one of the most complex segments of healthcare,” said Roland Fryer, Founding Partner of EO Ventures and Harvard Professor of Economics. “It is demonstrating that community-based care, paired with the right operating model can scale and deliver meaningful results.”
The company reported significant growth over the last year. Revenue increased by approximately four times and partnerships with regional health plans grew from two to more than a dozen. The model integrates primary care with behavioural health and virtual services. This approach helps manage costs for insurance providers while ensuring patients receive consistent support.
“We built Zócalo Health to consistently engage the patients the system misses,” said Erik Cardenas, Co-Founder and CEO. “Our model is designed around sustained engagement and outcomes. When you connect and engage RSS high-need members, you change both clinical outcomes and cost.”
Co-founder Mariza Hardin noted that health plans are currently under pressure to provide quality care while budgets remain tight. “Health plans are under pressure to deliver quality care for their most complex members, even as budgets tighten,” said Mariza Hardin. “We’ve built a model that meets that challenge directly. This next phase is about scaling with discipline while maintaining both stellar performance and our deeply personal, community-driven touch.”
The platform also utilises artificial intelligence to help frontline teams manage more members effectively. This technology assists patients in navigating complex insurance requirements and Medicaid eligibility.
