Hopscotch Primary Care has raised $53 million in Series D funding as the technology-enabled healthcare provider prepares to expand its rural primary care model beyond its current base in Western North Carolina. The company plans to use the new capital to enter additional rural markets while continuing to invest in technology designed to support clinicians and improve access to primary care.
- Hopscotch Primary Care has secured $53 million in Series D financing.
- The funding round was led by 8VC and Townhall Ventures.
- The company plans to expand beyond Western North Carolina, with Tennessee and Georgia among potential markets.
- Hopscotch currently serves more than 15,000 patients through 12 clinics.
- The company uses AI and other technologies to support clinicians, including ambient documentation and clinical decision-support tools.
- The expansion comes as rural communities face persistent shortages of physicians and limited access to healthcare services.
Founded in 2021, Hopscotch focuses on delivering primary care in rural communities, where healthcare access can be constrained by physician shortages, hospital closures, long travel distances, and an aging population. The company currently has its largest presence in rural Western North Carolina and intends to use the latest financing to establish operations in additional communities across the Southeast.
The Series D round was led by 8VC and Townhall Ventures, with participation from existing investors including the Citi Impact Fund, Alumni Ventures, aMoon Fund, and K2 HealthVentures. New investors include the Autism Impact Fund, technology investor John Doerr, healthcare executive Richard Merkin, and the Leon Levine Foundation.
Hopscotch said it serves more than 15,000 patients through 12 clinical locations across rural communities in the southeastern United States. The company’s expansion strategy is centered on establishing primary care practices in smaller communities while using technology to support clinical teams and extend access beyond traditional office visits.
The company’s care model includes longer primary care appointments, with visits generally lasting between 20 and 40 minutes. Patients can also receive same-day care and have access to their care teams outside standard clinic interactions. Telehealth is incorporated into the model, including virtual specialty services provided through external partners.
Artificial intelligence is also being incorporated into Hopscotch’s clinical operations. The company uses ambient AI scribes to assist with generating visit documentation and patient instructions, reducing the amount of administrative work clinicians need to complete manually. It also uses AI-based clinical decision-support tools to assist providers managing patients with complex medical needs.
Hopscotch’s technology strategy is focused on supporting its clinicians rather than replacing them. The company has emphasized the role of digital tools in reducing administrative workloads while allowing physicians and other healthcare professionals to spend more time directly interacting with patients.
The company also places emphasis on recruiting healthcare professionals from the communities where it operates. Hopscotch says local recruitment can help address the persistent challenge of attracting and retaining physicians in rural areas. Its approach includes competitive compensation, relocation support in some cases, and opportunities for clinicians to participate in developing the company’s care model.
The funding comes as rural healthcare providers across the United States face significant workforce and access challenges. Rural hospitals and clinics have continued to contend with physician retirements, hospital closures, limited specialist availability, and geographic barriers that can make routine medical care difficult to access. Hopscotch is targeting these gaps through a model that combines physical clinics with technology-enabled services.
The company has reported strong operating results in its established Western North Carolina market. According to information released alongside the financing, Hopscotch has achieved a Net Promoter Score of 89, while patient retention has remained above 90%. The company also reported an improvement of more than 25 percentage points in medical loss ratios for patients during their first two years of care. Operations in Western North Carolina are now profitable, according to the company.
The expansion is expected to focus initially on additional markets in the Southeast. Hopscotch CEO Tim Gronniger told Fierce Healthcare that Tennessee and Georgia are among the states the company is considering as it moves beyond its existing North Carolina footprint.
The company’s expansion comes at a time when federal and state policymakers are also increasing their focus on rural healthcare. New funding initiatives, including the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, are directing resources toward improving healthcare infrastructure, workforce capacity, technology adoption, and care delivery in rural communities.
For Hopscotch, the latest investment provides additional capital to expand its physical presence while continuing to develop the technology supporting its care teams. The company plans to use the funding to deepen access in existing markets, establish new rural locations, and scale its technology-enabled operations.
The financing marks another significant investment in technology-enabled rural healthcare as providers and investors look for ways to address persistent access and workforce challenges. Hopscotch’s expansion will test whether its combination of local clinical teams, value-based primary care, telehealth, and AI-supported workflows can be replicated successfully across additional rural markets.
Hopscotch Raises $53 Million in Series D Funding
Hopscotch Primary Care has raised $53 million in Series D funding to expand its technology-enabled, value-based primary care model across rural communities. The round was led by 8VC and Town Hall Ventures, with participation from existing and new investors.
For Hopscotch, the new funding provides additional resources to reach more patients in underserved rural areas while strengthening its technology and care delivery infrastructure.
Hopscotch Focuses on Rural Healthcare Access
Hopscotch provides primary care services designed specifically for rural communities, where access to physicians and specialists can be more limited. Its model combines clinic-based care, virtual services, care coordination, and in-home support.
