NewDays Raises $16M Seed

NewDays, a Seattle-based startup developing an AI-driven telehealth platform for dementia care, has successfully closed its seed funding round, raising a total of $16 million. The company combines human clinical sessions with an AI companion named Sunny to provide cognitive therapy for patients experiencing mild dementia and cognitive impairment.

Investors

The funding round was led by Madrona and General Catalyst.

NewDays Use of Funds

The company plans to use the capital to scale its service, which has recently expanded to Nevada, and to continue validating its platform through clinical trials and research aimed at preserving cognitive function in patients.

About NewDays

Founded in Seattle, NewDays is led by CEO and co-founder Babak Parviz and co-founder Daniel Kelly. The company provides a generative AI-powered platform that facilitates conversational memory exercises and cognitive games for individuals with dementia, aiming to improve the quality of life and cognitive health of patients through accessible, scalable telehealth interventions.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://newdays.ai

Company: NewDays
Raised: $16M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: September 2, 2026
Lead Investor: Madrona, General Catalyst
Software Category: HealthTech
Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2026/newdays-brings-its-ai-driven-dementia-care-platform-to-nevada-expands-seed-round-to-16m/