Amplify Capital is a Canadian venture fund with over $85M in assets under management, investing in early-stage startups addressing the world’s most urgent challenges in climate, health, and the future of work. Since 2016, Amplify Capital has supported over 28 companies and relentless founding teams across Canada and the U.S., in pursuit of superior returns and exceptional impact.
We are committed to making a difference and empowering entrepreneurs to create sustainable solutions.
Problem
Each year, 22 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, and up to 35% of them experience diagnosable and treatable psychiatric conditions. Yet, the psychological and emotional aspects of cancer care remain largely neglected.
Despite compelling evidence that psychosocial interventions and mental health support improve both quality of life and cancer survival rates, access remains a challenge. Under-recognition, inadequate funding, and the lack of integration between mental health and oncology services create significant gaps in care. A more comprehensive approach to cancer treatment is urgently needed.
Cerula Care’s Solution
Cerula provides a digital behavioral health platform designed to integrate mental health support into oncology practices. By partnering with existing oncology providers, Cerula enables direct referrals and connects patients with a dedicated care team—including psycho-oncologists, health coaches, and care managers.
Through personalized intake evaluations and tailored interventions, patients receive ongoing support, access to health coaching, and external resources as needed. Cerula’s platform uses patient stratification and clinical workflow automation to ensure timely and effective support. By embedding mental health care into the cancer treatment journey, Cerula significantly enhances patient outcomes and quality of life.
Impact Thesis
The Company has demonstrated 58% improvements in depression and 64% improvement in symptom reduction. 90% of members also indicated an improvement in medication adherence from use of the Cerula platform. By enabling health providers to broadly offer behavioural health patients to a larger population of patients, Cerula is lowering the barriers to address their mental health needs.
The Founder Alignment
Supriya Laknidhi and Kyle Lavin are tackling a critical gap in healthcare by improving access to behavioral health services for cancer patients. Supriya’s deep expertise in healthcare payers and Kyle’s medical background create a powerful combination—uniquely positioning them to integrate mental health into oncology care at scale.
We’re thrilled to welcome Cerula Care to the Amplify portfolio!
UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3: Good Health and Well-Being
Cerula Care aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3: Good Health and Well-Being and supports Amplify Capital’s mission to improve health outcomes for 30 million people by 2024. By expanding access to high-quality mental health care, Cerula ensures that cancer patients receive the support they need—improving lives and treatment outcomes at scale.
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