Butterfly Learnings has raised Rs. 65 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round, giving the paediatric behavioural health startup fresh capital to expand its work in child therapy, developmental care and early autism screening.

The round was led by Inflexor Ventures. Existing investors Enzia Ventures, Insitor Impact Asia Fund and IIMA Ventures also took part in the funding round, according to reports.

This is an important development in India’s healthtech space because Butterfly Learnings works with children who need support for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and other developmental or behavioural challenges. For many parents, early signs are visible at home, but getting the right screening, diagnosis and therapy support can still be difficult. Butterfly Learnings wants to make that journey easier and more organized.

What Butterfly Learnings does

Butterfly Learnings is a Maharashtra-based digital health startup focused on paediatric behavioural healthcare. It was founded by Dr. Sonam Kothari and Dr. Abhishek Sen.

The startup brings together therapy, diagnostics, inclusive education, digital therapeutics and technology-led interventions under one model. In simple words, it is not only running therapy centres. It is trying to build a full care system where children can be screened, guided, treated and supported over time.

Its services are mainly meant for children who may need help with communication, behaviour, learning, social skills or daily-life development. This can include children with autism, ADHD, speech delays or learning difficulties.

For example, if a child is not responding to their name, has delayed speech or finds social interaction difficult, the family may need screening first. After that, the child may need therapy, parent guidance and regular progress tracking. Butterfly Learnings is building its model around this full journey.

Purpose of the Rs. 65 crore funding

The new funding will be used for three main areas – expanding centres, building AI and technology capabilities, and scaling autism screening.

Butterfly Learnings currently has 90 centres across 22 cities in India, as per the report. With the fresh capital, the startup plans to grow its physical presence beyond Maharashtra.

This is useful because child therapy is still highly location-dependent. Online support can help in some cases, but many children need in-person sessions with trained therapists. More centres can reduce travel pressure for families and make regular therapy more practical.

The startup also plans to invest in AI and other technology tools. In healthcare, AI should not be seen as a replacement for doctors or therapists. Its better role is to support screening, documentation, progress tracking and decision-making, while trained professionals continue to guide the child’s care.

Focus on Get SET Early

A key part of Butterfly Learnings’ expansion plan is Get SET Early, its eye-tracking-based autism screening solution.

According to reports, Butterfly Learnings has an exclusive global licence for this technology. The solution has received approval from CDSCO and can be used to screen children from one year of age.

This matters because early screening can help families act sooner. If developmental concerns are identified early, parents can seek therapy and guidance at the right time instead of waiting for school-age struggles to become more visible.

Butterfly Learnings does not plan to keep this screening only inside its own centres. The company wants to make it available through hospitals and paediatricians as well. That could bring screening closer to normal child healthcare visits.

Why early screening matters

Many parents first notice small signs. A child may avoid eye contact, not speak at the expected age, repeat certain actions, struggle with instructions or find it hard to play with other children.

These signs do not always mean a child has autism or another condition. But they do mean the child may benefit from proper screening. Early screening helps parents avoid guesswork.

If Get SET Early reaches hospitals and paediatricians, more families may get access to screening during routine medical visits. That can be especially helpful for parents who do not know where to begin.

Therapist training will also get attention

Butterfly Learnings also runs a therapist training institute. The company plans to expand this programme as it grows.

This is a practical move because India needs more trained professionals in child behavioural healthcare. Opening more centres is not enough if there are not enough skilled therapists to run them.

Therapy quality depends heavily on training, supervision and consistency. A good therapist does not only spend time with the child. They also observe behaviour, set small goals, work with parents and adjust the plan as the child improves.

For families, better therapist training can mean more reliable care and clearer progress.

Competitors and market overview

Butterfly Learnings operates in a growing but still under-served market. Its competition includes child development centres, therapy clinics, hospitals, mental health platforms and special education providers.

In related areas, names such as Continua Kids, Mom’s Belief, Lissun, Amaha, Children First and Ummeed Child Development Center are active in child development, mental health or therapy-led care.

Butterfly Learnings’ main strength appears to be its mix of physical centres, technology-enabled screening, therapy services, inclusive education and therapist training. Still, this is a sensitive sector. Long-term trust will depend on quality of care, trained staff, affordability and visible outcomes for families.

Conclusion with key takeaways

Butterfly Learnings’ Rs. 65 crore Pre-Series B funding is a meaningful update for India’s digital health and child development space. The startup is not only expanding therapy centres, but also putting money behind early autism screening, AI-led tools and therapist training.

If the plan works well, more families may get access to early screening and structured therapy closer to home. For parents, that can mean less confusion and faster support during a child’s early years.

Key takeaways –

1. Butterfly Learnings has raised Rs. 65 crore in Pre-Series B funding.
2. The round was led by Inflexor Ventures.
3. Enzia Ventures, Insitor Impact Asia Fund and IIMA Ventures also participated.
4. The startup was founded by Dr. Sonam Kothari and Dr. Abhishek Sen.
5. It currently has 90 centres across 22 cities in India.
6. The funding will support centre expansion, AI tools, autism screening and therapist training.
7. A major focus will be Get SET Early, its eye-tracking-based autism screening solution.

Facts Input- Digital Health News