Spin-out from the Women Founders of inHealth Officially Launches Seed Round to Scale AI-Driven Health Coaching Platform
WILMINGTON, DE — CoachLinQ, a certified AI health coaching platform spun out from the women founders of inHealth, today announced the official launch of its Seed round and platform expansion. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, CoachLinQ leverages over a decade of inHealth’s scientific and clinical foundation to deliver AI-driven, evidence-based health coaching solutions designed to improve engagement and outcomes across employee wellness programs, with planned expansion to provider groups, pharma, and med-tech partners.
CoachLinQ also benefits from an immediate distribution channel developed through inHealth’s longstanding relationships over the past 8+ years, including top three health plan distribution partners with a term sheet for direct Q3 deployment reaching more than 2 million lives.
Built on more than ten years of research and clinical validation, including three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 11 peer-reviewed publication manuscripts, and CDC Full Plus recognition, CoachLinQ applies proven behavioral science to help individuals take meaningful steps toward better health. View inHealth’s Publications Page
CoachLinQ’s model is further supported by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaches–Accredited Health Coaching Academy, which has actively served numerous organizations across the United States and is now expanding globally.
According to Michelle Alencar, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of CoachLinQ, the greatest challenge in healthcare is not a shortage of services but a lack of sustained engagement. “Our mission with CoachLinQ is to bridge the gap between care access and consistent participation,” said Alencar. “By combining AI-driven insights with human connection, we empower people to stay engaged, motivated, and accountable in their wellness journey.”
The platform is drastically solving the engagement problem in employer wellness. Research shows employers currently average 10–16 point solutions (Springbuk / Mercer); only 15–20% of eligible employees know about or use their wellness benefits (Willis Towers Watson, 2023); fewer than 10% actually participate (RAND, 2023); and under 5% achieve measurable improvement (CDC DPP, 2023). With inHealth’s proven human model, awareness can increase to 80% activation, with over 35% of participants achieving a clinically significant outcome.
Aubrey Sawyer, co-founder and CEO, added that CoachLinQ is built for scale: “We’re excited to bring this next-generation platform to employers and health partners seeking measurable impact in wellness engagement. Launching our Seed round allows us to expand partnerships and accelerate our roadmap for broader clinical integration.”
CoachLinQ’s hybrid model allows its AI to guide users independently while seamlessly connecting them with certified human coaches when deeper clinical support is required. The platform’s flexible architecture enables employers, health plans, and wellness organizations to activate participants, increase engagement, and drive lasting behavioral change.
For additional background, read the StartUp Health interview: “How CoachLinQ from InHealth Is Redefining Health Coaching for the People Who Need It Most”
About CoachLinQ
CoachLinQ, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is a certified AI health coaching platform designed to improve engagement and outcomes across wellness programs. Founded as a spin-out from the women-led team at inHealth (Los Angeles, CA), CoachLinQ combines artificial intelligence, behavioral science, and clinical expertise to scale personalized coaching. The company’s mission is to make evidence-based health improvement accessible, measurable, and sustainable for all.
Media Contact:
- Michelle Alencar
- CoachLinQ Media Relations
- malencar@coachlinq.com
