Startup Snapshot: Kyros
Daniel Larson stepped away from a career in tech in 2019 after he realized he was facing issues with alcohol, something that had taken the lives of several family members.
After going through treatment and recovery, he founded Kyros in 2021, a platform designed to connect certified peer recovery specialists with individuals working to recover from a substance use disorder.
Kyros gives organizations and individuals the structure to become eligible providers of peer recovery services. Once certified, they provide and chart services, which Kyros bills to insurance after taking a service fee.
Since its launch, Kyros has served over 5,000 clients from over 400 certified recovery specialists. About 160 organizations across Minnesota use Kyros.
“There’s an opioid epidemic that’s just devastating communities,” Larson says. “I worked on my own personal mental health and physical health throughout the pandemic, and I decided that I wanted to do something meaningful with my skill set.”
In September, Kyros secured $10.5 million in funding to grow its platform.
Kyros at a glance
Headquarters: Minneapolis
Founded: 2021
Founder: Daniel Larson
Raised to date: $17.3 million
