Virtual care company ranked #18 for exceptional growth over the last 5 years.
CHICAGO, June 12, 2025 — First Stop Health, an on-demand virtual care company, today announced its recognition in Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50 2025. This honor recognizes Chicago's fastest growing companies with the greatest 5-year revenue growth.
"We’re honored to be named among this incredible class of Chicago-based businesses for a second time,” said Teira Gunlock, Chief Executive Officer of First Stop Health. “This recognition reflects years of dedication from our incredible team and their unwavering focus on delivering affordable, delightful healthcare for all.”
Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50, which First Stop Health also received in 2023, highlights leaders and innovators across various industries. The 50 companies recognized on this list saw an average revenue increase of 711% between the beginning of 2019 and the end of 2024, bringing in a collective $25.7 billion in revenue last year alone.
"The Fast 50 award demonstrates that our focus on delivering affordable whole-person virtual care resonates with mid-sized employers seeking better outcomes at lower costs for their employees,” said Elena Gambon, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Growth Officer at First Stop Health. “We look forward to reaching more employers in more places as we meet this critical demand.”
First Stop Health's recognition comes during a period of significant momentum for the company. Earlier this year, the company launched its comprehensive Whole Mental Health program, which addresses the full spectrum of mental health needs through coaching, counseling, and medication management. The company also welcomed Vijay Anand as Chief Technology Officer in November, who will lead the company’s engineering and platform development teams and ensure First Stop Health’s on-demand virtual care platform provides an engaging and easy-to-use experience for users, and for employer customers.
About First Stop Health
On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. Patients can access a licensed telemedicine doctor in minutes for urgent and on-demand needs and can schedule appointments with experienced providers for mental healthcare, chronic care, and preventive care. First Stop Health’s flexible and turnkey solutions give mid-sized employers an affordable and meaningful benefit for their workforce. First Stop Health has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces from 2022-2024 and has ranked among the fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years.
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