OurRitual, a platform focused on enhancing the relationships of everyday couples through professional experts and digital tools, has announced the successful completion of a $5.2 million seed funding round. This new investment is expected to fuel the development of new products and drive further adoption of the platform. The funding round was led by Venrex, a prominent global consumer fund, with participation…
Seven Starling, a virtual provider of women’s behavioral health services, has announced the successful closing of its $10.9 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed investment round was led by RH Capital, with participation from existing investors Pear VC, Expa, Magnify Ventures, Emerson Collective, and Inflect Health, as well as new investors including Zeal Capital Partners, Ulu Ventures, Fiore Ventures, the March…
Meela, a mental health startup based in Gothenburg, Sweden, recently secured €2.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Dutch venture capital firm Peak, with participation from The Inner Foundation, Unconventional Ventures, and Calm/Storm Ventures. Founded by licensed psychologist Tiffany Boswell with an initial focus on women’s health, Meela aims to improve the match between patients and therapists, prioritizing personal…
Backpack Healthcare, a provider of online pediatric mental healthcare, has closed $14 million in Series A funding. The round was led by PACE Healthcare Capital and saw participation from ECMC, Techstars, and Collab Capital, among others. The escalating youth mental health crisis in the United States has underscored the critical need for accessible mental health solutions. With over 40 million children relying…
Eating disorder telehealth startup Equip has secured $35 million in new funding, according to a recent securities filing. The funding round, disclosed on April 11, marks a significant milestone for the San Diego-based company as it continues to expand its innovative approach to treating eating disorders. The startup has now raised over $95 million in total. Equip Health didn’t comment and didn’t…
Postpartum Support International (PSI) has taken another step forward in providing accessible mental health support for individuals navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and loss with the launch of its new mobile application, Connect by PSI. The Connect by PSI app, available for free download in both the App Store and Google Play Store, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for individuals…
LunaJoy Health is making strides in addressing maternal mental health with the introduction of LunaCare, an integrated care program aimed at enhancing outcomes in maternal mental health. The initiative comes on the heels of securing $4.2M in new funding, supported by a consortium of investors, including Y Combinator, FoundersX Fund, Goodwater Capital, Magic Fund, VentureSouq, Nurture Ventures, NorthSouth Ventures, and seasoned healthcare…
Manulife, a global life and health insurer, has pledged $1 million over three years to bolster the Women’s Health Research Cluster (WHRC) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). This financial commitment aims to address critical gaps in mental health research and advocacy, particularly concerning women’s mental health needs. The WHRC is an international network of professionals spanning 29 countries,…
