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Intellect

YC S21

Singapore, SG · Founded 2020 · 200 employees · 21 known investors

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Intellect provides mental health support solutions for workplaces and individuals, offering employee assistance programs combined with self-care platforms and coaching/therapy sessions. The company serves corporate employers and individuals seeking mental wellbeing support.

Also known as The Intellect Company

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Intellect was founded in 2020 by Theodoric Chew and Anurag Chutani.

TCTheodoric Chew
Theodoric ChewCo-founder & CEOHe previously held marketing and growth leadership roles at growth-stage startups.
ACAnurag Chutani
Anurag ChutaniCo-Founder, CTOHe previously led engineering teams at CARS24 and Wadi, with expertise in full-stack development.
TV
Tasha ViceralTA Lead
EL
EJ LongakitSenior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Investors · 21

HOF Capitallisted by HOF CapitalNew York · $500K – $10M

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ITERATIVEreported$150K – $500K

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Teoh CapitalreportedSydney · $2M – $50M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

PERSOL Holdings

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$260M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2022–2026

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Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Intellect, operating as The Intellect Company, provides mental healthcare for organisations and individuals through a single integrated ecosystem. Its offering spans a self-care app with skill-building and CBT-based self-guided programmes, licensed psychologists, certified behavioural health coaches and counsellors, and a 24/7 clinical helpline and employee assistance programme (EAP) services. The company positions its approach as hyperlocalised and evidence-based, with a provider network accessible in more than 120 languages and over 100 countries, and next-day provider booking.

The product line for businesses includes Intellect EAP, Intellect Clinics, Intellect Consulting, Intellect Atlas and Mental Health First Aid. Employer clients are supported by dedicated client success managers, localised webinars, wellbeing analytics and year-long support from organisational consultants. The company reports 4 million members globally and 3 million registered app users, and publishes research including a 2026 Workplace Wellbeing 360 Report based on data from 27,048 employees across 160 countries.

Business model

Intellect sells mental wellbeing programmes to organisations, bundling an employee self-care app, coaching and counselling sessions, EAP helpline access, clinics, consulting and training services, supported by HR-facing analytics and client success management. Individuals can also access the platform as members.

Traction

Reports 4 million members globally and 3 million registered app users with a 4.9/5 satisfaction rating. Client-reported outcomes include 35% of employees signing up within the first year, 93% reporting decreased anxiety after four to six weeks of use, and 81% reporting improved emotional regulation; one client cited close to 30% of its APAC population onboarding within two months.

Latest developments

In 2026 Intellect published its Workplace Wellbeing 360 Report covering 27,048 employees across 160 countries.

▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography

Market position

Describes itself as a global provider of hyperlocal mental healthcare serving large organisations, citing 4 million members and adoption by global enterprises.

Intellect emphasises hyperlocalised and culturally sensitive care, with providers available in over 120 languages and 100+ countries, next-day booking, a 24/7 helpline, and a peer-reviewed, evidence-based methodology spanning self-care through to clinical support in one ecosystem.

Technology

A mental health app delivering self-guided, CBT-based programmes and skill-building content, combined with booking and delivery of coaching, counselling and clinical sessions, wellbeing analytics dashboards for HR teams, and a 24/7 clinical helpline.

Go-to-market

Enterprise sales via demo requests and direct engagement with HR and people teams, supported by case studies, client testimonials, published research reports, ebooks, webinars and a press centre; a provider network is recruited through an application process on the company site.

Large and global employers and their HR teams, including organisations with distributed APAC and international workforces, as well as individual users seeking mental wellbeing support.

Geography

Global delivery with providers accessible in over 100 countries and 120+ languages; client references include Singapore, Malaysia and wider APAC operations, and the company lists multiple offices.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Countries with provider accessJan 2026100+ countries
Employee sign-up rate within first yearJan 202635%
Employees reporting decreased anxiety after 4-6 weeksJan 202693%
Employees reporting improved emotional regulationJan 202681%
Languages supportedJan 2026120+ languages
MembersJan 20264,000,000 members
Registered app usersJan 20263,000,000 users
User satisfaction ratingJan 20264.9 out of 5

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

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Timeline · 1

launches, deals, and filings
Jan 2026
Workplace Wellbeing 360 Report 2026 published

Intellect released its 2026 Workplace Wellbeing 360 Report, drawing on data from 27,048 employees across 160 countries.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Intellect Company Pte. Ltd.

In the news

▸Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Intellect do?
Intellect is a Singapore-based mental health platform providing EAP services, coaching and self-care tools to global employers.
Who founded Intellect?
Intellect was founded by Theodoric Chew, Anurag Chutani in 2020.
Who are Intellect's investors?
Intellect's investors include CSVE Venture Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, HOF Capital, Insignia Ventures Partners, K3 Ventures, K3V Ventures, MS&AD Ventures, Pioneer and 12 more.
How much funding has Intellect raised?
Intellect has disclosed $260M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Intellect headquartered?
Intellect is headquartered in Singapore, SG.