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MentalHappy

YC S18

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees · 1 known investors

MentalHappy is a platform where people find and join expert-led support groups online for grief, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and chronic illness. The platform serves both members seeking support and facilitators (therapists, counselors, coaches, and peer leaders) who run groups with privacy and structure built in.

Also known as Cheerbox · Cheerbox (Formally MentalHappy)

HealthtechMental HealthSaaSWellness & FitnessMental Health TechConsumer Health ServicesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

MentalHappy was founded in 2016 by Tamar Blue and Kwame Ampem.

TBTamar Blue
Tamar Bluein𝕏Founder/CEOTamar Blue holds degrees in sociology and economics from Florida State University and an MBA. She founded MentalHappy to address mental health and therapy accessibility.
KAKwame Ampem
Kwame AmpeminCo-founder · Engineering Manager / CTO2016–2019Kwame Ampem has founded multiple startups and believes in applying technology to improve human experience.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$500KraisedAug 2024 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tamar Lucien BlueExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$500K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Psychcentral127 shared keywordsPsych Central is a mental health information website providing content and products for informational purposes. It is operated by Healthline Media, an RVO Health company.
Charlie Health89 shared keywordsCharlie Health is a virtual provider of high-acuity behavioral healthcare, delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment programs that combine licensed clinicians, peer connection, and family involvement. It serves individuals and families in the U.S. facing serious mental health and substance use challenges, with a focus on young people.
Choosing Therapy81 shared keywords

Companies competing with MentalHappy for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

MentalHappy | StartEnginestartengine.com · Aug 2022MentalHappy on StartEngine 2022 - Kingscrowdkingscrowd.com · Jun 2022Tamar Blue Built MentalHappy To Bridge The Gap Between Tech And Mental Health - AfroTechafrotech.com · May 2022MentalHappy launches to make mental health care accessibletechcrunch.com · Oct 2021Y Combinator-backed MentalHappy app launches to make mental health care accessible – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2021MentalHappy Raises $1.1 Million in Seed Funding - Mercom Capital Groupmercomcapital.com · May 2021Northwestern Mutual backs MentalHappycoverager.com · May 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does MentalHappy do?
MentalHappy is a platform where people find and join expert-led support groups online for grief, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and chronic illness. The platform serves both members seeking support and facilitators (therapists, counselors, coaches, and peer leaders) who run groups with privacy and structure built in.
Who founded MentalHappy?
MentalHappy was founded by Tamar Blue, Kwame Ampem in 2016.
Who are MentalHappy's investors?
MentalHappy's investors include Y Combinator.
How much funding has MentalHappy raised?
MentalHappy has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
Where is MentalHappy headquartered?
MentalHappy is headquartered in San Francisco, US.