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Meru Health
YC S18San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 55 employees · Hiring · 19 known investors
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Meru Health delivers digital mental health treatment combining therapy with nutrition, sleep, and breathing interventions. The platform serves individuals seeking evidence-based care for mental health conditions and mood-related challenges.
Also known as Meru Health Holding Inc. · Meru Health Inc.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
Meru Health was founded in 2016 by Kristian Ranta, Riku Lindholm, and Albert Nazander.
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Investors · 19
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$42.4M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2019–2021
▶$25.7MraisedAug 2021 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Riku LindholmExecutive Officer, Director
- Kristian RantaExecutive Officer, Director
- Albert NazanderDirector
- Yinne YuDirector
- Offering amount
- $25.7M
- Amount sold
- $25.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.8MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Riku LindholmDirector
- Albert NazanderDirector
- Jaclyn HesterDirector
- Timo AhopeltoDirector
- Kristian RantaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $4.8M
- First sale
- Nov 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.1MraisedMar 2020 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Josh FelserDirector
- Albert NazanderDirector
- Timo AhopeltoExecutive Officer, Director
- Kristian RantaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $8.1M
- Amount sold
- $8.1M
- First sale
- Mar 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.7MraisedApr 2019 · 26 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Kristian RantaExecutive Officer, Director
- Timo AhopeltoDirector
- Riku LindholmDirector
- Joshua FelserDirector
- Albert NazanderDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.7M
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
The YC application· Summer 2018 batch
What they told YC
- Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.
- Digital therapeutics for treating depression.
- How long have each of you been working on this? How much of that has been full-time? Please explain.
- All founders have worked full-time on the company since January 2016. They pivoted from an earlier wellness product in May 2016 and began building the current offering in September 2016.
- What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.
- The founders are building a digital therapeutic for depression that combines HRV-biofeedback, a personal therapist, and a peer group. It uses physiological and self-reported patient data to support non-pharmacological treatment at scale.
Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Meru Health do?
- Meru Health delivers digital mental health treatment combining therapy with nutrition, sleep, and breathing interventions. The platform serves individuals seeking evidence-based care for mental health conditions and mood-related challenges.
- Who founded Meru Health?
- Meru Health was founded by Kristian Ranta, Riku Lindholm, Albert Nazander in 2016.
- Who are Meru Health's investors?
- Meru Health's investors include Blue Haven Initiative, Bold Capital Partners, FoundersX Ventures, Foundry, IT-Farm Corporation, Leksell Social Ventures, Lifeline Ventures, Prodeko Ventures and 11 more.
- How much funding has Meru Health raised?
- Meru Health has disclosed $42.4M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Meru Health headquartered?
- Meru Health is headquartered in San Francisco, US.