Rula was founded by Josh Bruno in 2019.

Rula

Founded 2019 · 2,601 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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Rula operates a digital mental health platform connecting patients with licensed therapists for remote behavioral care. The platform serves individuals seeking mental healthcare and partners with insurers to make therapy accessible and affordable.

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Founders & leadership

Rula was founded in 2019 by Josh Bruno.

Josh Bruno Founder & CEO

Gabriel DiopFounder

Investors · 13

Blue Venture Fundslisted by Blue Venture FundsChicago · $1M – $20M

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Harmony Partnerslisted by Harmony PartnersNew York

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Icon Ventureslisted by Icon VenturesPalo Alto · $6M – $12M

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Intermountain Healthlisted by Intermountain Health

Koch Disruptive Technologieslisted by Koch Disruptive TechnologiesSan Francisco

Meridian Street Capitallisted by Meridian Street CapitalNew York · $100K – $5Mvia Scott Law · inferred

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PROOFlisted by PROOFArlington

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SemperVirens Venture Capitallisted by SemperVirens Venture CapitalSan Mateo

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Silent Capitallisted by Silent Capital

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Upfront Ventureslisted by Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

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Winglisted by WingPalo Alto · $200K – $20M

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MBX CapitalreportedClaymont · $250K – $2.5M

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Tribe CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $40M

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Rula went on to found or lead other companies.

Nick MarkInvestor and AdvisorFounded Culmination Bio Gaurav GargBoard MemberFounded RedBack Networks

Related companies · 5

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Choosing TherapyChoosingTherapy.com is an online publication producing evidence-based guides on mental health, psychology, relationships, and parenting, written and medically reviewed by licensed therapists and medical professionals. It also runs a directory connecting consumers with local and online therapists.

Charlie HealthCharlie 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.

TalkspaceTalkspace is an online mental health care platform that provides research-backed therapy and psychiatric services covered by insurance, allowing users to connect with licensed therapists and psychiatrists through text, audio, or video.

ThriveworksThriveworks provides therapy and psychiatric medication management services, helping clients find providers and book sessions, with insurance accepted. It operates a network of over 2,000 clinicians offering mental health care.

Companies working in the same space as Rula.

Frequently asked questions

What does Rula do?: Rula operates a digital mental health platform connecting patients with licensed therapists for remote behavioral care. The platform serves individuals seeking mental healthcare and partners with insurers to make therapy accessible and affordable.
Who founded Rula?: Rula was founded by Josh Bruno in 2019.
Who are Rula's investors?: Rula's investors include Blue Venture Funds, Harmony Partners, Icon Ventures, Intermountain Health, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Meridian Street Capital, PROOF, SemperVirens Venture Capital and 5 more.