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Shamiri operates a youth mental health care model that uses trained lay and semi-professional providers to deliver brief interventions, backed by software (shamiriOS and shamiriAI) that lets governments and partners run the program themselves. It focuses on reaching young people in Africa and the Global South at low cost.

Digital HealthImpact & Social GoodMental Health

Founders & leadership

KVKatherine Venturo-Conerly
Katherine Venturo-ConerlyCo-Founder and Scientific DirectorKatherine Venturo-Conerly is a co-founder of Shamiri, which delivers youth mental health care through trained lay providers and software tools for governments and partners in Africa and the Global South. She holds a PhD and has worked on data-driven approaches to youth mental health.30 Under 30 2026
TOTom Osborn
Tom OsbornHe studied psychology at Harvard College and has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in psychiatry and mental health journals.

Investors · 2

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundationlisted by The Draper Richards Kaplan FoundationMenlo Park

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Frequently asked questions

What does Shamiri do?
Shamiri operates a youth mental health care model that uses trained lay and semi-professional providers to deliver brief interventions, backed by software (shamiriOS and shamiriAI) that lets governments and partners run the program themselves. It focuses on reaching young people in Africa and the Global South at low cost.
Who founded Shamiri?
Shamiri was founded by Katherine Venturo-Conerly, Tom Osborn.
Who are Shamiri's investors?
Shamiri's investors include Mulago Foundation, The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.
How much funding has Shamiri raised?
Shamiri has disclosed $1M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.