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SimCare

YC S24

New York City, US · Founded 2024 · 7 employees · 4 known investors

SimCare provides AI-powered avatar-based simulation practice for counseling and mental health training programs. The platform offers 500+ virtual client scenarios to help students develop interpersonal, counseling, and diagnostic skills across psychology, psychiatry, clinical counseling, social work, and behavioral health disciplines.

Also known as Luna Sim (prev. simhealth.ai) · SimCare AI · simhealth.ai · Soma Lab

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

SimCare was founded in 2024 by Vrishank Saini and Tiko Bdoyan.

VSVrishank Saini
Vrishank SainiinCo-Founder, CEOVrishank Saini studied neuroscience at the University of Chicago and previously founded Bioscope Wellness and Soma Lab. He has developed digital health applications, including a mental health app that achieved over 120,000 downloads.
TBTiko Bdoyan
Tiko BdoyaninCo-Founder, CTOTiko Bdoyan is a founder at Soma Lab with prior experience as a machine learning researcher and earned a degree from the University of Chicago, where he also competed in varsity wrestling.

Investors · 4

Competitors · 8

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What does SimCare do?
SimCare provides AI-powered avatar-based simulation practice for counseling and mental health training programs. The platform offers 500+ virtual client scenarios to help students develop interpersonal, counseling, and diagnostic skills across psychology, psychiatry, clinical counseling, social work, and behavioral health disciplines.
Who founded SimCare?
SimCare was founded by Vrishank Saini, Tiko Bdoyan in 2024.
Who are SimCare's investors?
SimCare's investors include HARPER COURT VENTURES, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital.
Where is SimCare headquartered?
SimCare is headquartered in New York City, US.