Vanna
San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 77 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Vanna Health provides community-based psychosocial rehabilitation for adults living with serious mental illness (SMI), using local pod support groups, physical clubhouses, and digital engagement. It aims to improve social and clinical outcomes and lower the total cost of care by supporting engagement with preventive clinical care.
Founders & leadership
Vanna was founded in 2021 by Giovanni Colella.
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Giovanni ColellainCo-Founder Executive ChairmanPsychiatrist and healthcare entrepreneur who previously founded companies in care technology and systems. Giovanni Colella is founder and executive officer of Vanna Health, which provides community-based psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with serious mental illness.
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Jessie MitchellinHead of Finance (Acting CFO)
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Tom InselNamed on SEC filing
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Jim KimNamed on SEC filing
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Brian MeewesNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Steve ShulmanBoard director
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Martha TempleBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$35M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2025
▶$6MraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6MraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Giovanni ColellaExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve ShulmanDirector
- Jessie MitchellExecutive Officer
- Martha TempleDirector
- Tom InselDirector
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Dec 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$29MraisedJan 2023 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$29MraisedJan 2023 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tom InselDirector
- Giovanni ColellaExecutive Officer, Director
- Jim KimDirector
- Steve ShulmanDirector
- Brian MeewesExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $29M
- Amount sold
- $29M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Sen. Vanna Howard touts millions in aid for Lowell arealowellsun.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Vanna do?
- Vanna Health provides community-based psychosocial rehabilitation for adults living with serious mental illness (SMI), using local pod support groups, physical clubhouses, and digital engagement. It aims to improve social and clinical outcomes and lower the total cost of care by supporting engagement with preventive clinical care.
- Who founded Vanna?
- Vanna was founded by Giovanni Colella in 2021.
- Who are Vanna's investors?
- Vanna's investors include AlleyCorp, GreyMatter, Health Velocity Capital.
- How much funding has Vanna raised?
- Vanna has disclosed $35M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Vanna headquartered?
- Vanna is headquartered in San Francisco, US.