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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.

GCGiovanni Colella
Giovanni ColellaCo-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.
JMJessie Mitchell
Jessie MitchellHead of Finance (Acting CFO)Jessie Mitchell built finance functions at multiple growth-stage companies, scaling teams to 50+ professionals and supporting businesses through Series A to pre-IPO stages, including two unicorn-valued companies.
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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
MT
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 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently 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.