Kicking off 2025: 2024 Market Update & Startup Spotlight

Excited to kick off 2025 with our first newsletter. There’s lots happening in the world of mental health innovation and I’m looking forward to having conversations with all of you. As usual, reach out at shiv AT gimbhi DOT com to find time!

Startup Spotlight

Introducing Blue Light Health: Blue Light Health recently secured additional funding from angel investors. The company operates the first clinic to offer a comprehensive suite of targeted interventions for people struggling with mental health challenges in our hyper-connected world, led by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras (Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder)

Q&A with Oasis’ Co-Founder, Sam Harper: There have been widespread state-level mandates for “Multi-Tiered System of Supports” implementation. MTSS is a comprehensive framework to provide targeted behavioral support to students based on their individual needs. Oasis developed an MTSS-driven mental health student support services platform for K-12 schools. Email me to get in touch with the founders.

Q&A with aNUma’s Founder, Gregory Roufa: Clear Light, combines AR/VR technology with spiritual wisdom to help people face mortality & life-threatening and combat isolation.

GIMBHI Resources

Mental Health Investor List: This is our list of funds that invest in mental, behavioral, or brain health startups (just funds, not individuals). Password is gimbhi2024.

GIMBHI 2024 Market Update: We will be releasing our 2024 Market Update on January 30. We’ll be covering funding volume for 2024 and emerging market trends in the mental health startup innovation ecosystem.

Extra

The Mental Health Forecast: The Mental Health Forecast is hosted by Arjun Nanda, MD, a child psychiatrist working in community mental health. The podcast explores cutting-edge developments shaping the future of mental healthcare.