What You Should Know:
– INVI MindHealth, a leading mental health technology company raises $1.5M in Series Seed funding round. This investment will fuel advancements in their mobile application, focusing on user experience and integrating expert content on various mental health topics and solutions.
– Additionally, funds will be allocated to developing “Overwatch,” a robust dashboard tool designed to empower team leaders in monitoring and supporting their members’ well-being.
Addressing the Needs of High-Stress Professionals
INVI MindHealth’s platform specifically caters to individuals in high-stress professions, such as first responders and veterans. The company has already partnered with a Los Angeles-based Special Tactics Team, including 35 SWAT officers, who utilize INVI to gain a deeper understanding of their mental health, improve overall well-being, and provide support for one another (“Overwatch”). Through research-based tools and insights, the platform aims to mitigate the negative impacts of high-stress environments on the nervous system.
Breaking New Ground in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Beyond its user-focused app, INVI MindHealth is actively involved in cutting-edge research. Partnering with a leading university in Texas, the company is conducting a longitudinal observational pilot study to explore the potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for veterans with PTSD. This study will involve 40 participants and utilize a combination of clinical and neurobiological assessments, alongside biometric data collected through wearable devices. INVI will specifically focus on tracking heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and changes in heart rate induced by the psychedelic intervention.
Pioneering Personalized Mental Health Solutions
Founded in 2020, INVI MindHealth has a bold vision: to revolutionize mental healthcare through predictive analytics that identify potential declines in mental well-being. Their platform leverages a unique combination of biometrics, deep learning analytics, artificial intelligence, and human connection to provide comprehensive solutions. Notably, the app features a “swim buddy” system, fostering accountability and support within teams by allowing users to share their MindScore™ with designated teammates and receive alerts if a buddy becomes unresponsive. Additionally, INVI integrates with popular wearable devices and Apple Health for a more holistic view of user data.
“INVI MindHealth was started after multiple SEAL Team teammates of mine took their lives,” said Jonathan Wilson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “The Veteran suicide rate was moving in the wrong direction and the current medical model felt ill-equiped and overwhelmed in addressing this epidemic. Realizing that mental health challenges were not agnostic to just Veterans but impact almost everyone, we felt an obligation to do something about it. This investment will accelerate the development of our innovative mental health platform,” Wilson said.
