Real raises $10M from Lightspeed, Megan Rapinoe and others to rethink therapy
https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/06/real-raises-10m-from-lightspeed-megan-rapinoe-and-others-to-rethink-therapy/
The last year has put a spotlight on mental health, and startup Real is looking to shake up the space with a product that makes group therapy available on-demand.
Founded by CEO Ariela Safira, Real is inspired by a long-standing methodology in the world of mental health: Group therapy. AA, for instance, has been around for decades and proven to be incredibly effective for some. But that format isn’t as readily available across a variety of issues beyond the disease of addiction.