Exclusive: Buzzy mental health startup Slingshot AI just grabbed $30 million from A16z
Briefly

Mental health presents a hefty opportunity for investors as the US mental health market reached around $115 million this year, indicating a surge in demand for innovative solutions.
The investment round led by Andreessen Horowitz valued Slingshot at over $100 million, demonstrating substantial investor confidence in AI's potential to transform behavioral health services.
Slingshot AI's ability to tap into firsthand connections in Silicon Valley, including co-founders with strong VC backgrounds, greatly enhanced its attractiveness to investors.
As more individuals seek mental healthcare amid growing therapist shortages, technologies like Slingshot's AI chatbot are seen as pivotal in addressing critical gaps in the sector.
Read at Business Insider
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