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Group support platform Circles raises $16.5 million Series A CTech
Israeli startup Circles has raised $16.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Zeev Ventures. The companys platform matches people experiencing similar life challenges into cohorts for weekly meetings to give and receive emotional support. Circles plans to use the funding to strengthen its matching technology and increase the success of its support groups. The global mental health apps market is expected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030, and group support has been proven effective in coping with depression and improving overall health conditions. Circles has seen significant growth, with a 500% increase in paying members in the last half of 2021 and a fourfold increase in mental health professionals recruited.
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"רונלד כהן אמר לי כבר בפגישה הראשונה - קח כסף ותקים חברה"
סירקלס, a startup platform connecting people dealing with similar problems, has completed an $8 million seed funding round. The company was founded a year ago by אירד אייכלר and דן לנדא. רונלד כהן, a prominent investor, encouraged the founders to take the money and start the company. סירקלס aims to create a sense of purpose among its employees, who deal with similar issues. The article highlights the meeting between עירד אייכלר and רונלד כהן, where כהן expressed his support for the venture. סירקלס is positioned as a startup with significant potential due to its association with רונלד כהן.
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Circles raises $8 million for online support and wellness access
Online support group platform Circles has raised $8 million in Seed funding. The platform matches users facing similar difficulties for one-hour video meetings, providing emotional support and connections. The funding round was led by NFX and Flint Capital, with participation from Sir Ronald Cohen and Jeff Swartz.
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This Startup Just Raised $8 Million To Connect People To Virtual Support Groups
San Francisco-based company Circles, co-founded by Irad Eichler, has developed an app that provides online support groups for individuals struggling with mental and physical health challenges. The app uses AI technology to match users with similar issues and personality traits. Circles recently raised $8 million in a seed funding round led by investors NFX and Flint Capital. The company plans to expand its services to include other challenges and support caregivers, single moms, and LGBTQIA+ identifying people. They also intend to grow their engineering team to improve their technology. The focus on support groups has helped Circles stand out to investors in the digital health sphere.
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https://www.jpost.com/opinion/hillels-tech-corner-7chairs-a-virtual-shoulder-for-those-in-need-633681
Israeli start-up 7Chairs offers online support groups for individuals struggling with mental health. The platform provides small, intimate groups led by licensed clinical social workers. They have recently launched coronavirus-specific support groups to address anxiety and stress caused by the pandemic. 7Chairs has raised $2.7 million from private investors, including Sir Ronald Cohen and Gigi Levy-Weiss. The company has achieved an 82% customer retention rate and is led by founder and CEO Irad Eichler. The goal of 7Chairs is to create a safe and supportive virtual environment for individuals to navigate their personal journeys towards inner peace and happiness.
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7Chairs Launches Telesupport Groups To Manage Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic
7Chairs, a technology company specializing in online emotional support groups, is launching coronavirus topic-specific groups to provide support during the pandemic. The support groups will cover various topics related to coping with the effects of the virus. 7Chairs has already helped over 3,000 individuals through its platform and has raised $750,000 in funding, with Sir Ronald Cohen being one of the investors. The company aims to reduce stress and anxiety by offering professional treatment and support through online group facilitation. The small group size and skilled facilitators make 7Chairs unique and valuable to participants.
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