Amaha, Mental Health Startup Raises $4.4 Million in Funding
Mumbai-based mental health startup Amaha, previously known as InnerHour, recently secured $4.4 million in funding from Fireside Ventures, marking its first fundraising endeavor in the last two years. In an extended Series A round, Amaha received a substantial investment from Fireside Ventures, as indicated by the company's regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies. According to the company's regulatory filings, the Amaha board passed a special resolution to issue 29,71,483 Series A4 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 122.63 each, totaling Rs 36.44 crore ($4.39 million).
According to TheKredible's estimation, following this funding round, Amaha has been valued at roughly Rs 177.2 crore or $21.35 million. Over time, the company has gathered approximately $10 million in total funding from diverse investors like Lightbox Ventures, Capricorn Partners, Pankaj Sahni, Hitesh Oberoi, and Ashish Bhargava. As per the filings, "Fireside Ventures has acquired a 20.6% stake in the company", while "Lightbox Ventures remains the primary shareholder". Co-Founders Amit Malik and Neha Kirpal have reduced their ownership stakes and now collectively hold a 33.7% share in the company.
Amaha is a mental health platform crafted and operated by therapists and psychiatrists with extensive global experience, devoted to providing high-quality care. The company's mission centers on addressing the mental health treatment gap in India. With an in-house team comprising over 140 psychiatrists and psychologists, Amaha operates three physical centers located in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The company reports a significant impact through its employee well-being program, reaching over 700,000 individuals across 400 cities in India and establishing more than 120 corporate partnerships.
According to TheKredible's estimation, following this funding round, Amaha has been valued at roughly Rs 177.2 crore or $21.35 million. Over time, the company has gathered approximately $10 million in total funding from diverse investors like Lightbox Ventures, Capricorn Partners, Pankaj Sahni, Hitesh Oberoi, and Ashish Bhargava. As per the filings, "Fireside Ventures has acquired a 20.6% stake in the company", while "Lightbox Ventures remains the primary shareholder". Co-Founders Amit Malik and Neha Kirpal have reduced their ownership stakes and now collectively hold a 33.7% share in the company.
Amaha is a mental health platform crafted and operated by therapists and psychiatrists with extensive global experience, devoted to providing high-quality care. The company's mission centers on addressing the mental health treatment gap in India. With an in-house team comprising over 140 psychiatrists and psychologists, Amaha operates three physical centers located in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The company reports a significant impact through its employee well-being program, reaching over 700,000 individuals across 400 cities in India and establishing more than 120 corporate partnerships.