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| AH Ventures invests in Emotional Wellness Platform BeFriends, Revolutionizing Emotional Wellness with Empathy and Innovation, through its First Gear Platform |
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| AH Ventures invests in emotional wellness platform BeFriends, Revolutionizing Emotional Wellness with Empathy and Innovation, through its First Gear Platform. ah! Ventures has done 232 investments in 133 startups till date taking its total investment portfolio to INR 441 CR (~55 MN USD) with 17 exits and 55 follow on rounds. 33 investments have happened through all three platforms and the fund in 2024. |
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| BeFriends, a pioneering emotional wellness platform, is transforming the mental health landscape for young adults and corporate employees in India. Founded with the mission of making mental health support accessible, personalized, and culturally relevant, BeFriends leverages cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of local mental health challenges to provide comprehensive solutions. |
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| At the heart of BeFriends is Taffy, an emotionally intelligent chatbot offering 24/7 personalized support. Taffy combines empathy with advanced AI to help users manage their emotions, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. BeFriends integrates essential features such as emotion tracking, stress-busting games, virtual therapy sessions, and a supportive community for sharing experiences and advice. |
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| BeFriends’ innovative approach has garnered significant attention and support. To date, the platform has successfully created an inclusive space where mental health is not a luxury but a fundamental right. The app’s affordable therapy options and freemium model ensure that users from all financial backgrounds can access the support they need. |
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| Hakimuddin Vohra, Founder of BeFriends says, "Our goal is to break the stigma around mental health and provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals to express themselves and seek help. With Taffy and our comprehensive suite of tools, we're empowering users to take control of their mental well-being." |
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| BeFriends is continuously evolving, with plans to introduce group therapy sessions, AI-driven mental health assessments, and integrations with wearables for holistic wellness tracking. The platform also aims to expand its geographic reach, addressing mental health needs across different regions with culturally sensitive solutions. |
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| The response from users and the mental health community has been overwhelmingly positive, prompting BeFriends to accelerate its growth plans. The platform has received commendations for its innovative approach and commitment to making mental health support accessible to all. |
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| Amit Kumar, Senior Partner at ah! Ventures commented, “We are thrilled to support BeFriends in their mission to revolutionize emotional wellness. Their innovative use of AI and comprehensive approach to mental health will surely make them a true game-changer in this space. We believe BeFriends has the potential to significantly impact the mental health landscape in India and beyond.” |
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| BeFriends continues to forge strategic partnerships with mental health organizations and wellness brands to enrich its offerings and provide users with the best possible support. As the platform grows, it remains dedicated to its core mission: making mental health support accessible, empathetic, and effective for everyone. |
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| ah! Ventures is one of the world's largest fundraising platform for early stage startups raising up to 10 MN USD. ah! Ventures has three platforms: First Gear, which helps startups raise upto INR 1 CR (~USD 150K), Angel Platform, which helps startups raise upto 1 MN USD and High Tables Platform, which helps startups raise 1-10 MN USD. Today ah! First Gear, Angel and High Tables platforms have over 70000+ entreprenurs, 6000+ seed/angel investors and over 1000 VCs & institutional investors registered with it. ah! First Gear, Angel and High Tables platforms till date have invested INR 441 CR (~55 MN USD) in 133 startups & 232 investments and have announced 17 exits & 55 follow on rounds. |
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| Contact: Abhijeet Kumar, abhijeet@ahventures.in
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