TalkLife secures seed investment from TELUS Ventures to fund North American expansion
TELUS Ventures backed the seed round to help the mental health platform expand its presence in North America.
TalkLife operates an online peer support network for mental health discussions, combining social networking features with professional moderation. The platform serves millions of users globally and offers tailored solutions for universities and corporate clients.
TalkLife has secured a seed investment from TELUS Ventures to expand its mental health support network across North America. The funding will support the scale-up of operations and the expansion of the platform's presence in international markets. This follows previous collaborations between TalkLife and TELUS Health within global employee assistance networks.
The company operates digital spaces for mental health support, serving both academic institutions and large corporate employers. Backed by ongoing research partnerships with universities including Harvard and MIT, the platform aims to make peer-based support more accessible to individuals worldwide.
From the founder
"No one should struggle alone, and we believe that peer support has the power to break the stigma around mental health. Technology allows us to create safe spaces for people to connect and share whenever they need to and wherever they are. TalkLife is pioneering a new kind of mental health support that’s accessible, relevant, and has the research backing to prove that it really works. With the support of TELUS Ventures and TELUS Health, we will be able to power our growth and reach millions more people through both our free app and our specialized platforms for students and employees."
Jamie Druitt
CEO at TalkLife
Investor perspective
"TELUS Ventures’ mission is to find the best companies in the world and help them transform and grow while they tackle some of today’s biggest challenges. By investing in TalkLife, and through the partnership with TELUS Health, we are leveraging cutting-edge technology to bring people together and break down barriers. We have seen the impact of their product first-hand and we’re proud to support them as they develop safe, judgment-free communities all around the world to make mental health support more accessible. This is an investment that aligns with TELUS values of supporting solutions that drive better health outcomes."
Terry Doyle
Managing Partner and Vice-president, TELUS Ventures
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
- 02Scale operations
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About the company
TalkLife
TalkLife provides an online peer support platform for mental health.