Sonar Raises $2.4M to Expand AI-Powered Mental Health Platform for Young People
Sonar partners with nine school districts across California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Arkansas, supporting more than 4,500 students.
Company Name: Sonar
Location: Sacramento, CA
Industry: AI-Powered Mental Health
Funding Details:
- Amount: $2.4M
- Investors:
- Lead: Nina Capital
- Participants: GSR Ventures, J4 Ventures
- Support: Stanford University Social Impact Founder Fellowship
Purpose of Investment:
- Expand partnerships with school districts nationwide
- Invest in R&D and app development
- Enhance its preventative mental health support solution
Leadership:
- CEO: Drew Barvir
Product:
Sonar Mental Health provides an AI-powered mental health platform designed to support young people by engaging directly through text-based conversations with its AI Wellbeing Companion, Sonny.
Key benefits include:
- Early identification of mental health challenges
- Boosted student engagement and academic performance
- Reduced chronic absenteeism
About the Company:
Sonar partners with nine school districts across California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Arkansas, supporting more than 4,500 students. Its platform aims to proactively address the adolescent mental health crisis while offering school districts a scalable, AI-driven solution for student well-being.
