Sensorium Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, Sensorium Therapeutics is a Boston-based company developing novel FDA-approved psychoactive medicines using its proprietary drug discovery platform. The platform employs artificial intelligence and computational methods to accelerate the identification of new drug candidates for treating brain and mental health conditions.
Beckley Retreats
Seed Round in 2022
Beckley Retreats is a provider of virtual integration programs designed to support individuals with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The company specializes in facilitating safe and legal psychedelic retreats that offer scientific insights into healing practices. Beckley Retreats emphasizes holistic training and dedicated care, ensuring that participants have access to necessary medical support. Additionally, the company provides training and certification programs for practitioners, equipping them with the skills needed to guide others through their healing journeys.
Muse, developed by InteraXon, is a neurotechnology company that produces a headband designed to provide real-time feedback on brain activity during meditation. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company specializes in brain-computer interfaces, utilizing research-grade ambulatory electroencephalograms and EEG sensors. Muse’s technology captures brainwaves and translates them into digital signals, which are then processed to deliver insights on mental activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements. This data enables users to enhance their meditation practices and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection with their mental and physical states. Through its innovative hardware and software platform, Muse aims to support users in achieving greater mental clarity and well-being.
Fluence
Seed Round in 2022
Fluence offers continuing education and certificate programs in psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our programs are designed for licensed professionals and advanced graduate students who have an opportunity to work with patient populations. Although none of our courses have specific prerequisites, a basic working knowledge of the mental health field and practice of psychotherapy is helpful. Our programs are interactive; we engage in discussion, demonstration, self-reflection exercises, and role plays. Some of our classes and programs are reserved for licensed clinicians, but many are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Quantified Citizen
Seed Round in 2021
Quantified Citizen modernizes scientific research by empowering both citizen scientists and professionals. Its platform enables easy creation and participation in studies, focusing on timely health insights.
Psilera
Seed Round in 2021
Psilera is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases through the use of psychedelic compounds. The company focuses on creating a new class of neurological medicines, with its lead asset, PSIL-006, being a non-hallucinogenic derivative of psilocybin aimed at treating frontotemporal dementia. Psilera’s approach involves repurposing psychoactive natural products as foundational elements for next-generation therapies that enhance mental health. By prioritizing scientific excellence, Psilera seeks to transform the lives of individuals affected by cognitive, mood, and substance use disorders, marking a significant advancement in the field of mindful medicine.