AbleTo, a start-up with a network of licensed therapists and coaches, acquired Joyable, the latest in a string of recent deals in mental health.
Mental health is a big business, and a growing number of tech companies are trying to tackle pieces of the problem.
Nearly half of the 60 million adults and children living with mental health conditions in the U.S. lack access to treatment, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A shortage of affordable options has opened the door for tech companies. The global behavioral and mental health care software and services market is forecast to grow 12 percent a year, reaching $4.31 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research.
Hofer joined AbleTo nine months ago after leaving a senior role at CVS Health. A company spokesperson declined to provide exact terms of the acquisition, saying only that it was"eight figures," meaning at least $10 million. AbleTo has raised close to $50 million in funding from strategic investors including Aetna and United-owned Optum. The company works with employers and health plans, which are looking to help workers suffering from depression and anxiety.
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