Behavioral Health Business January 12, 2022
Headspace Health announced its first tuck-in deal following the head-turning merger that created the company.
On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based mental wellness and on-demand virtual behavioral health company announced that it acquired a fellow San Francisco-based startup Sayana Inc.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Sayana will deepen Headspace Health’s AI capabilities in its services. Sayana uses mobile apps to provide AI-enabled chat features that guide users through self-help regimens. The AI also tracks mood check-ins and directs users to relevant therapeutic practices.
By integrating Sayana into the company, Headspace Health will better personalize users’ experiences based on their check-ins and mood trends, surfacing high-quality content and breathing exercises and self-care exercises rooted in cognitive behavioral...