Mental
Health
Mental health challenges are increasingly recognized as a global crisis, profoundly impacting individuals and communities. Yet, systems to support mental health are often fragmented, under-resourced, and difficult to navigate. For young people especially, untreated issues like anxiety and depression can be life-altering, affecting not just their immediate well-being but their ability to thrive long-term.
At Greenbridge, we see immense potential to address these challenges early—before they escalate into crises. By focusing on prevention and early-stage interventions, we aim to equip young people with the tools, skills, and resources they need to navigate mental health challenges as they arise.
We support organizations delivering accessible, evidence-based solutions that integrate mental health care into schools, communities, and other early touchpoints in young people’s lives. By breaking down stigma and barriers to care, we hope to foster a healthier, more resilient generation, better equipped to navigate life’s challenges. This is a complex issue, but every step forward unlocks new opportunities for young people to access the mental health support they deserve.
Grantees
Meet the incredible organizations that we are supporting. Each is creating a meaningful impact in its own way. We hope you will spend time learning more about the ones that speak to you.
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Lenny Learning is focused on developing accessible, evidence-based mental health resources for young people, delivered in ways that resonate with them. Their engaging platform offers tools that help young people understand and manage their mental health, providing lessons on topics like emotional regulation, stress management, and building resilience. We believe that by equipping kids with these tools early, Lenny Learning is making an important contribution to building a generation better prepared to navigate the ups and downs of life.
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We chose to support Lenny Learning because of the thoughtful and compelling vision of its founders, Ting and Bryce, who are driving innovative solutions in mental health education. Their platform empowers educators with personalized, efficient tools to support students at every stage of their academic journey, across all subjects and grade levels. By providing accessible mental health resources, Lenny Learning ensures that students receive the support they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
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Closegap helps schools prioritize student wellbeing through regular emotional check-ins designed to build connection, trust, and early intervention. Their interactive platform gives kids a safe, age-appropriate way to share how they’re feeling, while giving educators real-time insight to provide timely support—fostering stronger relationships and healthier school communities.
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We’re inspired by what Rachel has built, drawing from her own lived experience to create the kind of support she wished she’d had as a student. Closegap is low-barrier, highly personalized, and co-designed with both educators and youth. One of the most compelling outcomes? Students identifying a trusted adult at school—sometimes for the first time—thanks to the trust and connection built through daily check-ins.
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Koko provides mental health support directly within the platforms where young people are already spending their time—like Discord, Twitch, and Instagram. Through guided journaling, single-session tools, and peer-supported responses, Koko delivers scalable, evidence-based interventions in real time. Their approach creates a safer digital environment where youth can access meaningful support the moment they need it.
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We’re excited about what Rob and his team are building to meet young people where they are—both emotionally and digitally. Koko’s interventions are not only accessible, but also rigorously evaluated, with promising third-party assessments of their single-session tools. We’re particularly drawn to their Mental Health First Aid training for youth, which equips young people to support their peers—recognizing that many turn to friends first when struggling.
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Inseparable envisions a world where mental health is treated as a critical and equal piece of overall health, and where systems are designed with their impact on mental health in mind.
Inseparable is a smart and effective agent for change, utilizing a campaign-style approach that results in fast and meaningful progress.
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We are proud to support Inseparable, led by the dynamic Bill Smith, who is leveraging best practices from other successful movements to drive tangible progress in mental health support. Inseparable’s innovative approach is creating real, lasting change in how mental health care is accessed and delivered. We are particularly excited about Sarah Broome’s initiative, which is unlocking Medicaid dollars to bring essential mental health resources directly into schools, ensuring that students receive the care they need right where they are.
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One Mind catalyzes visionary change through science, business, and media to transform the world’s mental health.
The One Mind Accelerator backs visionary founders of early-stage startups with the network, education, and capital to rapidly build category-defining companies that improve the lives of people living with mental illness.
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We chose to support One Mind for their groundbreaking work in advancing mental health research and treatments, and we’re particularly excited about their accelerator program, which fosters the next generation of innovators. This initiative aligns with our commitment to supporting early interventions that can make a transformative impact on mental health outcomes, especially for young people.
Mental Health-
Focused
Investments
Here are some of the exciting firms leading innovation to tackle critical challenges in mental health.
GreyMatter helps founders navigate the complex mental health startup journey.
PsyMed Ventures funds and supports founders revolutionizing brain and mental health through innovative neuroscience and frontier technologies. Their founders align healing, responsibility, and profitability.
Ophelia’s mission is to make evidence-based addiction treatment accessible to everyone.
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