Sword Health Secures $40M, Launches AI Mental Health Care
Slice of Healthcare Team
06/23/2025
Key highlights
- $40M funding round led by General Catalyst at $4B valuation
- Launch of “Mind” – a 24/7 AI-driven mental health platform
- Combines AI therapist “Phoenix” with licensed clinicians
- New wearable, M-band, offers context-aware mental health support
- Funds to support global expansion and AI model development
Source: Direct
Notable Quotes
“ At General Catalyst, we back companies driving meaningful change in healthcare... Sword is re-imagining the entire care continuum... expanding access, improving outcomes, and lowering costs at global scale. ”
Chris Bischoff, Managing Director at General Catalyst
“ We've rebuilt care delivery from the ground up—replacing a century-old, labor-intensive model with AI that removes barriers to world-class care... ”
Virgilio Bento, Founder & CEO at Sword Health
Why This Matters
Sword Health’s dual announcement marks a pivotal moment in healthcare innovation, leveraging AI to address one of the most underserved sectors—mental health. By integrating continuous, AI-powered monitoring and support with human clinical expertise, Sword is setting a new industry standard for accessibility, responsiveness, and outcome-based mental health care. This move not only expands its AI Care model but also redefines the future of scalable, effective, and proactive health systems worldwide.
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