Equity
Do you have a bold vision for transforming inner health?
If you’re combining high-growth ambition with a deep commitment to driving positive change, you’re in the right place.
Our application for equity investments is open on a rolling basis. If you’re working on a scalable solution that makes inner health support more inclusive, accessible, and affordable, reach out.
Do you…
..have a solution in place that pledges high-growth potential, with a strategic roadmap to scale and an ability to replicate success across markets? Read on.
You are:
- building a solution with strong potential to scale, locally and globally
- mapping a strategic path forward, backed by a replicable model
- laser focused on a core user group of emerging adults (ages 18-30 +/-3 years)
- built your MVP, and are refining it based on real user feedback.
You may even have early revenue. No requirement – just a strong sign of traction and relevance.
We invest at early seed, seed, and Series A stages. If your focus is measurable, scalable impact – and you’re ready to grow – we’d love to talk.
Together, we can accelerate the change already in motion.
Systems-change mindset
You aim beyond surface fixes — shaping structures, power dynamics, and mindsets. Anchored in a Theory of Change.
Data-driven execution
You use data to learn fast, iterate smart, and make decisions that sharpen both impact and business performance.
Impact + economics
Your model proves that purpose and profit can reinforce each other. Strong unit economics drive long-term impact.
An eye on emerging adults
You center your work around the needs of emerging adults, designing with and for this life stage across our core regions.
Proof of concept & early validation
You can showcase proof of concept through validated ideas, market traction, or early results.
We support…
..these incredible changemakers.
Their work in the world is making real inroads in the world of inner health. We are invested in their urgent missions.
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Read more: The Social Incubator
Empowering young people transitioning out of institutionalised care to build independent, resilient lives through personalized support, mental health care, and skills for the future.
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Read more: RELEASEU
Shattering stigma and expanding access to care, RELEASEU strengthens campus-based and digital support systems so emerging adult men can seek help, connect, and truly thrive.
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Read more: BLING Capital
Venture fund backing underrepresented founders—combining strong commercial potential with inclusive innovation to unlock overlooked talent through grassroots ecosystem experience.
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Read more: StrongMinds
Delivering scalable, community-led group therapy, training clients and health workers to expand access and integrate mental health into broader development programs.
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Read more: Meela
Research-backed platform matching you with the best-fit therapist for your unique needs, preferences, and goals—ensuring effective, personalized care and therapeutic match.
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There’s no better time than now
We’re glad you found us!
If our commitment to advancing inner health resonates with your mission, we’d love to connect. Could we be the perfect partner?
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“We are deeply grateful and proud to be part of such a bold, values-driven community, and we look forward to building the next chapter together with The Inner Foundation”
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Adriana Preda
Executive Board Member
Read more: The Social IncubatorEmpowering young people transitioning out of institutionalised care to build independent, resilient lives through personalized support, mental health care, and skills for the future.
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“There are a lot of funds you meet that discuss the importance of making an impact in the mental health space – there are few that mean it in the way the Inner Foundation does.”
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Matthew Stefanko
Co-founder, MANUAL
Read more: RELEASEUShattering stigma and expanding access to care, RELEASEU strengthens campus-based and digital support systems so emerging adult men can seek help, connect, and truly thrive.
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“Building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem takes long-term commitment—and collective effort. Our partnership with The Inner Foundation is a testament of that shared vision.”
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Deqa Abukar
Co-founder
Read more: BLING CapitalVenture fund backing underrepresented founders—combining strong commercial potential with inclusive innovation to unlock overlooked talent through grassroots ecosystem experience.
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“As donors, The Inner Foundation offers us tremendous trust. We are equals working towards the same end goal.”
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Sean Mayberry
Founder & CEO
Read more: StrongMindsDelivering scalable, community-led group therapy, training clients and health workers to expand access and integrate mental health into broader development programs.
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“We feel incredibly lucky to call The Inner Foundation investors, partners, and friends on this journey. They’re as interested in our challenges as successes, wisely guiding us when we ask for it.”
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Tiffany Boswell
Co-founder, Meela
Read more: MeelaResearch-backed platform matching you with the best-fit therapist for your unique needs, preferences, and goals—ensuring effective, personalized care and therapeutic match.
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“Partnering with The Inner Foundation strengthens our mission to provide holistic care for women, expanding reach and deepening long-term impact on emotional and physical well-being.”
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Lydia Graflund
CEO, EsterCare
Read more: EsterCareDelivering integrated women’s healthcare through digital, in-person, and preventive services—supporting well-being with accessible, high-quality care tailored to women’s daily needs.
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“The Inner Foundation team has been there for me in every moment, high and low, with compassion, expertise, and infinite support. They have become much more than just LPs, and I am deeply grateful”
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Maya Horgan Famodu
Partner & Founder
Read more: Ingressive CapitalEarly-stage venture fund investing in African tech startups—providing capital, mentorship, and global networks to help diverse founders scale market-relevant businesses.
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“The Inner Foundation’s commitment to creating positive impact aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident that their partnership will significantly enhance our vision.”
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Helene Lassem Nørlem
Co-CEO & Co-founder
Read more: TiimoAdaptive, neuroinclusive planning platform with visual scheduling and focus tools—supporting executive function and reducing daily stress for neurodivergent individuals.
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“Through The Inner Foundation, we have found an investor who shares the same belief system as us, and who continues to push us forward when we most need it.”
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Hermine Bonde Jahren
Co-founder & CEO
Read more: BraiveAI-driven platform delivering personalized mental health care by combining advanced technology with proven methods tailored to each person’s unique symptoms, context, and needs.
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“We are beyond grateful for the support from the Inner Foundation, which allows us to significantly strengthen our work with establishing our work in Ukraine.”
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Trine Hammershøy
Director
Read more: headspace DenmarkEstablishing safe, accessible youth spaces in Ukraine, offering early, stigma-free mental health support for adolescents and emerging adults.
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“Partnering with The Inner Foundation marks an exciting new chapter—opening doors to invaluable resources, meaningful collaboration opportunities, and greater impact.”
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Ivan Dimov
Founder & Chairman
Read more: Single Step FoundationSupporting LGBTQ+ emerging adults in Bulgaria with free, inclusive mental health care, career guidance, and safe community spaces that build resilience, visibility, and lasting opportunity.
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“The support from The Inner Foundation is a turning point for our organization. It empowers us to strengthen a model that places dignity, empathy, and accessibility at the core of support.”
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Razvan Popa
Founder & President
Read more: Centrul Social de PsihoterapieDelivering free, high-quality mental health care through Romania’s first social psychotherapy clinics and a growing digiphysical network—making support accessible to all.
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The Inner Foundation’s generosity has directly protected more children, and we are deeply grateful to have them among our partners.
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Mary L. Pulido
Executive Director
Read more: World Childhood Foundation USAWorking to end abuse and exploitation by strengthening support systems that protect vulnerable children and promote their resilience and long-term well-being.
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“The Inner Foundation’s support has meant a lot to us, as we feel that we are part of a larger ecosystem and have access to an international network of people who want to do social good.”
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Cem Celepli Atci
Co-founder & CEO
Read more: AllbryA digital platform transforming student health care by offering secure communication, data-driven insights, and accessible counseling services tailored to students’ needs.
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“Being part of The Inner Foundation community has been eye-opening. They genuinely support founders—through values-driven engagement, convenings, and meaningful backing.”
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Danish Munir
Partner & Co-founder
Read more: GreyMatter CapitalVenture fund backing early-stage founders with tech solutions to transform mental health—reimagining care delivery through targeted support and deep sector expertise.
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The inside scoop
How do you offer funding?
We trust that you understand your organization’s needs best. And also recognize that entrepreneurship can take many forms, requiring different types of funding support. To meet these diverse needs, we offer two application tracks: our grant and equity investments
Who is suitable for our equity investments?
We back founders building bold, scalable solutions that strengthen mental well-being and drive lasting change. You’re a fit if you’re an early-stage company with a strong team, a clear pathway to impact, and a business model designed for growth. We invest where we see mission and market potential align — and where our capital and ecosystem can help you go further, faster.
What non-financial support do you offer and how much is The Inner Foundation involved in shaping the solution?
Along our network of experts, we offer guidance throughout the funding period. Finding scalable solutions and figuring out how to execute them are left to you, the brilliant entrepreneurs developing the solutions.
What age group falls under your category of emerging adults?
18-30 years old.
What are you looking for in terms of impact measurement?
Creating meaningful impact in inner health requires time and patience. However, we believe that the ability to measure and monitor the progress qualitatively and quantitatively is essential to guiding and scaling this work. As part of our investment and partnership, we collaborate with you to define impact KPIs. These help us track progress, ensuring that our efforts lead to tangible, long-lasting results where they are most needed.
Do you have to have other investors on board?
We never invest alone. While this might sound limiting, it’s a key part of our approach. As an independent foundation, we focus on catalyzing investment by co-investing alongside other partners rather than leading rounds. This allows us to pool resources, maximize network effects, and amplify impact — driving funding and sustainable growth in the inner health space
Hmm, not exactly…
Looking for funding or collaboration in the inner health of emerging adults, but not aligning with the focus of our equity investment? Explore our other application tracks.
Grant investment
Have a bold idea to transform the inner health of emerging adults? Our annual Open Call provides unrestricted, multi-year grants to help early-stage solutions grow and take root. Whether applications are currently open or not, we’d love to hear from you.
Collaboratorion
Looking to collaborate to transform inner health? We work with ecosystem enablers, funders, co-investors, and research partners to unlock collective potential. If you’re building capacity, mobilizing capital, or driving systemic change, we’d love to connect.
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