Why We Invested in Foresight Mental Health

Wow! I mean, seriously, what a ride it’s been. From West Point to the Army, then to Vanderbilt for my MBA and Wall Street for almost seven years. Twenty-five venture investments over three years…followed by addiction treatment (rehab) in mid-2018. I’m happy to finally get back on the venture investing horse.

What If Ventures is a syndicate of investors that was created out of a sense of purpose. Our mission is to improve the human condition by funding startups that tackle the most important problem set in the largest market on the planet. Our goal is to facilitate the flow of capital into mental health- and addiction- focused startups at the early stage.

Are you still not sold on this idea of mental health stigma and its recent reduction? No worries. Here is some light reading to help you understand the market impact and dynamics of stigma: Teen Vogue, Brad Pitt, Elton John, reducing stigma, APA Study.

Mental Health Market Size

The mental health market opportunity is enormous. It may be the largest market on the planet. Mental wellness and emotional wellness impact every single human. We can see the signs of our neglect in the data:

● 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year