MEandMine Raises $4.5M to Bring Unprecedented AI-Flagging Mental Health Solution to Schools
Summary
The Silicon Valley-based startup, which leverages AI technology and gamification to support mental health in children, recently raised $4.5 million in funding • 1 in 5 are diagnosed with mental disorders, with 50% experiencing ADHD symptoms • 40% of students are chronically disengaged, leading to a 26-day increase in absence MEandMine, a Silicon Valley-based startup, revolutionizes classroom well-being by using AI-flagging to identify psychological risks in young children. Huang has dedicated her career to healthcare, specializing in MedTech and neuroscience, where she has witnessed the rising prevalence of mental health disorders in children. Unlike social-emotional assessments that are typically done twice a school year, MEandMine offers AI-powered screening to identify students psychological risks in real time. As students play, 160+ in-game data points are used for AI-flagging, enabling teachers and school counselors to screen early, give support quickly, and make data-informed decisions for tier 2 and 3 interventions. Founded by Michael Kives and Bryan Baum, K5 Global is a venture capital firm that supports founders across the business lifecycle.