In 2024, mental health surpassed cancer, heart disease, and even COVID-19 as the world’s top health concern, according to Statista. But traditional therapy remains expensive, inaccessible, and often ineffective. Up to 50% of patients drop out of treatment, citing stigma, side effects, or unmet expectations, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the World Health Organization.
BlissBot wants to bridge this critical gap with a 24/7 AI-powered wellness companion that integrates neuroscience, AI, and validated spiritual practices. Founded in late 2024, BlissBot blends neuroscience, machine learning, and spiritual practices to provide scalable, personalized mental health support. The company is now seeking $30 million in seed funding to expand its product, grow its user base, and build partnerships that could push AI-powered therapy into the mainstream.
“Our goal is simple but ambitious,” said Founder and CEO Sarah Wang in an interview. “We want to be the world’s most trusted AI for emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.”
BlissBot doesn’t aim to replace therapists. Instead, it supplements care by being always available, stigma-free, and deeply personalized. The product targets three urgent segments: individuals battling depression, enterprise employees needing confidential support, and people on the autism spectrum who benefit from consistent emotional care.
According to Wang, recent advancements in emotional recognition, large language models, and adaptive learning have finally made real-time AI support not just possible but reliable. “We’re not throwing tech at a problem,” she said. “We’re integrating AI with emotional intelligence, spiritual grounding, and proven mental health principles.”
Validation and Adoption
Wang brings credibility with a track record of digital innovation to BlissBot. She previously served as the founding data expert of TikTok’s mental health pillar, where she helped establish digital mental wellness as a platform-wide priority. Before that, she was a tech leader at Meta, spearheading product-market fit for several 0-to-1 product launches. She’s also a certified life coach and holds a provisional U.S. patent for an AI-based mental health support system.
This rare combination of data science, coaching, and intellectual property forms the backbone of BlissBot’s approach, and its early traction is promising.
Since its soft launch in late 2024, the app has attracted over 10,000 users and built a TikTok following of 40,000. In user surveys, 90% said BlissBot provided meaningful emotional and mental health support. It’s also making inroads into enterprise wellness programs. “BlissBot has secured its first group of corporate customers and is currently expanding its B2B offerings,” Wang adds.
Academic backing comes from Columbia University’s Dr. Yuanjia Wang, a biostatistics professor in psychiatry who advised the CDC’s COVID Forecast Hub. She now serves as BlissBot’s scientific advisor, helping validate its AI models through a clinical lens.
The Business Model
BlissBot’s founding team includes Sarah Wang, along with Co-founder and Hed of Design Elysia (Zixing) Wang and Dr. Yuanjia Wang, Mental Health Advisor. Cloud Architect Rakim Liu and Senior Mobile Engineer Cuong (Wayne) Nguyen add invaluable support to the team.
BlissBot’s revenue model reflects the complexity of the mental health landscape. The company operates across three streams:
- Direct-to-Consumer Subscriptions: Users pay for monthly or annual access to personalized coaching, AI-powered emotional support, and curated content.
- Enterprise Solutions: Companies purchase employee wellness packages aimed at boosting mental resilience and reducing burnout.
- Licensing: BlissBot plans to license its proprietary AI engine to hospitals, insurers, and digital platforms looking to integrate emotional wellness tools.
To maintain sustainability, the team emphasizes capital efficiency. “Our AI-first operating model allows us to scale without bloated costs,” Wang said. “We’re lean by design. By combining direct subscriptions, enterprise expansion and licensing, BlissBot is positioned for global scale and long-term financial strength.”
Funding and Future
BlissBot is seeking $30 million in seed funding, with plans to allocate 55% toward product and AI development. This includes enhancing emotional intelligence models, expanding into voice and video interfaces, and deepening support for specific groups like enterprise teams and people with autism.
An additional 35% will support market expansion mainly through digital channels like TikTok and partnerships with mental health communities. The remaining 10% is earmarked for operations.
“With this capital, we aim to reach 2 million active users and onboard 500 enterprise clients, ultimately covering up to 100,000 employees,” Wang explains. “The financial upside could be significant as we project between $90 million and $140 million in annual recurring revenue within the next three years.”
In the next five years, BlissBot plans to expand across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The focus will remain on depression, anxiety, workplace wellness, and autism support. The company also aims to deepen its clinical partnerships and fine-tune its empathetic AI capabilities.
But perhaps the most ambitious part of Wang’s vision is her belief that BlissBot could become a global household name. If successful, BlissBot could redefine what support looks like, not just for the 1 in 5 adults who struggle with mental health each year, but for anyone seeking connection in a disconnected world.
