Guidely, a Phoenix-based wellness startup, has raised $4 million in seed funding to boost personal growth by bringing mentors and mentees together.
The funding round was led by a conglomerate of independent investors, allowing Guidely to expand its team and scale its platform to reach a bigger audience. Tarl Robinson, CEO of Plexus Worldwide and one of the seed investors, referred to his firm’s participation by stating:
“This is a platform with the potential to help a lot of people. We hear so much about the detrimental effect of big tech in our lives, but what Amir and his team have built goes in the opposite direction, using the power of technology to help people in meaningful and impactful ways.”
Guidely was founded in 2020 with the mission to bring technology and personal growth together, providing personalized online consultation services. With the tagline “Never Walk Alone”, Guidely’s platform covers areas like Stress, Trauma, Spirituality, Communication, Addiction, Leadership, and more, all of which have become increasingly relevant in today’s world. Amir Glogau, Guidely Co-founder and CEO, said in this regard:
“We’re living in very challenging times and finding the right guidance through mentors, therapists, healers or coaches can be a daunting and expensive undertaking. Guidely meets people where they are, in a way that’s highly accessible, convenient, and entirely personalized to who they are, all while delivering the highest level of consultation from real experts in the field.”
According to the International Coaching Federation, the total annual revenue from coaching in 2019 was $2.8 billion, with more than 77% of it originating in North America and Western Europe. Unfortunately, while the demand for coaching and mentoring services has increased over the years, these remain inaccessible to millions of people due to the high costs. Guidely aims to change this by offering a range of services that meet every budget, all without sacrificing quality.
