Headspace (company)
meditation company
Headspace is a digital mental health company that provides guided meditation, mindfulness, and online therapy services through its mobile app and website. Founded in May 2010 by Andy Puddicombe and Richard Pierson, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
History
Headspace was founded by Richard Pierson and Andy Puddicombe in May 2010.
The company organized mindfulness events and sold meditation CDs before launching its mobile application in 2012.
In 2018, Headspace introduced Headspace Health, a subsidiary. The company began clinical trials to obtain FDA approval for its first digital health product. Beginning in October 2023, the company discontinued use of the name Headspace Health and began referring to itself solely as Headspace.
In January 2021, Puddicombe and Pierson stepped back from day-to-day leadership while remaining on the Board. In August 2021, Headspace merged with Ginger, an online mental health platform, creating a combined entity valued at $3 billion. The merger aimed to provide comprehensive mental health services, including therapy and coaching.
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