My Expat Mind Raises $600K Seed: Mental Health Support for Global Expats

We're proud to announce our seed investment in My Expat Mind, a mental health platform dedicated to supporting expats worldwide with culturally-sensitive therapy and resources.
The Problem: Expat Mental Health Crisis
Living abroad as an expat comes with unique mental health challenges - cultural adjustment, language barriers, isolation from family, identity struggles, and lack of local support networks. Traditional therapy often fails to address the specific needs of expats, and finding culturally-aware therapists can be nearly impossible.
Studies show that 50% of expats experience mental health issues, yet only 20% seek help due to accessibility and cultural barriers.
The Founders
Anna Zhadan
Co-Founder & CEO
Licensed therapist and expat herself, deeply understands the unique challenges of living abroad.
Polina Litvina
Co-Founder & COO
Healthcare entrepreneur with experience building digital health platforms globally.
The Solution: Comprehensive Expat Mental Health Platform
My Expat Mind provides:
- Culturally-Aware Therapy: Therapists who understand expat challenges and cultural contexts
- Global Network: Access to therapists across 30+ countries and 15+ languages
- Community Support: Connect with other expats facing similar challenges
- Resource Library: Articles, guides, and tools specific to expat mental health
Why We Invested
- Growing Market: 280+ million expats globally with unmet mental health needs
- Mission-Driven Team: Founders bring personal experience and professional expertise
- Unique Positioning: First platform specifically designed for expat mental health
- Strong Traction: Early user engagement and therapist onboarding exceeding targets
- Social Impact: Addressing critical mental health gap in global community
What's Next
With this seed funding, My Expat Mind will:
- Expand therapist network to 50+ countries
- Launch mobile app for on-the-go access
- Build AI-powered matching system for therapist recommendations
- Develop corporate partnerships for employee mental health benefits
- Create multilingual content and resources
"My Expat Mind is tackling a critical but overlooked problem with empathy and expertise. We're honored to support Anna and Polina as they build essential mental health infrastructure for the global expat community."
— BdsVC Investment Team