Tony Robbins Backs $14M AI Therapy Startup

The Path, a new AI therapy app co-founded by Tony Robbins and former Calm employees Anson Whitmer and Tyler Sheaffer, has raised $14.3 million in seed funding. The app features customizable AI therapists and claims a 95 score on mental health safety benchmark Vera-MH, compared to 65 for consumer chatbots. Unlike engagement-driven consumer AI, The Path uses a post-trained open source model designed to challenge users and foster self-discovery rather than quick fixes. Currently free, the app plans to charge $40 monthly and aims to fill the global therapist shortage by offering personalized mental health support at scale.