- Acquired by Universal Health Services for $835M, Mar 2026
- Raised $835M Secondary led by Universal Health Services (UHS), Mar 2026
- Raised $250M Follow-on PO led by Hudson Executive Investment Corp. (HEIC), Jun 2021
About
Talkspace is a virtual behavioral healthcare company that connects members with licensed therapists and psychiatric providers through a mobile and web platform, using asynchronous messaging, live video and audio visits, and digital intake tools. The company was founded in 2012 by Oren and Roni Frank with a mission to democratize access to high-quality behavioral health services. It offers individual, couples, and teen therapy, as well as psychiatric treatment and medication management. Talkspace has shifted its strategy from direct-to-consumer to health-plan, employer, public-sector, and education partnerships, making care available on an in-network or sponsored basis. The company became publicly listed in 2021 through a merger with Hudson Executive Investment Corp. In March 2026, Talkspace agreed to be acquired by Universal Health Services, Inc. for approximately $835 million, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Funding history · 10 rounds · $1.5B total
Acquisitions · 1
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Q&A
- What is Talkspace's primary business?
- Talkspace is a virtual behavioral healthcare company that connects members with licensed therapists and psychiatric providers through a mobile and web platform.
- When was Talkspace founded and by whom?
- Talkspace was founded in 2012 by Oren and Roni Frank.
- What is the current status of Talkspace?
- Talkspace is currently in the process of being acquired. In March 2026, Talkspace agreed to be acquired by Universal Health Services, Inc. for approximately $835 million, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
- When did Talkspace become a publicly listed company?
- Talkspace became publicly listed in 2021 through a merger with Hudson Executive Investment Corp.
- What was Talkspace's last private funding round?
- Talkspace's last private funding round was a D Round in May 2019, led by Revolution Growth.
- How many employees does Talkspace have?
- Talkspace has over 500 employees.
- What was the amount of the Public Offering round for Talkspace?
- In January 2021, Talkspace completed a Public Offering round that raised $250,000,000, with Hudson Executive Investment Corp. (HEIC) as a lead investor.
- What was the amount of the PIPE round for Talkspace?
- In January 2021, Talkspace completed a PIPE round that raised $300,000,000, with Deerfield and Woodline Partners LP among the lead investors.
- Has Talkspace made any acquisitions?
- Yes, Talkspace acquired Wisdo Health in October 2025.
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External links
| Website | www.talkspace.com |
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| linkedin.com/company/talkspace-online-therapy | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/Talkspace |
| facebook.com/Talkspacetherapy | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCb55NNsyrcORKbXTfQF4XeQ |
| instagram.com/talkspace | |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talkspace |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q21978988 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Talkspace, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Employees (exact) | 598 |
| Wikidata QID | Q21978988 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Universal Health Services 2026-03 $835.0M
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisdo Health | 2025-10 |
Radar intelligence
Open jobs — greenhouse
| Total open | 48 |
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| Remote | 48 |
| By department | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) (47), Clinical - Full-Time & Part-Time (W2) (1) |
| By location | United States, Remote (2), New Hampshire (Remote) (1), New Jersey (Remote) (1), Ohio (Remote) (1), Oklahoma (Remote) (1), Rhode Island (Remote) (1), South Carolina (Remote) (1), South Dakota (Remote) (1), Wisconsin (Remote) (1), Wyoming (Remote) (1), Alabama (Remote) (1), Alaska (Remote) (1) |
| Title | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Contract Therapist | United States, Remote | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Evening/Weekend Contract Therapist | United States, Remote | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| New Hampshire - Contract Therapist | New Hampshire (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| New Jersey - Contract Therapist | New Jersey (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Ohio - Contract Therapist | Ohio (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Oklahoma - Contract Therapist | Oklahoma (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Rhode Island - Contract Therapist | Rhode Island (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| South Carolina - Contract Therapist | South Carolina (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| South Dakota - Contract Therapist | South Dakota (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Wisconsin - Contract Therapist | Wisconsin (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Wyoming - Contract Therapist | Wyoming (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
| Alabama - Contract Therapist | Alabama (Remote) | Clinical - Independent Contract (1099) |
Patents
| EPO | 2 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | talkspace.com |
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Wikidata
| QID | Q21978988 |
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