Talkspace

Talkspace is a virtual behavioral healthcare company offering convenient and affordable access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists through web and mobile platforms.

Healthcare
Acquired by Universal Health Services
Acquired New York, United States Founded 2012
Last updated 2026-08-14
Total raised
$1.5B
Last: D Round 2019-05
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2012
Headcount
598
HQ
New York, United States
Sector
Healthcare

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

10 events/rounds · $1.5B Total Funding: $943.0M in Private Equity, $550.0M in Public Equity
Mar 2026
Secondary $835.0M calcalistech.com ↗
★ Universal Health Services (UHS)Universal Health Services
Nov 2021
Grant $3.0M stockopedia.com ↗
★ National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Jun 2021
Follow-on PO $250.0M wikipedia.org
★ Hudson Executive Investment Corp. (HEIC)
Jan 2021
★ Deerfield★ Woodline Partners LP★ Jennison Associates LLC★ Federated Hermes Kaufmann Funds★ Hudson Executive Investment Corp.
Sep 2020
Grant $3.0M tracxn.com
★ National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
May 2019
D Round $50.0M prnewswire.com ↗
★ Revolution GrowthAstiaJOE KrausEneko KnorrKIN VenturesQumra CapitalSpark CapitalSusa VenturesOmura CapitalEnrique DuboisAlpine VenturesCompound VenturesCourtney RobinsonGoodwater CapitalGotham GAL VenturesIlluminate VenturesMetamorphic VenturesDolby Family VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersAltair Capital ManagementMangrove Capital Partners
Sep 2017
C Round $31.0M globes.co.il ↗
May 2015
A Round $9.5M prnewswire.com ↗

Acquisitions · 1

Oct 2025
Wisdo Health Undisclosed

Headcount over time

598 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
598 598 2026-09

Offices

New York, United States · HQ / main office

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.

Team · 5

Oren Frank
Founder · Co-Founder
Roni Frank
Founder · Co-Founder
Jon R. Cohen
CEO
Douglas Braunstein
Chairman of the Board
Ian Harris
Chief Financial Officer

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Healthcare
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
Direct-to-consumer (DTC)Business-to-business (B2B)SubscriptionFee-for-serviceReimbursementSponsored access

Tags

mental-healthtelehealthonline-therapybehavioral-healthdigital-health
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)

External links

Websitewww.talkspace.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/talkspace-online-therapy
X / Twittertwitter.com/Talkspace
Facebookfacebook.com/Talkspacetherapy
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCb55NNsyrcORKbXTfQF4XeQ
Instagraminstagram.com/talkspace
Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talkspace
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q21978988

Identifiers & details

Legal nameTalkspace, Inc.
Founded2012
Employees (exact)598
Wikidata QIDQ21978988

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Universal Health Services 2026-03 $835.0M

AcquiredDateAmount
Wisdo Health2025-10

Radar intelligence

Open jobs — greenhouse

Total open48
Remote48
By departmentClinical - Independent Contract (1099) (47), Clinical - Full-Time & Part-Time (W2) (1)
By locationUnited 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)
TitleLocationDepartment
Bilingual Contract TherapistUnited States, RemoteClinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Evening/Weekend Contract TherapistUnited States, RemoteClinical - Independent Contract (1099)
New Hampshire - Contract TherapistNew Hampshire (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
New Jersey - Contract TherapistNew Jersey (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Ohio - Contract TherapistOhio (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Oklahoma - Contract TherapistOklahoma (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Rhode Island - Contract TherapistRhode Island (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
South Carolina - Contract TherapistSouth Carolina (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
South Dakota - Contract TherapistSouth Dakota (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Wisconsin - Contract TherapistWisconsin (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Wyoming - Contract TherapistWyoming (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)
Alabama - Contract TherapistAlabama (Remote)Clinical - Independent Contract (1099)

Patents

EPO2

Publications (Crossref)

Works10

Web history (Wayback)

Domaintalkspace.com

Wikidata

QIDQ21978988