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Slingshot AI
Foundation model and consumer app (Ash) for AI-guided mental-health support.
Stage
series a
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Slingshot AI is interesting
Casper co-founder Neil Parikh and ML researcher Daniel Cahn train psychology-specific models — a16z led Series A before Forerunner/Radical joined the 2025 extension.
Key facts
- Series A extension (Jul 2025): $53M co-led by Radical Ventures and Forerunner; total $93M (Businesswire)
- Series A (Aug 2024): ~$30M led by a16z with Menlo follow-on (Business Insider)
- Source: https://a16z.com/announcement/investing-in-slingshot-ai/
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Industries
Healthtech AI & Machine Learning
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FAQs about Slingshot AI
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Slingshot AI is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24