Venture capital investments in mental health startups rose 72.6% between Q1 2020 and Q1 2021, according to CB Insights, Axios reports. Soaring customer demand, much of which has been driven by the pandemic, without adequate provider supply (particularly in non-urban areas) is fueling investment. Read more.
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