Shimmer, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a coaching platform for ADHD condition, raised $1.3M in Seed funding.
Backers included Y Combinator, Honeystone Ventures, Koa Labs, Megan Hall, and Gaingels.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth, expand operations and its business reach.
Led by CEO Chris Wang, Shimmer is a consumer app to help adults with ADHD. The platform is based on an integrative, “bite-sized” coaching methodology, which uses video coaching combined with a tech platform which to help users track ongoing progress and goals. The program, developed by ADHD experts including those from NYU and UCSF, uses expert ADHD coaches and mini or “bite-sized” live sessions paired with an accountability system. It matches users to a coach and includes weekly 15-minute video sessions and ongoing support and accountability through the app.