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Overview
HeroJourney.club provides online mental health support by running weekly 80-minute voice-only group therapy sessions for gamers, led by qualified therapists, and conducted inside popular online games. The service works by matching users with a therapy group and therapist based on age, life stage, mental health needs, and preferred games; sessions are paid weekly and take place in a private voice setting to foster comfort and privacy. Unlike traditional therapy or generic online services, HeroJourney.club blends therapeutic work with gaming contexts, creating a safe, welcoming space that can be less intimidating for players. The platform’s goal is to make mental health support more accessible and engaging for the gaming community by using game environments as a framework for therapy.
About Hero Journey Club
Industries
Consumer Software
Healthcare
Gaming
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$14.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2022
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What believers are saying
- Northzone said in July 2025 Hero Journey Club reached 40,000 users and hundreds of therapists.
- The company reports 93 percent feel better after one session and 74 percent improve clinically.
- A 2026 careers posting shows expansion into San Francisco and London hiring pipelines.
What critics are saying
- Hero Journey Club says it does not provide licensed healthcare, limiting insurance reimbursement.
- Youth-focused $40 weekly pricing and monthly billing create churn risk if outcomes weaken.
- A safety failure in anonymous group sessions would trigger reputation collapse and regulatory scrutiny.
What makes Hero Journey Club unique
- Hero Journey Club blends group mental health support with Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and FFXIV.
- It raised $14.6 million in 2023 from a16z, Northzone, CRV, Virtue, and Able Partners.
- Its 2025-2026 hiring spans licensed clinicians, signaling a specialized care and gaming moat.
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Funding
Total Funding
$14.6M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 16%The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.
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About Hero Journey Club
Industries
Consumer Software
Healthcare
Gaming
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$14.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2022
There are no jobs for Hero Journey Club right now.
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