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Thesis

Personalized nootropic blends with coaching

Overview

Thesis provides personalized nootropic supplements to improve cognitive performance. It starts with an online quiz to tailor a starter kit of four blended nootropics, which customers sample over a month and can then work with wellness coaches to fine-tune the mix. It differentiates itself by combining structured personalization with ongoing coaching and using USA-sourced, rigorously tested ingredients. Its goal is to help health-conscious individuals—such as students, professionals, and athletes—optimize brain function safely and effectively through coach-supported nootropic plans.

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About Thesis

Simplify's Rating
Why Thesis is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingHealthcareConsumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$13.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Thesis keeps expanding commercial hires and clinical-trial investment in 2026.
  • HealthVetted's November 2026 review says ingredient evidence supports some focus benefits.
  • Strong testimonial demand can convert into subscriptions before competitors replicate its bundling.

What critics are saying

  • Clearheadlab's June 2026 review found no published placebo trials on finished Thesis blends.
  • Premium pricing faces commoditization from cheaper caffeine-theanine and citicoline competitors.
  • If personalization stays quiz-based, Thesis becomes a marketing layer over commodity supplements.

What makes Thesis unique

  • Thesis personalizes nootropics through quiz-driven blend selection, not one-size-fits-all stacks.
  • Thesis raised $13.7 million by May 2023, including Unilever Ventures backing.
  • Thesis hired for partnerships in September 2026, signaling creator-led distribution focus.

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Funding

Total Funding

$13.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$8.4M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Company Equity
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
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Apr 10th, 2024
Bitcoin Layer-2 Platform Mezo Launches With $21M Series A Funding

The announcement was made after Thesis secured a $21 million Series A funding led by Pantera.

Business Wire
May 4th, 2023
Thesis, the First High Quality and Customized Nootropics Solution, Raises Total of $13.5 Million in Funding

Thesis, the company that offers a customized approach to cognitive performance products based on your unique brain chemistry, today announced that it

Axios
May 2nd, 2023
Supplements brand Thesis raises over $13M

Unilever Ventures is a major investor as the startup invests in executive hires and clinical trials.

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