Ash
The first AI designed for therapy and mental health support
Software · Cloud SaaSCompany source
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About Slingshot AI
Slingshot AI is building what it calls a foundation model for psychology, addressing the global mental health crisis through artificial intelligence. The company's flagship product, Ash, is the first AI specifically designed for therapy rather than as a general assistant. Unlike traditional AI chatbots that provide answers, Ash is designed to increase users' sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness by questioning like a therapist and holding users accountable. The platform learns from multiple therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, gestalt, and psychodynamic therapy, recognizing that different approaches work for different people. Slingshot AI was founded in January 2024 by Daniel Cahn and Neil Parikh (co-founder of Casper). After 18 months of development with over 50,000 beta users including therapists, Ash launched publicly in July 2025 as a free iOS and Android app. The company's mission is to make mental healthcare more accessible and help people change their lives in the ways they want, leveraging Large Language Models to provide deeply personalized support that respects individual value systems and cultural norms.
Company description Slingshot AI official website
Primary marketMental Health & Digital Therapeutics
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01 · Operating footprint
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Clinical focus
- anxiety
- general mental health support
- psychological wellbeing
- rumination
Who it serves
- consumers
- individuals seeking mental health support
Deployment & integration
Cloud Saas deployment with recorded integration context.
Geographic context
MarketsUnited Kingdom · United States
Company sourceOfficial website
Company milestones
Platform expansion
Public launch of Ash app in July 2025 after 18 months of development. Extended Series A funding announced July 2025, bringing total raised to $93M. Beta program reached 50,000 users.
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Research
Publications & preprints
Minimizing Potential Harms of Generative AI for Mental Health Support: Five Essential Questions for Employers and Service Buyers.American journal of health promotion : AJHP · Feb 1, 2026
Beyond Simulations: What 20,000 Real Conversations Reveal About Mental Health AI Safety.Research square · Jan 27, 2026
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Increased sense of autonomy
Users report feeling more in control of their lives
Increased sense of competence
Users gain confidence they can manage their challenges
Increased sense of relatedness
Users feel more connected while maintaining human relationships
Reduced anxious thoughts and ruminations
User testimonials report overcoming anxiety and rumination
Beta Users
Mental health support for anxiety, rumination, and general psychological wellbeing
25,000 beta users tested the platform with positive feedback on overcoming anxious thoughts and ruminations
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Market context
Mental Health & Digital Therapeutics
Companies providing AI-powered mental health support, therapy platforms, mental wellness tracking, psychiatric care, digital therapeutics for mental health conditions, or AI-driven mental health screening and monitoring. Includes XR-based therapy, AI mental health screening infrastructure, and platforms supporting behavioral health for individuals and health systems.
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