Amaha (formerly InnerHour)

What Amaha (formerly InnerHour) does

Amaha (legal entity MindCrescent Wellness Ventures Pvt. Ltd., formerly InnerHour) is an Indian omnichannel mental health platform headquartered in Mumbai that delivers therapy, psychiatry, and self-care services through a combination of online channels, mobile applications, physical outpatient clinics, and a super-speciality inpatient Mental Health Hospital. The platform is built around a bio-psycho-social care model spanning adult therapy, adult psychiatry, couples therapy, child and youth services (via wholly owned subsidiary Children First Mental Health Institute Private Limited), and community/self-help resources, with treatment modalities that include psychometric assessments, Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve web and mobile app channel for global online therapy, an in-person clinic footprint across Bengaluru (Indiranagar, Whitefield, Koramangala, Thanisandra), Mumbai (Bandra West), New Delhi (Safdarjung), and Gurugram, plus the Amaha Mental Health Hospital in Thanisandra, Bengaluru.

The company serves both individual consumers (adults, children/youth, couples, families) and institutional customers (corporate Employee Well-being Programmes, College Well-being Programmes for educational institutions). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscription-based services for individual therapy/psychiatry, self-help tools, organisational programmes, and inpatient hospital services, supplemented by professional-services revenue from workshops and webinars. Customer acquisition combines direct-to-consumer channels (website, iOS/Android apps, referral programmes, promotional codes, social) with direct enterprise sales for B2B well-being programmes. Compliance certifications include ISO 27001, HIPAA, and EU GDPR, supporting both cross-border online therapy and enterprise contracts.

Amaha is a private, venture-backed company founded in 2017 by Ankit Chhabra and Dr. Amit Sarda, with disclosed funding of approximately $17M+ across multiple rounds — including seed (2017), a 2021 round led by Lightbox, a 2022 round reported by Inc42, and a January 2024 Rs 50 crore Series A extension led by Fireside Ventures with participation from Shreyas Shibulal and Lightbox, which raised post-money valuation to approximately Rs 300 crore. Leadership includes founders and a CTO, and the company has stated targets to expand to 600+ Indian cities and achieve profitability within 15-18 months from 2024, supported by international online therapy launch and continued clinic and hospital capacity additions.

Name

Amaha (formerly InnerHour)

Legal name

MindCrescent Wellness Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://amahahealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amaha is an Indian omnichannel mental health platform offering online therapy, psychiatry, in-person clinics across four major metros, and a super-speciality inpatient Mental Health Hospital, serving individuals, families, corporate Employee Well-being clients, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Healthcare Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Behavioral Health (Collaborative Care) Platforms (HLALAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms (HLALAEAB), Wellbeing, Mental Health & Employee Assistance (EAP) (BPACAPAO), Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Telepsychiatry & Care Coordination Platforms (HLALAEAH)

Keywords

• Online therapy services
• Mental health platform
• Psychiatric care
• Child mental healthcare
• Corporate wellbeing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy and Psychiatry Services: Face-to-face and online consultation services with Psychological Wellness Professionals and Psychiatrists for individuals. Sessions are conducted one-to-one or in group formats.
2. Organizational Well-being Programmes: Employee well-being programmes delivered to organizations through which employees or individuals affiliated with organizations avail various products and services.
3. Self-Help Tools and Content: Self-help tools, content and programmes delivered through websites, mobile applications and emails, including assessments and support kits.
4. Workshops and Webinars: Workshops and webinars delivered by trained Psychological Wellness Professionals for corporate clients and educational institutions.
5. Mental Health Hospital Services: Intensive care and daily support services at the Amaha Mental Health Hospital in Bangalore for patients requiring more comprehensive treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amaha operates a mental healthcare ecosystem providing online therapy and online psychiatry sessions with Psychological Wellness Professionals and Psychiatrists, complemented by in-person clinic consultations across multiple Indian cities and inpatient care at the Amaha Mental Health Hospital in Bengaluru. The platform also delivers corporate employee well-being programmes, college well-being programmes for educational institutions, child and youth services through its Children First subsidiary, self-help digital tools, psychometric assessments, and advanced neurostimulation treatments including Deep TMS and ECT.

Product overview

Amaha is a comprehensive mental healthcare ecosystem operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering combines digital services (online therapy, online psychiatry, self-care tools, community forums, assessments) with physical infrastructure (in-person clinics in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Gurugram, plus a Mental Health Hospital in Thanisandra, Bangalore). The portfolio includes specialized services such as Children First (child and youth mental health), Couples Therapy, and Employee/College Well-being Programmes for organizational clients. Treatment approaches include psychometric assessments, Deep TMS, and ECT. The platform is accessible via website and mobile app (available on iOS and Android), serving individuals, families, and organizations across India with both online and in-person care options. The company also offers workshops, webinars, and support kits as supplementary resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Children First (CF): Specialised child mental health services and Children First Mental Health Institute Private Limited, a subsidiary providing mental health care for children and youth

Products and services

• Online Therapy Remote therapy sessions with licensed Psychological Wellness Professionals delivered via video or chat for individuals in India and worldwide.
• Online Psychiatry Remote psychiatric consultations with qualified psychiatrists for diagnosis and medication management of mental health conditions.
• Adult Therapy In-person and online therapy services for adults addressing mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and OCD.
• Adult Psychiatry Medical psychiatric care for adults with complex mental health conditions, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Children First Services Specialised mental health services for children and youth including therapy and psychiatric support, delivered through the Children First Mental Health Institute subsidiary.
• Couples Therapy Evidence-based therapy sessions for partners to rebuild healthier connections and address relationship concerns.
• Amaha Mental Health Hospital Super-speciality psychiatric inpatient care facility in Thanisandra, Bengaluru, providing intensive care and daily support for patients requiring comprehensive mental health treatment.
• In-Person Clinic Centres Physical clinic locations in Bengaluru (Indiranagar, Whitefield, Koramangala, Thanisandra), Mumbai (Bandra West), New Delhi (Safdarjung), and Gurugram for face-to-face therapy and psychiatry consultations.
• Employee Well-being Programme Organisational wellness programmes for companies providing mental health support to employees through workshops, webinars, and counselling services.
• College Well-being Programme Mental health support programmes designed for educational institutions including schools, colleges, and universities targeting student wellness.
• Workshops and Webinars Educational sessions delivered by trained Psychological Wellness Professionals on mental health topics for corporate clients and educational institutions.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google Play StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmaha's mobile application is available for download on the Google Play Store, enabling Android users to access therapy services and book sessions.
• Apple App StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmaha's mobile application is available for download on the Apple App Store, enabling iOS users to access therapy services and book sessions.
• Children First Mental Health Institute Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company operating Children First services for child and youth mental health. The privacy policy confirms this as a subsidiary entity under the Amaha umbrella.
• Tele MANASminorOthersNational Tele MANAS helpline (1-800-891-4416) referenced for extreme-case mental health support situations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wysa: India-headquartered AI-driven mental health platform combining chatbot self-help with therapist access. Most directly comparable Indian digital mental health peer, competing in the same B2C and B2B (employer) segments.
• YourDOST: Indian online counselling and emotional wellness platform serving individuals, employers, and educational institutions. Directly competes with Amaha's therapy, psychiatry, and college well-being programme offerings.
• Lissun: Indian mental health startup offering online therapy and corporate well-being programmes. Overlaps heavily with Amaha's online therapy plus employee/college well-being segments.
• Calmerry: Online therapy platform offering subscription-based messaging and live sessions with licensed therapists. Comparable subscription therapy model to Amaha's online therapy offering.

Broad incumbents

• BetterHelp: Global online therapy leader operating at massive scale in the US and internationally. Comparable business model for the online therapy arm but lacks Amaha's in-person clinics and inpatient hospital infrastructure.
• Talkspace: US-listed tele-mental health platform offering therapy and psychiatry to consumers and via enterprise/B2B contracts. Same B2C-plus-enterprise playbook as Amaha, with deeper US payor integration.
• Headspace Health: Global digital mental health platform combining consumer subscriptions (Headspace) with a B2B therapy benefit (Ginger). Comparable to Amaha's self-care + therapy + employee well-being mix.

Emerging players

• Cerebral: US-based mental health platform focused on medication management plus therapy. Comparable in the psychiatry/medication-management leg of Amaha's offering and a useful reference point for prescription-led tele-mental health.
• Brightside Health: US-based telehealth platform offering therapy, psychiatry, and medication management via insurance and direct pay. Comparable in combining therapy + psychiatry under one virtual roof.

Regional players

• Epsychiatry / Tele-MANAS affiliated providers: India's government-backed Tele MANAS helpline and other public tele-mental health services. Regional public-sector comparator whose free/government-subsidised offerings compete for price-sensitive Indian consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amaha_health

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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