Cerebral
Mental health telemedicine company
- 501-1000 employees
- Healthcare
- B2C
- Mental health
- SaaS
- Wellbeing
- Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA
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Company mission
To democratize access to high-quality mental health care for all.
103% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Mental health awareness has grown massively in recent years, but access to proper support is still limited. Cerebral is setting out to change this with its range of online therapy services. It offers counselling, medication and other therapeutic options. Compared to traditional mental health services, its solutions are cheaper, faster and easer to use.
The company's approach has proven incredibly successful, earning it significant funding and eventual Unicorn status. However, it has also been plagued with controversy, with issues raised concerning its prescribing, social media marketing and data-sharing practices. In fact, faced with a subpoena after potential breaches of the Controlled Substances Act, Cerebral no longer prescribes medication.
This news was certainly concerning, and struck a blow to the company that saw it lay off staff and take a hit to its reputation. Leadership changes and the acquisition of Resilience Labs have restored some of Cerebral's position. It also raised $25 million in 2025 to support improvements to its clinical quality, which suggests it is tackling this negative legacy head-on.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Remote-first model: Work virtually from anywhere in the US
- Total compensation includes equity / stock options (HQ & Tech Roles)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k provided to all employees
- Unlimited PTO - we encourage taking the time you need to relax and recharge
- Virtual social events (e.g., monthly happy hours) enable us to build a sense of community and connect on a more personal level
- Optional in-person company retreats provide an opportunity to augment team-building and celebrate our successes together
- Quarterly Mental Health Days (HQ & Tech Roles)
- Wellness Benefits
Leadership
Brian Reinken
(CEO)Senior Advisor at WestCap and Board Member at Hunt Club. Previously President at Flip, Board Member at SOS Children's Villages, and Partner and CEO at Egon Zehnder.