Koko

Koko, previously recognized as Koko AI, operates primarily out of San Francisco, CA, with a fully remote team of two. As a participant in the Y-Combinator W22 batch, Koko has established itself in the healthcare industry, specifically within the consumer health and wellness sub-industry. The company’s mission is to offer accessible, evidence-based mental health resources and support to young individuals, particularly those at risk. Koko’s innovative approach includes guiding users who encounter harmful content towards free helplines, peer support, and self-help courses. It has successfully reached over 4,000,000 young people, with more than 91% of users reporting the services as helpful. Koko envisions a world where mental health services are universally accessible with no barriers, aiming for zero friction and complete ubiquity in service delivery. The company’s significant collaborations include partnerships with some of the largest online platforms in the world, such as TikTok, Twitch, and Pinterest, to address the youth mental health crisis effectively.