Eight million reasons to pay attention, Writeway® just closed its seed round. And no, this isn't another fluffy wellness app peddling pastel vibes and empty affirmations. This is evidence-based, soul-searching infrastructure built by a squad that doesn't just understand mental health, they've lived the tension, coded the calm, and designed the reflection. Led by Co-founder and CEO Gabriel Jiang, with OG visionary Michael Z. at the foundation, Writeway is rewriting the way we write ourselves into better days.
Born in 2018 out of Saskatoon, yes, the same place that gave us wheat, hockey grit, and not nearly enough credit, Writeway is what happens when engineers, designers, and mental wellness advocates build with intention. Eleven co-founders, one clear goal: turn a blank page into a powerful path forward. And they're not guessing. Their product, guided journals, calming soundscapes, curated prompts, and journaling streaks that pay you back, is backed by research that shows a 5% average improvement in mental health outcomes. Want more? For anxiety and PTSD, those numbers hit 9% and 6%. This isn't self-care theatre. It's science in your pocket.
With over 80 guided journals available on iOS, Mac, and Apple Vision, Writeway blends serene UX with psychological muscle. Whether you're confronting burnout, re-learning joy, or just trying to keep the Sunday scaries from turning into Monday meltdowns, this platform doesn't just listen, it nudges you to listen to yourself. And in a world overrun with advice, that might be the rarest luxury of all.
Their freemium model hits the sweet spot: the basics are free, and the premium $14.99 unlock brings elevated features, background ambiance, and a dopamine friendly journaling streak system that trades reflection for store credits. Smart, subtle, sticky. It's gamification without the guilt trip. It's also the kind of detail that makes VC sit up straighter, and while the investors in this round haven't been named yet, you can bet they saw the same thing: a product with depth, traction, and timing.
The partnership with Twello | Modern Corporate Wellness adds more muscle to their B2B wellness strategy. One of their most recent collabs produced a "Mindfulness for Stress Reduction" journal for Twello's corporate wellness toolkit, because burnout isn't just personal, it's profit-wrecking. Smart teams are building culture around clarity, not chaos. Writeway's making it easier for HR teams to offer something more effective than another awkward Zoom yoga session.
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