Lissun Raises $5.47 Million in Series A Funding
Lissun, an Indian startup specializing in online mental health counseling and therapy, announced the successful closure of its Series A funding round on August 18, 2026. The company secured $5.47 million (Rs 48 crore) to further its mission of providing mental health support, particularly focusing on children with special needs and developmental delays.
Investment Details
The funding round was led by Colossa Ventures, with participation from several other investors including Physis Capital, RPSG Capital Ventures, Ivycap Ventures, Rainmatter, Multiply Ventures, SucSEED Ventures, New Age India Fund, and Beyond Capital Ventures.
Expansion Plans
Lissun plans to utilize the newly acquired funds to expand its network of child development centers under its brand, Sunshine by LISSUN. The company aims to strengthen its AI-led platforms and tools, which currently aid therapists and parents in providing quality developmental care. "This fundraise lets us scale both our centers and that platform, to serve a much larger population of children and families," said Krishna Veer Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Lissun.
Technology and Development
The startup is also focused on building AI-led solutions on its proprietary technology and data. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance clinical processes and extend quality developmental care to more children across India.
Company Background
Lissun operates with a mission to provide expert mental health support tailored to individual well-being journeys. The company leverages technology to create a supportive ecosystem for both therapists and parents, aiming to fill gaps in accessibility to quality mental health resources.
Leadership
Tarun Gupta, Co-founder of Lissun, emphasized the company's commitment to integrating technology with traditional therapy methods. "Our goal with Sunshine by LISSUN is to build an ecosystem where technology, therapists, and parents can collaborate effectively," Gupta stated.
This funding round marks a significant step for Lissun in expanding its reach and impact within the mental health sector in India.