The oversubscribed round was led by Ascension Ventures, with participation from notable investors including Satori Neuro and Corundrum Neuroscience Fund (CNS). Individual investors include David Eagleman, PhD, neuroscientist at Stanford University; Esther Dyson, founder of Wellville; and Bradley Horowitz, General Partner at Wisdom Ventures and former Google Vice President of Product.

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