SoundMind, an audio-visual mental health app, has raised $800,000 in its pre-seed funding round led by Dr. Venus Nicolino (Dr. V).

In addition to Dr. V as the lead investor, SoundMind has received funding from Rough Draft Ventures (powered by General Catalyst), Gaingels, and Chasing Rainbows VC, as well as angel investments from leaders at Airbnb, GoDaddy, MagnaCare, the United States military, and other organizations.

SoundMind is a leading mental health app that allows users to individualize music 'soundscapes' that reduce anxiety, elevate mood, and alleviates stress. The company was founded by Brian Femminella and Travis Chen, two USC Trojans, and has roots in the LGBTQIA+ community, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, as well as the United States military.