Headspace

Headspace is a mental health and mindfulness company based in San Francisco. Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, and Rich Pierson founded it in London in 2010. It began as an events business and then launched its app. The company has offices in San Francisco, Santa Monica and London. It partners with employers such as large retailers and with some health insurers, and it also publishes shows and sleep content.

The app offers guided meditations, sleep sounds, breathing exercises and movement sessions. A subscription unlocks the full library. The company also sells access through employers and health plans, and it offers coaching and therapy services.

Headspace merged with the virtual mental health provider Ginger in 2021. It has laid off staff since then and changed its focus toward care delivery. The app is available in several languages. The app has millions of downloads in app stores. Its animations and short sessions are designed for beginners. Competitors include Calm, Insight Timer and Ten Percent Happier.