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March 12, 2024

Sooma raises €5m to develop alternative treatment for depression

The Finnish startup is aiming to expand its footprint and headcount


Sooma cofounder and CEO Tuomas Neuvonen

A mental health crisis has been sweeping across Europe in the past two decades. In that time, the use of antidepressants in Europe has more than doubled, costing governments hundreds of millions each year, according to the OECD.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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