KOCHI:YourDOST, a technology start-up aiming to establish a unique platform for mental well being and emotional support, has completed its first round of Angel funding.
 The start-up began in December 2014, through the web portal (www.yourdost.com), offers complete support to people looking to discuss any kind of emotional issues by providing them instant online access to experts along with the much required anonymity.
The company has raised close to $400,000(`2.5 crore) in Angel Round funding. YourDOST is also available to people on mobile now with the launch of its mobile app on android platform and available for free download from Android Play Store.
The start-up has been able to attract established entrepreneurs and professionals like Phanindra Sama (Redbus Founder), Aprameya Radhakrishna (TaxiForSure Founder), Aneesh Reddy (Capillary Founder) and many more into its investor portfolio.
YourDOST was started by Richa Singh, an IIT-Guhawati alumunus in partnership with Puneet Manuja, IIM-B alumunus and Prakhar Verma, a computer science graduate from BMSCE, Bangalore. YourDOST.com Co-Founder and CEO said that they aimed to create awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental wellness in society