Headspace was founded in 2010 by Andy Puddicombe and Rich Pierson, originally as a meditation events business. It has since grown into a global digital mental health company offering an all-in-one platform that spans meditation and mindfulness, mental health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry. The platform incorporates AI-powered guidance and is designed to support users across the full spectrum of mental health need - from prevention and daily practice through to clinical treatment and long-term maintenance. Its approach is backed by more than 68 peer-reviewed publications, and the service reaches users in over 190 countries.
Beyond its consumer platform, Headspace partners with employers, health plans, and other organisations to extend access to mental health support at scale. These partnerships encompass Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), care navigation, and work-life resources, positioning the company at the intersection of consumer wellness and enterprise health benefits.
The company draws on a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical professionals, AI technologists, and content specialists - among them Emmy Award-winning storytellers. Its stated mission is to provide every person with access to lifelong mental health support, reflected in core values centred on ownership, iteration, and purpose-driven work.