Founded in 2020 by Ritu Mehrotra and Sourav Banerjee, United We Care is a deep-tech company on a mission to build the world’s most reliable AI for mental health, making assistance accessible 24/7. At its core is Stella, the world’s first AI wellness agent designed to think, connect, and reason—envisioned as a trusted companion that empowers individuals to achieve mental wellness and receive timely support.

United We Care’s relentless pursuit of innovation has also given rise to Shunya Labs, a deep- tech spinout focused on building world-class speech recognition infrastructure. Shunya’s proprietary automatic speech recognition engine has been recognized among the most groundbreaking globally, with its breakthrough Pingala V1 model achieving the #1 ranking on the Open ASR Leaderboard. With the ability to support over 200 languages and designed for privacy-first, offline deployment, Shunya Labs reflects United We Care’s culture of building from first principles to deliver global impact.

Alongside this, United We Care has developed one of the world’s largest clinical knowledge graphs and cutting-edge speech recognition systems, enabling precise, cost-effective, and scalable AI-driven mental health solutions. Today, the platform can serve people in 200+ languages, making it one of the most inclusive and globally scalable wellness platforms. The company’s innovation has resulted in 12+ patents, 18+ research papers, 25+ world records, and enterprise-grade compliance including HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and AES-256 encryption further solidifying its credibility and trustworthiness.

Since 2023, United We Care has raised USD 4.5 million in funding, led by marquee investors such as TRTL Ventures backed by the founders of Genpact and Cred along with BharatPe. With over half a million active users, 56% of whom are repeat users, the company also launched its mental health and wellness coaching program in the US, marking its international expansion.

To strengthen its scientific foundation, United We Care has partnered with leading global research institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin (UTA), MIT, IIT, and UC Berkeley, advancing the frontiers of AI in mental health. In recognition of its global potential, the company was also selected among the Forbes India-DGEMS Select 200 companies.

Continuing this momentum, in 2025 United We Care unveiled United-MedASR, one of the world’s most accurate medical ASR systems. Integrated into Stella, MedASR set new global benchmarks for clinical accuracy. In parallel, the spinout of Shunya Labs demonstrated how United We Care’s innovation extends beyond mental health applications to foundational AI infrastructure with international relevance.

Today, United We Care serves leading enterprises globally including L’Oréal, EY, Bharat Electronics Limited, and SBI Cards while positively impacting the lives of over 5 million people across more than 5 countries. Looking ahead, the company remains committed to transforming the global wellness and fitness sector through its inclusive, research-driven, and AI-powered solutions.