New Delhi: Gaurav Burman, director of Dabur International, has acquired a 7.5% stake in Mitsu, a psychological well being tech startup that gives guided self-therapy applications. He has additionally joined the board of Mitsu, which is registered as Metacog Health Private Limited.

“Mental health is an extremely important issue and affects most of us at some stage in our lives. Mitsu has developed a science-based approach to helping those who feel anxious or depressed in a novel, confidential and affordable manner. I have been a firm believer in Mitsu from the very beginning, as early as its concept stage. This investment is part of my mission to invest in companies that are shaping the future of healthcare through innovative and people-centered solutions,” mentioned Burman, who can also be director of Burman Hospitality, which operates fast-food chain Taco Bell in India.

Mitsu’s guided self-therapy app was launched in May 2023 on each iOS and Android. The firm was based by Amit Singh, former CEO, 3M India. Singh has beforehand been on the board of Burman Hospitality.

The firm can also be backed by buyers similar to Shivashish Chatterjee and Yuvraj Singh (founders of DMI Finance) and Harpreet Singh Grover (who based and exited CoCubes).