# Clayful

> Clayful is a tech-enabled mental health company that gives K-12 students on-demand, chat-based coaching with a certified coach in about 60 seconds, across 133 languages. Founded in 2021 by Maria Barrera and Melissa Pelochino, the platform is purchased by school districts and free for students, aiming to make proactive mental health support a right rather than a privilege.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Maria Barrera (Co-Founder & CEO), Melissa Pelochino (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~35 employees
- **Products:** On-demand student coaching, Educator coaching, Family coaching, Data & trends for schools
- **Notable:** Raised $7M seed round led by Reach Capital (November 2023), Connects students to a certified coach in about 60 seconds across 133 languages, Grew to 50+ partner schools reaching thousands of students

## Products & services

- **On-demand student coaching** — Real-time, chat-based coaching that connects a K-12 student to a certified coach in about 60 seconds, available in 133 languages and free to the student.
- **Educator coaching** — Chat-based coaching support for teachers and school staff who carry a heavy share of student wellbeing.
- **Family coaching** — Support extending to families and caregivers, broadening the circle of care around each student.
- **Data & trends for schools** — Aggregate, actionable insight for districts on student wellbeing needs, paired with responsive curriculum.

## Achievements

- Raised $7M seed round led by Reach Capital (November 2023)
- Connects students to a certified coach in about 60 seconds across 133 languages
- Grew to 50+ partner schools reaching thousands of students
- Selective coach program accepting fewer than 10% of applicants
- Recognized by Fast Company, Tech & Learning, the CODiE Awards and the EdTech Awards

## Latest updates

- **2023-11** — Clayful raised a $7M seed round led by Reach Capital to expand on-demand student mental health coaching.
- **2024-03** — Founder Maria Barrera profiled by Forbes on tackling the youth mental health crisis as a Latina founder.

## Links

- Website: https://clayfulhealth.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/clayful
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clayfulhealth
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clayfulhealth/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/clayfulhealth

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Last updated: 2026-07-06