SYLO
Category: AI in Healthcare
SYLO is a Berlin-based AI startup building a personalized meditation platform that uses AI to generate individualized meditation sessions based on users' real-time thoughts and emotional states. SYLO was founded in 2025. The company is led by Noah Schömann. Based in Berlin, Germany. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: $297K. Latest round: Pre-Seed. Key investors include SaaS King Ventures.
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- $297K
Value proposition
SYLO transforms users' thoughts and emotional states into personalized, AI-generated meditation sessions that adapt dynamically over time — unlike static meditation libraries. It positions itself as a preventive mental resilience tool and a complement to traditional therapy.
Products and solutions
SYLO AI Meditation App (iOS & Android), SYLO for Business (B2B corporate wellness offering), Personalized AI meditation sessions, Reflection chat feature, Streak tracking & insights
Unique value
The first meditation app that listens to what's actually on your mind and generates a unique session for that exact state, every time — no scrolling through generic libraries.
Target customer
Consumers (individuals seeking stress relief, better sleep, and mental clarity); Enterprises/employers (B2B for corporate wellness and reducing stress-related absenteeism)
Industries served
Mental Health & Wellness, Corporate Wellness, Health Tech
Technology advantage
AI generates real-time personalized meditation sessions based on user's text input describing their current mental state; adapts to emotional patterns, stress levels, and life context over time; end-to-end encrypted; GDPR-compliant with servers in Germany; backed by 40 years of peer-reviewed research on meditation and expressive language
How they differentiate
Unlike Headspace, Calm, and other meditation apps that offer pre-recorded libraries, SYLO generates a unique meditation session in real-time based on what the user shares about their current state. No two sessions are the same. The AI learns and adapts to the user over time.
Main competitors
Headspace, Calm, 7Mind, Insight Timer
Key partnerships
Urban Sports Club Corporate (employee benefits integration), FutureBens (employee benefits platform in DACH)
Notable customers
Listed on Urban Sports Club Corporate and FutureBens platforms for enterprise distribution
Major milestones
Rebranded from Seelenfreund to SYLO (2026), Raised €270K pre-seed led by SaaS King Ventures (Feb 2026), Launched on iOS and Android App Stores, Launched B2B offering for employers, Integrated with Urban Sports Club Corporate and FutureBens
Growth metrics
76% of users report emotional relief after first 10-15 min session; double-digit month-over-month user growth since App Store launch; DE App Store 4.8★ (49 ratings); Play Store 1K+ downloads; ~291 LinkedIn followers
Market positioning
SYLO positions itself as an "anti-wellness" meditation app — evidence-based, non-esoteric, and focused on measurable outcomes rather than generic wellness vibes. It targets the gap between traditional meditation apps (static libraries) and clinical therapy.
Geographic focus
Europe (DACH region initially, expanding across Europe)
About Noah Schömann
Ex-Head of Sales (Marta, LIQID); Investment Banking background; 10+ years of meditation experience
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Official website: https://www.sylodigital.com