Sympatient
Digital health technology for regulated psychotherapy delivery
Overview
Sympatient is a digital health technology company that develops software infrastructure for regulated psychotherapy delivery, with primary relevance to health insurers, employee benefits platforms, and mental health care networks in Germany and Europe. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), the company builds products at the intersection of clinical-grade digital therapeutics and practice operations technology.
The company's two core offerings are Invirto, a prescribed digital therapy for anxiety disorders approved under Germany's DiGA (Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung) framework, and PsyOS, a platform designed to manage the full operational workflow of psychotherapy practices. Invirto delivers virtual reality exposure therapy combined with app-based cognitive behavioral therapy modules; it is CE-certified as a medical device and fully covered by all German statutory health insurers (GKV). PsyOS integrates patient intake, treatment pathway management, digital therapeutics, AI-supported clinical documentation, and outcomes data into a single system for mental health providers.
Sympatient has raised EUR 9.1M across seed and Series A rounds. Verve Ventures led the EUR 7.5M Series A in 2022. The company's Invirto product achieved full GKV coverage in 2020, giving it access to approximately 73 million insured persons under the German statutory health insurance system. Techniker Krankenkasse, Germany's largest statutory insurer with more than 10 million members, was the first insurer to offer Invirto reimbursement.
Products & Services
Invirto
A prescribed digital therapy program approved as a DiGA (Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung) for anxiety disorders including agoraphobia, social phobia, and panic disorder. Delivers virtual reality exposure therapy via smartphone and VR headset combined with app-based cognitive behavioral therapy modules. Priced at EUR 428.40 per course; reimbursed by all German GKV statutory health insurers since 2020.
Key Features
- VR-based exposure therapy delivered via consumer smartphone and paired VR headset
- App-based CBT modules covering video, text, and audio therapy units
- Eight structured therapy units plus video sessions with accredited therapists
- Initial psychological consultation included in treatment course
- CE-certified as a medical device; approved under Germany's DiGA Fast-Track process
Target Users: Patients with anxiety disorders prescribed by licensed physicians and psychotherapists; German statutory health insurers covering the cost
PsyOS
An integrated platform combining software, services, and data infrastructure for psychotherapy practice operations. Designed to enable mental health providers to scale patient volume without sacrificing clinical standards.
Key Features
- Centralized patient intake and scheduling management
- Treatment pathway management and coordinated care delivery
- AI-supported clinical documentation
- Structured outcome data collection and quality management
- Cross-location reporting and practice operations workflows
- GDPR-compliant data infrastructure with ISO 27001 certification
Target Users: Psychotherapy practices, mental health clinics, and mental health organizations
Digital Anxiety Clinic
A comprehensive blended-care model offering short-term therapy, group therapy formats, and hybrid digital plus in-person treatment approaches, supported by digital aftercare programs.
Target Users: Patients with anxiety disorders seeking flexible care delivery formats
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Employees
- 51-200
- Funding
- Series A
Category & Focus
- Category
- Digital Health
- Subcategories
- Digital Therapeutics Mental Health Technology Practice Management Software
- Insurance Verticals
- Health Group Benefits
- Target Customers
- Carriers, Employers
Customers
- Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) -- Germany's largest statutory health insurer (10M+ members); first to reimburse Invirto (January 2020)
- All German GKV statutory health insurers -- full Invirto reimbursement coverage as of end 2020
- Psychotherapy practices and mental health organizations using PsyOS for care delivery and operations management
Last updated: 2026-05-18