Meditation app Calm hits a $250M valuation amid an explosion of interest in mindfulness apps – TechCrunch

Just a few years ago, it might have been a bit of a challenge to convince investors that a mindfulness app would end up being a big business — but thanks to an increasing focus on mental health from both startups and larger companies, companies like Calm are now capturing the excitement of investors. From meditation sessions like you might find on other apps to tracks called “sleep stories”