Leon Jacobson started Nerveli, a science-backed, AI-powered platform, after going to nearly two dozen doctors for his chronic pain. Now, backed by 20 investors in a new special purpose vehicle led by DFW Angels, a group spun out of TiE Dallas Angels, Jacobson’s Dallas-based startup has closed an oversubscribed $540,000 pre-seed round.
Nerveli is a mobile app that combines AI, gamified cognitive behavioral therapy, and clinical assessment tools to help users understand and manage chronic pain. According to Jacobson, the app starts with a video-guided sensory test and a series of interactive survey questions developed by the company’s clinical team. From there, it delivers personalized coaching and daily exercises based on each user’s data and needs.
Additional investors include 2 the Moon Ventures and George Baker Sr., as well as the founder of FreightWaves and the former CEO of Xpress Technologies. For the full story, head to Dallas Innovates.
