Regulate, a Munich-based workplace wellness startup, has raised €1.4 million in seed funding as demand grows for employee mental health and productivity solutions across Europe.
The funding round was led by 4impact.vc and included backing from several European tech founders, including Personio CEO Hanno Renner and Forto co-founder Mike Wax. Investors Felix Haas and Bears with Benefits co-founder Marlena Hien also participated in the round.
Regulate Focuses on Breathwork for Employee Performance
Founded in 2024 by Peter van Woerkum and Paul Laechelin, Regulate develops a breathwork platform designed to help employees manage stress, improve concentration, and recover from demanding work schedules.
The company combines guided breathing exercises with wearable technology and workplace scheduling tools to deliver personalized wellness sessions during the workday.
According to Regulate, the platform can recommend short focus sessions before important meetings or recovery exercises after long blocks of work.
Growing Interest in Workplace Wellness Technology
Businesses are increasingly investing in employee wellness as burnout and workplace stress continue to rise globally. Regulate is positioning itself as a science-backed workplace performance platform rather than a traditional meditation app. The startup says its goal is to help employees maintain productivity in high-pressure work environments.
Peter van Woerkum said modern workplaces are becoming more demanding as companies adapt to rapid technological change and increasing performance expectations.
“We are building Regulate to help people handle these demands in a sustainable way,” he said.
Investors Back the Company’s Long-Term Potential
Hanno Renner said he invested in Regulate because of the growing importance of mental performance and employee well-being in modern organizations.
The company says it is already working with enterprise customers, including Raiffeisen Bank International and Vattenfall.
Funding to Support Expansion Across Europe
Regulate plans to use the new funding to improve its technology, expand its team, and grow across the DACH region, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The startup also plans to expand further into other European markets later this year. The investment highlights rising investor interest in workplace wellness platforms that combine technology, mental health, and productivity tools.
