There’s a quiet rebellion happening in the space between inhale and exhale, and Prana Labs Inc. just gave it a jolt of fresh capital. The Vancouver-based wellness tech company just secured $150K in growth funding from national innovation partners to push its AI-powered breathwork platform, Vayu, even further. In a world obsessed with metrics, Prana Labs is teaching people how to measure calm itself. Their mission? Make mindful tech more human, more measurable, and a whole lot more intelligent, one breath at a time.
Founded by Deepali Raiththa and Dhruv Adhia, Prana Labs lives where neuroscience meets intuition. Deepali Raiththa, Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer, blends an MFA from Emily Carr University with training from Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, proof that art and analytics can share the same lungs. Dhruv Adhia, Co-Founder & Business Advisor, brings a decade of deep-tech experience from CELA Technology Inc., where he served as CTO, combining AI and human-computer interaction into tools that actually understand the person using them. Together, they’ve built more than an app, they’ve built an experience that listens back.
Vayu isn’t another digital guru whispering affirmations over ambient loops. It’s the first AI-driven breath coach that adapts in real time using Apple Watch sensors. Heart rate, HRV, stress response, all measured, analyzed, and converted into personalized breathing rhythms through subtle haptic cues. Think of it as your nervous system’s personal trainer. It syncs with Apple Health, delivers analytics that matter, and uses adaptive biofeedback to help users actually see their progress. Breathwork becomes a loop of science and self, ancient pranayama guided by modern precision.
The $150K in funding isn’t just runway, it’s fuel for evolution. Prana Labs plans to deepen its AI engine, expand corporate wellness partnerships, and collaborate with academic researchers studying HRV and cognitive health. With the corporate wellness market topping $22.1B in 2024 and projected to hit $42.3B by 2034, timing couldn’t be sharper. Stress is a trillion-dollar productivity drain, and Prana Labs is selling the antidote: presence quantified.
The global wellness tech market, worth $58.4B in 2024, is on track to hit $212.9B by 2033, growing 15.2% CAGR. Yet while competitors chase trends, Prana Labs is building tools that restore rather than distract. Technology that listens before it speaks. A product designed not to keep you scrolling but to help you breathe smarter, longer, and stronger.
