HealthifyMe is an Indian digital health and wellness company that offers a mobile application combining nutrition tracking, fitness coaching, and personalised diet planning. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the company is known for popularising calorie-counting and human coach–led wellness programmes among Indian consumers, with a food database covering Indian cuisine.
Key facts
| Name | HealthifyMe |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital health and wellness |
| Founders | Tushar Vashisht, Sachin Shenoy, Mathew Cherian |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Products | HealthifyMe app, Ria (AI nutrition assistant), HealthifySmart coaching plans |
| Country | India |
Overview
HealthifyMe operates a subscription-based platform that allows users to log meals, track physical activity, and receive guidance from certified nutritionists and fitness coaches. The application maintains a database of Indian and international foods, enabling users to estimate calorie and macronutrient intake. Alongside human coaching, the company has invested in artificial intelligence tools to deliver automated dietary recommendations.
Background and history
The company was established in 2012 by Tushar Vashisht and Sachin Shenoy, later joined by Mathew Cherian. Vashisht, a former technologist, had earlier worked on the Aadhaar project under the Unique Identification Authority of India before co-founding the venture. The platform was launched initially as a calorie tracker with a focus on Indian dietary patterns, an area considered underserved by global wellness apps.
Over the following years, HealthifyMe expanded from self-tracking features to include subscription plans with one-on-one coaching from nutritionists and trainers. In 2018, the company launched Ria, an AI-driven virtual nutritionist designed to provide personalised guidance through conversational interactions. The company subsequently broadened its services into areas such as preventive health screening, fitness classes, and wearable device integrations.
Operations and reach
HealthifyMe primarily serves users in India and has extended its operations to select international markets, including parts of Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The platform supports integrations with smartphones and connected devices to import activity and biometric data. Coaches employed or contracted by the company provide remote consultations through chat and audio sessions.
Funding
HealthifyMe has raised multiple rounds of venture funding from Indian and international investors, including participation from technology and consumer-focused funds. The capital has supported expansion of its coaching network, AI development, and product diversification.
Significance
HealthifyMe is considered one of the early entrants in India's consumer health-tech segment, alongside companies focused on telemedicine and online pharmacy. Its emphasis on India-specific dietary information and the use of human coaches has been cited as a differentiator from international fitness applications. The company is frequently referenced in discussions of digital wellness adoption in urban India.
Related topics
- Health technology in India
- Startup ecosystem of India
- Bengaluru
- Telemedicine in India
- Mobile app
- Nutrition
References
- Wikidata entry: Q28402748
- Official website of HealthifyMe