As the digital mental health space becomes more and more competitive due to the influx of numerous market entrants, we are going to see more and more specialized companieis positioning themselves within niches of the space - including Arise. Focusing on eating disorders, Arise has the potential to fill a big market and societal need, but competition will be fierce. However, investments from Greycroft (who also invested in the dating app Bumble) and the cofounder of digital health heavyweight Cityblock Health could be positive signals for the future. (August 2023)