Mental health is a central issue in the world of work. In 2025, one in five employees was in a critical psychic state, and one in three plans to leave his business to preserve his well-being. This alarming observation underlines the urgency of proactive management, going beyond traditional healing approaches. It is precisely the ambition of Tealepioneer platform in prevention of mental health in business, founded in 2021 by Julia Néel Biz, Nicolas Merlaud, Gilles Rasigade and Geoffroy Verzat.
To talk about it we receive this week in the Frenchweb club in partnership with Canalchat, Julia Néel Biz its co -founder and CEO.
A predictive model for systemic action
Where classic devices – listening cells, telephone lines – struggle to generate engagement and are often limited to crisis situations, Teale adopts an integrated and predictive approach. Its platform is based on the data science and neuroscience To detect risks before their event and support organizations in setting up suitable action plans.
The tool is based on three pillars:
- A scientific approach : based on cognitive and behavioral sciences, organizational psychology and neuroscience.
- Systemic support : An intervention on several levels – collaborators, managers, organization – for a sustainable impact.
- Advanced personalization : Each user benefits from an individualized program, taking into account their specific needs.
Among its first customers, Teale has Sanofi, SNCF, Carrefour, Bearing Point, Ey, Cartier or Betc.
From the culture of taboo to collective awareness
If mental health remains a sensitive subject in many companies, the COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated a major evolution. “We won Three decades in three years “, Underlines Julia Néel Biz. THE classification of mental health as a great national cause in 2025 In France marks official recognition of this transformation.
However, Resistance persistsanchored in centuries of socio -cultural construction. The erroneous perception of a correlation between psychological vulnerability and weakness still slows down, especially among leaders and public figures.
A solution that is part of the performance of the company
The data collected by Teale reveals worrying trends. 21 % of days not worked In business are linked to mental disorders, and stress as well as mental load remain structuring factors in burnout. Faced with these risks, the platform offers tangible indicators To measure the impact of its actions.
The tool allows in particular to follow:
- Absenteeism : a reduction in 8 % in regular users.
- Turnover : a drop in 21 % unwanted departure risk.
- Productivity : an improvement of 8 %.
The solution mainly attracts Human Resources Directionsbut its integration involves dialogue with CHSCT and staff representatives. The transparency and confidentiality of the data constitute key elements to remove the last barriers.
If all generations express an increasing interest in mental health in business, generation z and millennials make it an absolute priority. Their requirement pushes organizations to reconsider their practices and to engage in a more responsible approach.
Finally, beyond the well-being considerations, the gains for the company are quantifiable. For 1 euro investedTeale generates according to his estimates 4 euros returnthanks to the reduction in costs related to absenteeism and turnover.
12 million euros raised since its creation
The launch of Teale in 2021 had been marked by a fundraising of 2 million euros which had attracted investors such as Isai, Kima Venture, Evolem, and various business angels.
To accelerate its development, the Start UP made mid 2023 a second round of 10 million euros from Alter Equity (Fanny Picard), the Digital Venture Fund of Bpifrance (Véronique Jacq), followed by Isai and Evolem, historic funds.
