Calm

How Alex Tew Built a $2 Billion Sleep & Meditation App

February 14th, 2025

Founded By
Alex Tew
Monthly Revenue
$37M
Founders
2
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2012
Customer
B2B & B2C

Who is Alex Tew?

Alex Tew, originally from Wiltshire, England, gained fame with his Million Dollar Homepage project while at the University of Nottingham, later co-founding Calm to merge his passion for entrepreneurship and mindfulness.

What problem does Calm solve?

Calm helps people escape the chaos of modern life by providing easy-to-use meditation and mindfulness tools via their app, making it indispensable for those struggling with stress and anxiety.

Calm Homepage

Calm Homepage

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How did Alex come up with the idea for Calm?

Alex Tew's journey to creating Calm began with a personal struggle and realization about the importance of mental wellness. After achieving unexpected success with the Million Dollar Homepage, Alex was overwhelmed by the demands and stresses of his newfound fame and subsequent entrepreneurial ventures. This led him to neglect his mental health and meditation practices, which he had valued since his teenage years.

In seeking relief from the chaos, Alex returned to...

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