Healthtech Investors Shift Focus to Innovative Sectors in Healthcare Technology
Emerging Trends in Healthtech Investment
Healthtech investors are increasingly turning their attention to innovative areas within healthcare technology.
Focus Beyond Traditional Sectors
The initial years of health tech investment predominantly flowed into segments such as e-pharmacy, diagnostics, and digital health insurance.
- Cross-Border Tech Providers: Investors are eyeing platforms that facilitate healthcare solutions abroad.
- Single-Specialty Healthcare: Dedicated services for chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity are becoming lucrative.
Insights from Industry Leaders
Namit Chugh, Partner at W Health Ventures, shared insights on their investment strategy: “A part of our thesis is a vertically integrated single specialty, which includes doctor appointments, care plans, coaching, D2C products for that disease area…”
Investment Landscape
Only $931 million of the $7.6 billion raised by Indian startups in 2023 has gone to health-tech start-ups. Major rounds include:
- Qure.ai: Medical imaging AI startup raised $65 million.
- Acko: Insurance startup acquired chronic care management firm OneCare.
Future Opportunities
The fund also seeks investments in clinical process outsourcing, identifying potential in administrative roles managed by Indian professionals abroad.
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