HealthTech

Singapore’s MiyaHealth to expand globally starting with Europe & Asia, digitalizing healthcare systems

In an interview, Rajentheran also shared about MiyaHealth’s plans and strategies moving forward. He also shared his views about the healthcare and HealthTech industry.

India’s Good Health Clinic raises $10M Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital

India-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) health-tech startup Good Health Clinic (GHC) has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Left Lane Capital. Existing investors such as Khosla Ventures, Quiet Capital, and Weekend Fund also participated in this round.

Prudential partners Google Cloud for healthcare and financial security in Asia and Africa

Global insurance group Prudential plc (Prudential) and Google Cloud announced Tuesday a strategic partnership to enhance health and financial inclusion for communities across Asia and Africa.

India’s Lissun raises $1M Pre-Seed round from IvyCap Ventures and others

Lissun, an India-based full-stack solution for mental and emotional healthcare, has announced close of its $1 million Pre-Seed fundraise round. The round led by IvyCap Ventures witnessed participation from syndicates like We Founder Circle and Supermorpheous.

Singapore’s Docquity raises $44M series C round led by Itochu Corporation

Singapore-based health tech firm Docquity announced Monday that it has raised a total of $44 million in its Series C financing round, led by existing investor Japan's Itochu Corporation who invested $32 million in the round. Other investors supporting this round included iGlobe Partners, Alkemi, Global Brain, KDV and Infocom.

Indonesia’s KLAR Smile bags $4.55M pre-series A funding co-led by AC Ventures and East Ventures

Klar Smile, an oral wellness startup in Indonesia, announced Tuesday that it raised a $4.5 million pre-series A funding round co-led by AC Ventures and East Ventures. Other participating investors included Venturra Discovery, and several angel investors.

Malaysia’s BookDoc Founder & CEO Chevy Beh dies

Founded in August 2015, BookDoc has expanded to five countries – Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Thailand – and 20 cities.

India’s Mojocare secures $20M Series A funding Led by B Capital and others

Mojocare, an India-based full-stack health and wellness clinic, said Tuesday it has raised $20.6 million in a Series A fundraising round led by B Capital’s Ascent Fund and existing investors Chiratae Ventures, Sequoia India’s Surge, and Better Capital.

Singapore’s HealthTech firm Qritive aims to improve cancer diagnosis through AI [Q&A]

In the interview, Sathe also shared his views on the overall MedTech industry in Southeast Asia. Contrary to the general perception that it is often dominated by the western or advanced nations, he expects startups in Asia and Southeast Asia could completely transform the industry.

Singapore’s MiyaHealth raises additional pre-series A funding for global expansion

MiyaHealth, a Singapore-based HealthTech start-up, has raised an undisclosed sum in additional funding from leading healthcare and technology investors including HealthXCapital, Central Capital Ventura, and SEEDS Capital. The fresh funds will be used to accelerate the company’s product development, hiring, and expansion plans.