HealthTech
Singapore VC firm True Global Ventures invests $8.3M into US healthcare blockchain firm Chronicled
Singapore venture capital firm True Global Ventures (TGV) has invested $8.3 million into United States-based healthcare technology firm Chronicled via its a blockchain-focused equity fund True Global Ventures 4 Plus (TGV4 Plus) Fund. In addition TGV4's investment, a Fortune 50 global technology giant and other private investors also contributed investment…
RECORNEA’s breakthrough corneal metal implant helps restore vision with clear and predictable clinical outcomes [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
Ophthalmology is a field of medicine where innovation has space to introduce highly innovative solutions through the use of new materials and designs to treat a number of clinical conditions currently under-served or with unsatisfactory clinical outcomes.
Indian healthcare platform GOQii raises $50M Series C funding from Sumeru Ventures, Modality and others
GOQii Inc announced Wednesday its Series C funding round of $50 million led by Sumeru Ventures. Modality (Digality) also participated the round. Other investors included 9 Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, funds advised by MegaDelta, Mitsui, The Times Group, Ascendo, Akbar Khan and Sanjay Narang. The venture debt funding was led by Blacksoil Capital and Trifecta…
Metaverse will play a key role in HealthTech, patient care & collaboration, says 8chili’s Aravind Upadhyaya [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
With the onset of pandemic, Digital Health has gained significant momentum both in terms of investment and adoption across the healthcare spectrum. Be it the use of immersive technologies like AR/VR for healthcare training, education, or collaboration to remote patient monitoring through wearables and digital therapeutics. Each of these areas has a…
Singapore health data verification platform Riverr bags $1M seed round from KSL Maritime Ventures and SEEDS Capital
Riverr has raised a $1 million seed round led by KSL Maritime Ventures. Enterprise Singapore’s SEEDS Capital also participated in the round. The fresh capital from maritime industry leaders will enable Riverr to accelerate its go-to-market roadmap with healthcare providers across Singapore, Philippines, India and Indonesia as it introduces its platform to…
Singapore health and wellness platform MindFi raises $2M to bring mind fitness to Asia Pacific workplaces
MindFi announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $2 million seed funding round that saw participation from existing investor M Venture Partners and Global Founders Capital fund. Carousell Co-Founder Marcus Tan, Carro Executive Kenji Narushima and Spin Co-Founder Derrick Ko also joined the round, among other prominent angel investors in United States and Asia. The…
Vietnamese healthtech firm Medici raises pre-Series A funding co-led by Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures
Medici has raised an undisclosed amount in its pre-Series A round co-led by Wavemaker Partners and Jungle Venture, with participation from its existing investor Insignia Ventures Partners. The company will use the fresh funds to scale up its insuretech footprint, expand its healthcare offering, and hire across different roles in the organization,
Indonesian healthtech platform Sirka raises $2.6M in seed funding co-led by AC Ventures and Wavemaker Group
Sirka has completed its $2.6 million seed funding round co-led by AC Ventures and Wavemaker Group. Sequoia, YC, Goodwater Capital, and several angel investors, such as ex-Sequoia’s Tim Lee and singer or entrepreneur Maudy Ayunda, also participated in the round. the funding received will be focused on building the largest and most active health community in…
Singapore healthtech startup Smarter Health raises $3.8M led by East Ventures
Singapore-based healthtech startup Smarter Health announced Monday that it has secured S$5.15 million ($3.81 million) in Series A funding led by East Ventures, with the participation of Orbit Malaysia, Citrine Capital HMI Group, and Emtek. The funds will be used primarily for product development and market expansion in Southeast Asia.
Pakistan health-tech startup Healthwire raises $3.3M to fuel expansion
Healthwire, has closed $3.3 million in funding. The round drew participation from 47 Ventures, Habib Bank Limited, Dilsons Private Limited and angel investors from Silicon Valley. The startup intends to use the funding to further fuel its growth and become the healthcare super app of Pakistan.
