HealthTech
Japan’s Olympus Corporation launches $50M venture capital fund to strengthen MedTech leadership
Olympus Corporation has announced the establishment of Olympus Innovation Ventures to invest in pioneering startups with innovative technologies that improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs and enhance the quality of life for patients.
India health & wellness startup Mosaic Wellness raises $24M in Series A led by Sequoia Capital India
Mosaic was founded in 2020 with the vision of delivering consumer-centric, vertically integrated, and affordable digital healthcare platforms, which led to the birth of Manmatters in May 2020 and Bodywise in May 2021, which are focused on curated services and products for Men’s health and Women’s Health respectively.
Singapore’s Doctor Anywhere acquires Thailand’s largest telemedicine platform Doctor Raksa
The acquisition will also support Doctor Anywhere’s growth trajectory and enhance the group’s regional strategy of enabling borderless healthcare.
Singapore HealthTech HeartVoice acquires Integrated Wellness Clinic to combine tech capabilities with medical expertise
Through this acquisition, HeartVoice strengthens its team with the addition of a medical arm consisting of family physicians, qualified nurses, and sophisticated patient service officers.
Malaysia-based telemedicine firm DOC2US expands to Myanmar
DOC2US is also actively talking to other partners in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to improve the accessibility to healthcare in those countries.
Mekong Capital invests $15M into Vietnam-based genetic testing firm Gene Solutions
Gene Solutions is the sixth investee company announced by Mekong Enterprise Fund IV.
From TechInnovation 2021, here are some groundbreaking tech that could revolutionize industries and change the world
The event, presented by IPI, returns for its 10th edition this year as a digital event that will run around the clock from September 28 to 30, 2021. 160 international exhibitors will present over 400 technologies in the virtual TechInnovation exhibition, with the goal of enabling eco-friendly consumption, improving food production, and securing people’s…
Telehealth and online pharmacies are leading the growth in the healthcare industry, says Doctor Anywhere’s Lim Wai Mun [Q&A]
In this interview with Lim Wai Mun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Doctor Anywhere, we learn how digital solutions are changing the habits of Southeast Asians when it comes to health. Whereas previously we only sought medical attention when we encounter major health issues, the availability of digital solutions has become an empowering tool for us…
L Catterton-backed dental firm Zenyum plans expansion across Asia as clear aligners gain popularity
Zenyum's fundraising and expansion plans come as clear aligners are gaining popularity across Asia and Southeast Asia, trailing trends in the US and Europe. Since its founding in 2018, Zenyum said the company has grown exponentially, seeing a 4x revenue increase in 2020 alone.
Funding, talent & decision-making are the biggest challenges for innovators, says SoftBank Ventures Asia’s JP Lee [Q&A]
In this TechNode Global Q&A with JP Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of SBVA, he discusses the trends shaping innovation in the region, as well as the challenges faced by innovators, including talent, resources, and decision-making. He believes that there is a big opportunity for innovators to deliver value to both consumer and enterprise…
