HealthTech
InnovaTalk Webinar recap: Understanding medication-gut microbiome interactions
The July InnovaTalk Webinar hosted by the VinFuture Foundation highlighted the most recent research endeavors in understanding the interaction between medication drugs and the human gut microbiome, their implications on various complications including Antimicrobial Resistance and malnutrition, and challenges and opportunities to expand microbiome research…
Gobi Partners bolsters HealthTech portfolio to $11.8M in Greater Bay ASEAN
Pan-Asian venture capital firm Gobi Partners has bolstered its HealthTech portfolio with an aggregate investment of $11.8 million, spreading across 12 dynamic startups within China's Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Southeast Asia - or ‘Greater Bay ASEAN’.
Thailand’s HD secures investment from FEBE Ventures to fuel expansion into Vietnam
HD, the healthcare and surgery marketplace based in Thailand, has announced a significant investment from FEBE Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm based in Vietnam. This strategic partnership further strengthens HD’s position as the go-to platform for accessible and affordable healthcare services and elective surgeries in the Southeast Asia……
Alpro Pharmacy partners GrabExpress for on-demand prescription medication deliveries in Malaysia
Malaysia’s prescription pharmacy chain Alpro Pharmacy has launched its door-to-door prescription medication delivery in partnership with GrabExpress, Grab Malaysia’s on-demand delivery service. The collaboration aims to provide the much-needed support for stay-alone elderlies, chronic-illness patients and parents of young children, who might find leaving…
Reverse aging and geroscience: Extending healthspan for a thriving future
Reverse aging and #geroscience offer exciting possibilities for extending the #health span of individuals and revolutionizing our approach to aging. While many interventions are still in the early stages of development and require further research, the progress made in understanding the underlying biology of aging brings hope for future breakthroughs. As…
Singapore’s Aevice Health secures investment from East Ventures for expansion
Aevice Health, a provider of remote respiratory monitoring solutions for the healthcare continuum based in Singapore, has on Monday announced that it has raised undisclosed funding from East Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on Southeast Asia.
Singapore healthtech startup Speedoc partners Parkway Shenton to expand medical care reach
Singapore healthtech start-up Speedoc has on Wednesday announced a partnership with Singapore’s primary healthcare provider Parkway Shenton. The partnership intends to leverage Speedoc's expertise in providing hospital-level care and expand care options for patients of Parkway Shenton, extending their reach into the community while providing medical care…
Singapore’s VentureBlick secures $2.6M for first two startups
VentureBlick, a Singapore-based venture platform for healthcare innovation, has announced the successful closure of its first two deals, securing a total of $2.6 million for two startups despite a challenging funding environment.
Singapore’s NDR Medical Technology automated robotic device gets FDA clearance
NDR Medical Technology, an artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered interventional robotics company in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced that its automated robotic device automated needle targeting system (ANT)-X has been granted FDA 510(k) clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Singapore’s Lion TCR secures $40M in Series B2 financing led by Chinese investors
Lion TCR, a Singapore-based clinical-stage T-cell immunotherapy company, has announced the successful completion of its $40 million Series B2 financing round. Guangzhou Industrial Investment and Capital Operation Holding Group Ltd. led the financing with participation from Guangzhou Guoju Investment and CSPC NARD Capital Fund.
