Danish Ahmed

Aster's Bold Bet: Challenging Apollo for the Top Spot Aster DM Healthcare aims to become India’s largest hospital chain, targeting over 30% growth in bed capacity post its merger with Blackstone-backed Quality Care India. It will operate over 10,300 beds, surpassing Apollo Hospitals’s hospital bed count (10,187). Strategic Expansion Beyond Metros Aster is aggressively entering Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, shifting focus from metro-centric super-specialty models. This reflects a broader industry pivot—from 90% of #cardiacinterventions once concentrated in 4-5 metros to a wider national dispersion of care demand. Merger Synergies to Drive Margins & Utilisation Post-merger, Aster expects margin expansion from 20.5% to 23–24% EBITDA via operational synergies: better supply chain integration, improved occupancy, and cost efficiencies. Full benefits will emerge over 18–24 months. Revenues: Comparing the Giants While Apollo reported ₹22,027 Cr in FY25 revenue, over 50% stems from its retail pharmacy—making Aster’s ₹9,000 Cr pure hospital revenue (post-merger) a significant competitive marker in the core hospital segment. Implications for Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare & #Apollo The shift to underserved geographies, focus on organic and inorganic growth, and an asset-light margin-focused approach by Aster DM Healthcare sets a new benchmark. Should larger players rethink their expansion playbooks, especially where core hospital revenue growth lags behind diversified segments like diagnostics or pharmacy?

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Expanding Excellence in Aesthetic Healthcare Across UAE, Middle East & Africa The global demand for advanced aesthetic and wellness services is growing rapidly, driven by rising consumer expectations for quality, safety, and innovation. At AVIISS Healthcare, we provide end-to-end advisory solutions for investors, entrepreneurs, and operators looking to establish or scale aesthetic clinics in dynamic markets. Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of clinic development: 1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): We help investors identify high-value opportunities, conduct due diligence, structure transactions, and manage post-merger integration to ensure long-term success. 2. Commissioning of Aesthetic Clinics: From facility design and licensing to clinical protocols and operational readiness, AVIISS Healthcare ensures every clinic is launched with world-class standards, compliance, and patient safety at its core. 3. Business Development & Growth Strategy: We craft sustainable business models that optimize service lines including dermatology, laser, injectables, and wellness offerings, ensuring strong revenue generation and market differentiation. 4. Strategic Marketing & Brand Positioning: Our tailored marketing strategies build strong brand identities, enhance visibility, and create lasting trust with patients seeking premium aesthetic care. With a proven footprint in UAE and Africa, AVIISS Healthcare partners with stakeholders to transform aesthetic visions into profitable, patient-focused realities. Let’s connect to explore how we can build or expand your aesthetic clinic with strategic precision and impact. #AVIISSHealthcare #AestheticHealthcare #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessDevelopment #HealthcareConsulting #UAE #India #Africa

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Healthtech Startups Are Raising Millions — and Still Failing. In the last 18 months, Indian healthtech startups raised over ₹9,000 crore (~$1.1B) in funding. And yet — 🔻 Over 70% of them are pre-revenue 🔻 Nearly 1 in 3 have pivoted more than twice 🔻 At least 22 funded startups shut down between 2023–2024 (despite raising seed to Series A rounds) Because raising money has become a milestone. But survival isn’t success. ⸻ What’s going wrong? 🚨 Founders raise to survive, not to scale 🚨 MVPs are built for demo days — not doctors 🚨 AI is slapped on dashboards — with zero clinical validation 🚨 ₹30–₹50 crore burn before first revenue 🚨 CACs rising 4x faster than LTV in Tier 1 cities 🚨 No real adoption, no last-mile trust, no recurring usage And when investor pressure hits? They start slashing teams, cutting features, and hunting for acquirers. ⸻ Meanwhile, a quiet exception is rewriting the playbook. 📍 No venture capital 📍 No vanity metrics 📍 Just 100 crore+ in real revenue, and climbing That company is Clinics on Cloud. A bootstrapped healthtech model solving for the real India — ✅ Remote villages ✅ Industrial workers ✅ Government health missions ✅ School children and women in underserved areas Through a network of Health ATMs, digital diagnostics, and clinical intelligence, Clinics on Cloud is delivering over 30,000 checkups per week — with outcomes, not just app downloads. ⸻ This is what a purpose-led, product-first company looks like: 🎉Built by real-world healthcare experience 🎉Profitable since year one 🎉Operational across 18+ states 🎉Trusted by public health bodies and private sector employers 🎊 All without raising a single rupee from VCs ⸻ 📊 While others burn ₹50 crore to find PMF, Clinics on Cloud built a ₹100 crore business by solving actual health gaps — not investor expectations. ⸻ 💡 Here’s the truth: India doesn’t need 100 more healthtech apps. It needs 10 companies that actually deliver healthcare. Raising funding is easy. Building a purpose-driven, profitable, scalable healthcare company is not. And that’s exactly why Clinics on Cloud is the company to watch. #healthtech #startups #digitalhealth #vcfunding #bootstrapped #clinicsoncloud #impactdriven #AIinhealthcare #ruralhealthcare #clinicaloutcomes #founders Clinics On Cloud Abhay Agarwal

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WeClinic™ Homeopathy Sets ₹100 Crore Revenue Target 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰: WeClinic Homoeopathy is a Kanpur-based digital-first homoeopathy healthcare platform founded by Alok Katiyar and Dr. Deeksha Katiyar. The brand is expanding rapidly across India through a mix of teleconsultations and physical clinics, with a strong focus on regional-language accessibility. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: The company has been scaling through internal growth and strategic expansion. Its new revenue target of ₹100 crore in the next three years reflects increasing demand for digital homeopathy services and the company’s confidence in its growth model. Stay tuned for more updates on India’s fastest-growing homoeopathy platforms and their impact on accessible healthcare. Read more: startupveda.in #Startupveda #WeClinic #Homeopathy #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #RevenueGoal #GrowthStory #Teleconsultation #HealthcareIndia #StartupGrowth #Innovation #MedicalCare

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OHA's mission to establish 50 offline stores across India At One Health Assist (OHA), we have always believed that quality healthcare should not be a privilege but a right. Our journey started with the vision of creating an integrated healthcare ecosystem that bridges the gap between digital and physical healthcare services. Taking a significant step forward, we are proud to announce our ambitious mission: establishing 50 offline stores across India. These centers will serve as one-stop destinations for medical consultations, diagnostics, and wellness solutions, making healthcare more accessible and personalized for millions. Why this move? Because we understand that while digital healthcare is the future, human touch and accessibility remain irreplaceable. By bringing OHA’s expertise closer to communities, we are reinforcing our commitment to a healthier, more connected India. The road ahead is exciting, and we look forward to transforming the way healthcare is delivered in our country. Here’s to better health, everywhere! #OneHealthAssist #BridgingHealthcare #50StoresMission #HealthcareForAll

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At-home wellness services startup CURA CARE raises Rs 5 crore in pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC. Co-founded in January 2025 by Abhinav Kumar, Chinmay Mittal, and Dr. Paminder Singh, Cura Care aims to integrate oral wellness into India’s daily self-care routines through premium at-home dental services. The round also saw participation from friends, family, and angel investors including Shripad Nadkarni and the late Rohan Mirchandani. The funds will help Cura Care validate product-market fit and further enhance customer experience with DCI-certified dental care delivered at home. Since launch, the startup has served 1,000+ customers via at-home visits and oral wellness camps, with an NPS of over 90% and a 4.87 average customer rating. India’s wellness market is currently valued at $60 billion, and Cura Care is tapping into this space with a focus on hygiene, convenience, and safety. #curacare #oralhealth #healthtech #wellnessstartup #dentalcare #atservices #indianstartups #startupfunding #startupstory

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Healthtech unicorn Pristyn Care has launched three new super-speciality hospitals, two in Delhi (Safdarjung Enclave and Malviya Nagar) and one in Gurugram, bringing the total count of its owned hospitals to five within a span of 75 days. The three new hospitals have modular operating theatres, critical care units and specialised diagnostic labs. This new infrastructure will operate under the startup’s integrated healthcare ecosystem, which is designed to streamline treatment and recovery. Read more

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𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 $𝟮𝟬𝗠 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗫𝗩! Big news in India’s digital pharmacy space! Truemeds, which helps customers save on medicines by recommending cost-effective generics, has secured $20M in its Series C extension round from Peak XV Partners. This funding will fuel Truemeds’ mission to make healthcare affordable and accessible for millions, taking on giants like PharmEasy and Tata 1mg. #Healthtech #DigitalPharmacy #FundingNews #AffordableHealthcare Peak XV Partners #India Opulix Advisory Services https://lnkd.in/gcqd4wzA

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