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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. At the Times Network India Health Summit & Awards 2025, I had the pleasure of joining Dr. Abel George and Arvind Pachhapur for a panel on “𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲?” For me, the real power of AI lies in prevention. As I shared during the discussion: “𝘐𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 20–30 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢, 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵.” AI can connect the dots in ways we’ve never seen before, whether it’s uncovering health patterns unique to India or making care more precise, affordable, and accessible. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. The human lens, clinicians, caregivers, policymakers, remains essential. 𝗜 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. #AIinHealthcare #HealthTech #DataDrivenCare #FutureOfHealthcare #AIcare #HealthSummit

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 ₹𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Romita Mazumdar's journey demolishes every stereotype about privileged startup founders and overnight success. The investment banker transformed Foxtale from pandemic-era idea into India's fastest-growing D2C skincare empire, proving customer obsession creates unbreakable market dominance. From investment banking towers, Mazumdar engineered complete industry disruption. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 ₹𝟱𝟳.𝟰 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 2020 became Mazumdar's awakening year. When pandemic locked everyone indoors, she separated herself from dreamers and positioned among doers. Speaking to 3,000+ women and analyzing 100+ brands, Romita Mazumdar conducted the most extensive skincare research in Indian startup history. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 Mazumdar identified the fundamental flaw in India's skincare ecosystem – gap between global formulations and Indian skin needs. By making science-backed skincare accessible and affordable, she created a category-defining value proposition that resonated with millions. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Research to revenue dominance took just three years. Founded December 2021, Foxtale's Rs 83 crore revenue in FY24 represents 6X growth. The brand reports 150% growth in FY25, positioned to cross ₹300 crore. $57.4M funding across 6 rounds, culminating in $30 Mn Series C led by KOSÉ Corporation January 2025, validates Mazumdar's vision. Today's footprint – 5 lakh+ customers with 50% repeat rate – represents methodical expansion driven by efficacy. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟭. 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁: Speaking to 3,000+ women wasn't research – it was Mazumdar's MBA in genuine pain points, teaching her Indian consumers demand efficacy and instant gratification. 𝟮. 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: Efficacy-first formulations demonstrated sustainable D2C success requires substance over social media, creating unshakeable foundation for premium pricing. 𝟯. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: In India's relationship-driven beauty ecosystem, trust isn't nice-to-have - it's the only sustainable competitive advantage. 𝟰. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 50% repeat rates with 5 lakh+ customers revealed sustainable D2C growth requires product excellence, not acquisition excellence. Today, Mazumdar's empire proves investment banking rigor coupled with entrepreneurial execution creates extraordinary wealth! #skincareempire #business #businessempire #wealth

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The healthcare ecosystem in India presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for startups. The 4th Brij Round discussion with the founder of an India-focused health platform highlighted several crucial points for pitching investors in this complex market: Clarify Your Stakeholders and Sales Channels: It is essential to clearly articulate which stakeholder will be paying for your product and who will be responsible for making the sale. This demonstrates a clear understanding of the market dynamics. Justify Your Sales Channel: Go beyond identifying your sales channel. Explain why it is the most effective choice and what incentives are in place for that channel to succeed. Focus on Value and Retention, Not Just Technology: While your technology is important, your pitch should focus on the tangible value you provide to the user and the strategies you will employ for user retention. Provide Clear ROI Calculations: India is a price-sensitive and value-conscious market. A well-articulated calculation of the return on investment for your customers is not just a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. Keep Your Initial Presentation Focused: Avoid overwhelming investors with too much information in the first meeting. The primary objective of your initial pitch is to convince them of your vision and the viability of your business. Further details can be discussed in subsequent meetings. Navigating the Indian healthcare market requires a nuanced approach. A pitch that addresses these key points will be significantly more compelling to investors. #Healthcare #HealthTech #Startup #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #India #Pitching

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🚀 Funding Update in the Indian Startup Ecosystem Mumbai-based Luma fertility, a tech-enabled fertility care startup, has successfully raised $4 million in seed funding, led by Peak XV Partners (via its Surge program), along with participation from notable investors like Ameera Shah (Metropolis Healthcare) and Vijay Taparia (B2V Ventures). Founded by Neha K Motwani, Luma Fertility is building a patient-first platform to offer end-to-end reproductive care—covering IVF, fertility assessments, egg freezing, at-home diagnostics, and more. The startup is leveraging technology and empathy to modernize fertility services in India. 📍 With a flagship clinic in Bandra West, Mumbai, Luma now aims to expand across multiple cities over the next two years. This is yet another sign of rising investor confidence in healthtech and femtech sectors in India. As a funding consultant, I closely track such movements and assist businesses in navigating their own equity and debt funding journeys. 📩 If you're a startup or growing company looking to raise capital or explore funding options, feel free to connect. #FundingNews #StartupFunding #SeedFunding #LumaFertility #PeakXV #HealthTech #FemTech #IndianStartups #Linkedin #techindia #healthcare

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Healthtech-focussed VC firm W Health Ventures has launched its second fund with a target corpus of $70 Mn (INR 609 Cr) for its second India-focused fund to back healthcare startups in the country. W Health Ventures, in collaboration with 2070 Health, will use the fund to build 8–10 early-stage healthcare startups over the next four years, said managing partner Pankaj Jethwani. They plan to invest ₹26–40 crore ($3–5 million) in each company, with extra funds set aside for future rounds. Pankaj Jethwani, MD MBA | Gaurav Porwal | Bhavesh Hemani | Ashish Singh Ajay Sondhi | Prakash Patel, M.D. | Mahadevan (Mahad) Narayanamoni Read full article link in the comment 👇 #WHealthVentures #HealthCare #VentureCapital #Fund #StartupNews

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"Our patients want innovative solutions!" Actually… your patients want to book appointments without friction. Healthcare providers often invest in: ❌ Custom telehealth platforms with low adoption ❌ Branded apps that patients never download ❌ Patient portals that require training to use In India, the biggest health apps ever built reached a maximum of 5 million users. WhatsApp reaches 850 million users. That's a 170x difference in reach. Here’s what actually drives return: ✅ Appointment booking that takes under 60 seconds ✅ Automated reminders that reduce no-shows by 40%+ ✅ Lab results delivered instantly through Whatsapp ✅ Patient questions answered without overwhelming front desk I've seen clinics launch custom apps with every feature imaginable and end up with a 15% adoption rate across their existing patient base. Same clinic adds WhatsApp booking and within one week, over 60% of appointments come through a platform patients already check multiple times a day. This is what operational efficiency looks like. One solution required you to change patient behavior AND train your staff. The other automated repetitive tasks and met patients where they already were. You’re not "settling for less innovation.” Innovation removes friction so well, you forget the technology is even there.

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How OPD benefits reduced the hospitalization costs In 2024, over 15 million health policies were sold by stand-alone insurers in India. Sounds impressive, right? But here’s the twist: Most of these policies don’t cover OPD (Outpatient Department) costs. But, why should that worry you? Because a massive chunk of healthcare expenses—doctor visits, lab tests, prescriptions occur without hospitalization. Medicines alone make up 60.3% of total outpatient expenses. 12% of OPD claims are related to pregnancy and postnatal care expenses. Yet most retail OPD plans don't cover them. So, who ends up paying for this? Employees. Families. You and me. The good news is: More and more are realizing just how valuable and beneficial OPD benefits can be. The share of policies offering OPD coverage has grown from 5% in FY21 to 20% in FY24. This shift is helping millions of Indians reduce unnecessary expenses. Here’s how OPD benefits are cutting down hospitalization costs: - Better Disease Tracking: Regular check-ups prevent sudden health issues. - Cost Control: OPD care is far cheaper than hospital stays. - Preventive Action: Early screenings catch problems before they escalate. - Broader Care: Eye, dental, and mental health are no longer neglected. - Faster Access: Specialists without delay. The result? Fewer hospitalizations. More confident employees. Smarter spending. And forward-thinking companies are catching on. So here’s the big question: Are you still offering yesterday’s benefits in today’s world? If yes, it’s time to upgrade your health insurance policies. At Visit Health, we simplify OPD integration: Giving your team easy, cashless access to everyday care. From doctor consultations to lab work, all under one roof. Let’s build a future where healthcare starts early—not just at the hospital. Drop me a message if you're ready to transform how your people experience care. #EmployeeBenefits #OPDCoverage #HealthInsurance #OPDBenefits

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Thrilled to share that Uolo has raised $7M in a Pre-Series B round, led by global EdTech fund Five Sigma, with continued support from Blume Ventures and Morphosis, and Alicorn. For us, this milestone is not just capital raised—it is a reaffirmation of our belief that AI in education must be built inside the school system, not outside it. Every school leader tells us the same truth: Learning can sometimes be fun, but it is always hard. The real challenge is adherence. Schools solve adherence during the day. With our AI powered curricular programs, we extend that structure into the home—helping students maintain consistency, build habits, and stay motivated beyond classroom hours. Today, Uolo’s AI-powered curricular programs support 2,500+ schools and 1.1 million paying students across India. This funding will help us:  • Expand school partnerships across the country  • Strengthen our GenAI-based learning companions  • Deepen our integrated learning ecosystem so the school-to-home learning loop stays intact India has ~25 crore K–12 students, nearly half in private schools—one of the strongest indicators of the country’s aspirations. The opportunity to build trusted, school-aligned AI that genuinely improves learning outcomes has never been greater. A big thank you to Peter Mobbs and the Five Sigma team for their conviction, and to our long-term partners Blume Ventures, Morphosis Venture Capital for their continued belief. And most importantly—thank you to the school leaders, teachers, parents, and students who make this mission meaningful every single day - Ankur Pandey, Pallav Pandey

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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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So inspiring to see how grassroots innovations are transforming rural healthcare across India. From boat clinics in the Sundarbans to bike ambulances in Jharkhand, these initiatives prove that access to quality healthcare doesn’t have to be a privilege—it can be a reality with the right approach. Efforts like e-doctor clinics, proxy doctors, and Mission ICU are addressing critical gaps, bringing specialist care, diagnostics, and emergency support to the most underserved regions. Bridging the healthcare divide isn’t just about technology—it’s about accessibility, trust, and community-driven solutions. By integrating eClinics, trained health workers, and virtual consultations, the goal is to ensure quality healthcare reaches every doorstep, no matter how remote. Read more about these inspiring initiatives: https://lnkd.in/g-_m5Bfw #CureBay #HealthcareforAll

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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 “𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥!!" - 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧? Huge shoutout to the HeyDoc AI team and Clearmedi Healthcare for announcing India’s first hospital powered end-to-end by agentic AI care agents. But let’s pause for a second — What does an “agentic hospital” even mean? And why should we care? 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐧… 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. - People tracking tasks, following up on labs, coordinating care, checking vitals, moving data between systems, reminding others to do things, making sure escalations don’t get missed. - It works but only because clinicians are constantly patching the operational gaps themselves. 𝐀𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥. Instead of relying on humans to manually push the workflow forward, 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: 1. auto-monitoring patient status 2. flagging deterioration before nurses see it 3. queuing labs, meds, consults 4. chasing pending tasks 5. predicting what each patient will need next 6. coordinating across departments without “handoff black holes” 7. surfacing evidence, orders, summaries in real time 8. reducing delays caused by human bottlenecks In short: "a hospital that thinks, learns, and acts — not just records" That’s the promise HeyDoc AI is building toward. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚? Because Indian hospitals run at extreme volume and chronic understaffing. 𝐀𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧: 1. shrink the admin + coordination overhead 2. reduce missed follow-ups 3. prevent avoidable deterioration 4. lighten clinician workload 5. improve discharge readiness 6. reduce readmissions through proactive alerts 7. enable “care without friction” even at scale This isn’t just digital transformation. It’s a shift from workflows powered by people → workflows powered by intelligence And Clearmedi Healthcare stepping in to pilot this at a multi-specialty level? That’s a bold signal of what’s coming. Massive congratulations to the HeyDoc AI team — this is the kind of experimentation our ecosystem needs. I’m planning to write more about agentic AI in hospitals this week — Would you like a deeper dive on use cases, risks, and what an AI-first hospital stack actually looks like? Found this intriguing? Follow the curated network of 5k+ healthtech professionals The Healthtech Collective who engage on topics like these in our community: https://lnkd.in/gqbpj-Nu The Healthtech Collective Dr. Mrudula Bhalke Bharat Gera Dr. Raunaq Pradhan Dr. Karan Gupta Mrinal Tyagi Navneet Bali

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With over 11,000 startups, India’s healthtech sector is brimming with talent. But a shortage of early-stage capital is pushing promising ventures overseas. This sector needs more than funding. It needs better infrastructure, public procurement support, and founders who can balance tech brilliance with business savvy. The good news is that 2025 is seeing a funding revival, and the ecosystem is warming up. With the right push—smart capital, supportive policy, and a shift towards commercial thinking—India could become the global hub for healthtech. The foundation is here. It’s time to build on it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-65ANC5 #Healthtech #StartupIndia #Innovation #Deeptech #MakeInIndia #EarlyStageFunding

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Healthtech platform MedySeva, which provides tele and in person doctor consultations in rural and semi urban areas, has raised Rs 4 crore in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The startup will use the raised capital to expand its phygital healthcare clinics across tier 2 and 3 cities in India, strengthen its telemedicine platform to service a much higher number of patients, scale up its digital infra, drive marketing campaign to grow awareness and patient outreach and engagement program and to build an on-ground operations and clinical support team. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/d8wzn23Q #healthtech #healthcare #funding #investors #investment #startup #indianstartupnews

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"To IPO or not to IPO" – the question every VC backed founder must answer. In the latest episode of The ASYMMETRIC Podcast, Chirag Taneja Shantanu Deshpande and me, sat down with Kashyap Chanchani (KC) of The Rainmaker Group (TRMG) to unpack the evolving landscape for late-stage, venture-backed startups in India This conversation offers a candid, data-backed look at what it really takes to build towards a public listing in today’s market. 💡 Key insights for founders: – Why growth still matters, but context, comparables matter more – How Indian public markets are now offering real benchmarks for tech companies – The implications of valuation resets (Urban Company, Zepto, Zomato, and more) – What public investors reward: governance, consistency, and capital discipline – Why founder-market fit shifts dramatically post-listing From structuring your financials to managing expectations on valuation, this episode is packed with practical guidance for anyone navigating the next phase of startup building. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dti9MXgT

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India’s healthtech system has its share of chronic pain points — from access to affordability. But, can AI help treat the symptoms and the root cause? Yashish Dahiya, Co-founder & CEO of Policybazaar.com, sits down with Shradha Sharma to discuss about Policy Bazaar's new initiative PB Healthcare's radical vision for Indian healthcare and explore how AI could be the real game-changer for healthcare in India. Tune in for your daily check-up on innovation in the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dQZBU-cJ Read more: https://lnkd.in/du5KVbmH

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We’re seeing a quiet evolution in how healthtech is being imagined in India — Some clear directional shifts are emerging 👇 🧱 1. Full-stack is in Founders are moving beyond marketplace models. They're building full-stack, vertically integrated care — combining discovery, diagnostics, consultation, treatment, and even financing. 🏥 2. Specialty care is getting unbundled Orthopedics, fertility, oncology, mental health, dermatology, and sleep care are being rebuilt ground-up — often with digital-first entry points. 💊 3. Infra & SaaS layers are emerging quietly From insurance infra to clinic management, India is seeing a rise in “health infra-as-a-service”. 🧪 4. Testing & diagnostics are going decentral Founders are rethinking diagnostics from the ground up — cheaper, faster, home-based, AI-powered. Huge focus on early screening for chronic and terminal conditions. 📦 5. Outcomes > App downloads The best founders are obsessing over one thing: can I prove better outcomes? They’re designing workflows that work across tech + ops + people. They’re treating CAC as a function of LTV via care quality. 🏥 6. The “Offline vs Online” “Where do I need presence to build trust, and where can tech scale outcomes?” Emerging playbooks: Digital-first, offline-enabled: → Sugar.fit, Orthos, Pristyn — tech-led but own physical delivery touchpoints Offline-first, tech-layered: → Karkinos, Cloudnine — infra-led models with digital care coordination Trust is earned offline, especially in critical care Retention is scaled online, through personalization, reminders, continuity, and community 🧠 7. From content → community → care Especially in niche, high-trust verticals (fertility, PCOS, mental health), the best founders are: → Starting with expert-led content → Nurturing support groups (Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord) → Converting to care products only after trust is built This is care via community — and it’s sticky. If you're building/thinking on any of the above, i'd love to chat :) With Nandini & Divita

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