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A therapist-in-training putting on the SynPhNe device on a volunteer's head
By  Adam Ang 08:17 pm March 19, 2024
A medtech spin off from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has raised $5 million in a recent Series A funding round by Event Horizon Technologies, a member of the Nadathur Group from India.  SynPhNe (Synergistic Physio-Neuro Platform) claims to be the world's first connected wearable solution that trains both brain and muscle simultaneously in one system, supporting the rehabilitation...
Investors and their business partners coming to a deal
By  Adam Ang 08:36 pm March 12, 2024
The health technology segment in India, which comprises about 10,000 startups, is projected to triple in value by 2028 as investors shift their focus towards businesses that can withstand economic disruptions. A new report by global management consultant Bain & Company, in collaboration with Indian healthcare-focused venture fund HealthQuad, delved into the local healthcare innovation market...
A person in a wheelchair holding a child
By  Adam Ang 02:34 am March 12, 2024
Melbourne-based startup Kismet has received $8.2 million in seed funding from a round led by tech investors Prosus Ventures and Airtree Ventures.  WHAT IT DOES Founded in 2023, Kismet has built a community engagement ecosystem that digitally connects care receivers, caregivers, health insurance, and healthcare providers in the in-home, disabled and aged segments worldwide.  Its web and mobile-...
A laptop showing Heidi Clinician's AI-powered features
By  Adam Ang 01:58 am November 15, 2023
Melbourne-based health tech startup Heidi Health has raised A$10 million ($6.5 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blackbird Ventures.  Hostplus, Hesta, Wormhole Capital, Archangel Ventures, Possible Ventures and Saniel Ventures also participated in this investing round.  This brings its total investments to date to A$15 million ($9.7 million); Blackbird Ventures also led its seed funding...
A patient wearing Nutromics' lab-in-a-patch device
By  Adam Ang 01:08 am June 8, 2023
Diagnostics company Nutromics has raised A$11 million ($7 million) ahead of its Series A funding round later this year. WHAT IT'S FOR The company has been raising funds for the imminent commercialisation of its continuous diagnostic monitoring technology. Established in 2017, Nutromics has been developing a "lab-in-a-patch," which uses DNA sensor technology to track multiple targets, such as...
ORA's range of telehealth brands
By  Adam Ang 03:23 am May 19, 2023
Singapore-headquartered telehealth company ORA has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round – touted to be the largest telehealth funding in Southeast Asia to date – led by TNB Aura and Antler. The round was also participated by Gobi Partners, Kairous Capital, and GMA Ventures. WHAT IT DOES ORA runs a vertically-integrated telehealth platform that delivers over 250,000 consultations since...
Aktivolabs mobile health apps
By  Adam Ang 03:01 am December 16, 2022
Singapore-based insurtech Aktivolabs gains $10M in Series A funding Aktivolabs, a Singaporean health tech startup, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Mitsui & Co., Adaptive Capital Partners and Enterprise Singapore's investment arm SEEDS Capital. The investing round was also joined by HH Investments and Govin Capital. Founded in 2017, the company provides individualised...
Ubie's AI symptom checker app for patients
By  Adam Ang 11:34 pm December 8, 2022
Japanese health tech startup Ubie has snapped up $19 million more in an extended Series C funding round. The round was joined by Sogo Medical Co., AAIC Investment, Japan Impact Investment II Limited Partnership, Rakuten Capital, Shoko Chukin Bank, Japan Finance Corporation, and Mizuho Bank. This adds to the $26 million raised in its first Series C round in August, which now totals $45 million. To...
Igloo website
By  Adam Ang 02:27 am November 30, 2022
Singapore-based insurance technology company Igloo has received $27 million in an extended Series B funding round led by InsuResilience Investment Fund II, which is managed by BlueOrchard Finance, along with Women’s World Banking Asset Management, Finnfund, La Maison and Cathay Innovation. This brings its total proceeds from its Series B round to $46 million. It initially raised $19 million in...
IZIon24, pocket insurance app by Ideal Life
By  Adam Ang 02:20 am November 29, 2022
Ideal Life, an insurance technology company in Vietnam, has recently launched its mobile insurtech app. Called IZIon24, the app allows users to browse and choose from a list of insurance products, purchase and manage their policies, and claim compensation.  With an intuitive interface, it also allows users to compare insurance packages and easily understand each product's purpose and benefits. ...