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W Health Ventures closes Rs 550-Cr Fund II to to back high-growth health startups Commenting on the fund’s strategy, Managing Partner Pankaj Jethwani, MD MBA explained that the firm co-founds companies from inception, enabling founders to tackle underserved areas with deep operational involvement. “Our Fund I portfolio has already impacted 25 million lives globally, and we aim to scale this to a billion lives over the next two decades,” he added. Read more :- https://lnkd.in/g29qnckH #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareStartups #HealthcareVC #HealthTech #PreventiveHealthcare

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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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Bharat’s Last Week: 10 Headlines That Shaped the Ecosystem 🎯 🔷 Sukino Continuum Care Raises $31M Led by Bessemer Venture Partners   The healthcare startup will expand managed care services, strengthening India’s integrated health delivery ecosystem. 🔷 SEBI Clears Kissht’s ₹1,000 Cr IPO   The digital lending platform gets regulatory nod for its public market debut, marking a milestone for fintech listings. 🔷 Healthians Founder Deepak Sahni Commits $10M to Young Founders   The entrepreneur pledges capital to back India’s next wave of startup talent over the next three years. 🔷 Truva Raises $9M from Stellaris Venture Partners & Orios Venture Partners Ventures   The fresh funding will help the startup scale operations and accelerate product innovation. 🔷 RenewCred Raises ₹4.25 Cr Seed Round   The climate-tech startup aims to remove 2 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions over 14 years. 🔷 Wint Wealth Secures $27.7M Series B Led by Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India   The wealthtech platform strengthens its retail investment offerings with fresh institutional backing. 🔷 Emversity Raises $30M Series A Led by Premji Invest   The edtech startup will expand its experiential learning platform and deepen enterprise partnerships. 🔷Nexus Select Trust Eyes $250M Overseas Raise   The Blackstone-backed retail REIT plans to expand its portfolio with fresh international capital. 🔷 India Urges Quick Commerce Platforms to Drop 10-Minute Delivery   Regulators push for safer gig work practices, likely ending the “10-minute” moniker across platforms. 🔷 Kairon Capital Debuts with ₹200 Cr Consumer-Focused Fund   Founded by ex-Amazon India executive Deepankur Malhotra, the VC firm will back emerging consumer brands. ✨ Start your week with sharp insights into India’s startup funding, tech pivots, and policy shifts. #TheMondayEdition #StartupPulse #TechTracker #FundingWatch #IndiaEcosystem #LegalWiz

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W Health Ventures announces Rs 550 Cr First Close for Fund II to Power India’s Healthcare Innovation Founded in 2019, led by Pankaj Jethwani, MD MBA, W Health Ventures is doubling down on healthcare innovation with the Rs 550 Cr first close of its Rs 630 Cr Fund II. * Model: Company creation & incubation * Focus: AI-healthcare, chronic care, oncology, geriatrics, preventive care * Cheque Size: Rs 30-50 Cr * Portfolio: Wysa, BeatO & cross-border health ventures (India-US) * Plan: Back 8-10 early-stage startups From building ventures from scratch to scaling impact-driven healthcare models, W Health is shaping a greener, tech-enabled future of care - where innovation meets accessibility. Gaurav Porwal | Harshit Tolasaria | Bhavesh Hemani | Tushar Sadhu | Anjali Menon | Ajay Sondhi | Amit Acharya 👉Follow The Unicorn Magazine for India’s startup world decoded-funding drops, founder stories, and fresh moves, daily under 100 words. #WHealthVentures #HealthcareStartups #Highlights #StartUpNews #TheUnicornMagazine

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Checkout this post on Medial - https://lnkd.in/dBJubzGZ Start-up : MediSetu – India’s Digital Health Bridge MediSetu is a multilingual digital health platform built for India, connecting patients across urban and rural areas with verified doctors, labs, pharmacies, and health services. Starting with a basic app and website in one region, users can book doctor consultations (video or in-person),... Read more on Medial App - India’s startup social media platform. #startup #digitalindia #helth #medisetu #lewonittechnology #doctor #founder #india #platform

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Healthtech startup Mave Health has raised $2.1 Mn (₹18 Cr) in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, with participation from All In Capital, Inuka Capital, Stanford Angels, among others.👇 Founded in 2023 by Dhawal Jain, Jai Sharma, and Aman Kumar, Mave Health develops non-invasive wearable headsets designed to improve focus, mood, and stress regulation by delivering low-intensity electrical signals to the brain using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) The startup intends to use the fresh capital to launch its wearable headset in the US and India as well as expanding its manufacturing capabilities. Currently operating in beta, Mave Health claims to have onboarded over 500 users after its public release last month. The device is currently available for pre-order in both markets, with shipping set to begin next month. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://4-2.co/3PsEkio #Inc42 #news #Healthtech #Startupfundings #MentalHealth

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𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 - 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝? Every patient deserves to truly understand their treatment, risks, and options. Yet, in India, poor patient adherence—linked to unclear or rushed consent—costs healthcare providers over ₹12,000 crore each year in avoidable complications and readmissions. What Makes Consent Truly “Informed”? > Capacity: The patient must be able to understand and make decisions about their care. > Clear Information: They need full details on treatments, risks, benefits, and alternatives. > Voluntary Choice: Their decision should be free from pressure or coercion. The Business Case for Better Consent > Reduced Risk: Strong consent processes cut litigation by 27% and improve patient satisfaction by 18% (AIIMS data). > Faster Claims: Proper documentation speeds up insurance processing. > Reputation Boost: Trustworthy hospitals attract more patients and medical tourists. However, there are challenges unique to India : > Hierarchical Doctor-Patient Relationships: Many patients hesitate to ask questions. > Family Influence: Decisions are often made by families, not just the patient. > Low Health Literacy: Many struggle to understand medical jargon. The main thing I want to say is that "informed consent" isn’t just a legal checkbox, but a way to build trust, improve outcomes, and stand out as a patient-first healthcare provider. By focusing on clear communication (like we do at NirogGyan | Smart Reports for Patients), voluntary choice, and thorough documentation, hospitals can make a real difference in patients’ lives, and their own success.

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Looking forward to joining other esteemed industry experts on Viksit Bharat CXO summit at Mumbai on 16th March to exchange thoughts on the future of healthcare and new trends shaping India over the next decade. This summit will showcase some very innovative technologies like Regenesys Healthcare ATM which can disrupt traditional healthcare screening models and move care pathways from reactive towards preventative realm. Many thanks to Manoj Nagaraj, Regensys and Viksit Bharat organising team for this opportunity to contribute. #Regensys #AI #Technology #ViksitBharat #Prana-Ai Harleen Chhabra School of AI Manojkumar Nagaraj

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India stands at a defining intersection of Ancient Wisdom, Artificial Intelligence, and Preventive Healthcare. For decades, healthcare systems globally have focused on disease management. But the future belongs to nations that invest in health prediction, personalised wellness, and preventive intelligence. At ERAYA, we are building an Integrated Phygital Wellness Intelligence Platform that bridges: 🔹 Traditional Indian Medical Sciences – Ayurveda, Siddha, Varma, Yoga 🔹 AI-driven Decision Intelligence 🔹 Personalised Preventive Healthcare Models 🔹 Corporate & Population Wellness Analytics 🔹 Digital + Physical Diagnostic Integration India possesses the world’s most sophisticated knowledge on individualised human constitution science — Prakruthi, Vikruthi, Tridosha, Triguna, Pancha Bhoota. What has been missing is structured digital intelligence to scale this knowledge for modern healthcare systems. ERAYA is working to transform this gap into a national and global opportunity. Why This Matters Now ✅ Rising lifestyle diseases are overwhelming healthcare infrastructure ✅ Corporate productivity losses due to chronic health conditions are increasing ✅ Preventive healthcare adoption is still fragmented ✅ India has the intellectual capital to lead global wellness innovation Our Vision Alignment We strongly believe ERAYA can contribute to: 🇮🇳 India’s Preventive Healthcare Leadership 🧬 AI + Traditional Medicine Integration 🏢 Corporate Workforce Health Intelligence 🌍 Global Holistic Healthcare Standards 📊 Data-driven AYUSH Modernisation A Collaborative Call We invite collaboration from: 👉 Ministry of AYUSH 👉 NITI Aayog 👉 AI & Digital Health Innovation Bodies 👉 Corporate Wellness Leaders 👉 Research Institutions & Universities 👉 Public Health Policymakers India has already led the world in Yoga, Ayurveda and Digital Public Infrastructure. The next leap can be AI-Powered Personalised Preventive Wellness. ERAYA is committed to building this ecosystem with scientific integrity, technological depth, and traditional knowledge authenticity. If you believe India can lead the future of intelligent preventive healthcare, we invite you to engage, collaborate, and help shape this transformation. www.eraya.life #ERAYA #PreventiveHealthcare #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealthIndia #AYUSH #PhygitalHealth #CorporateWellness #HealthInnovation #AtmanirbharBharat #FutureOfHealthcare

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Kerala based Healthtech Preventify secured ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding led by PedalStart with angel investors including Viren Shetty. This will establish 10 clinics and expand programs managing chronic, lifestyle diseases. Preventify founded by Nirmal NR and Rakesh K R currently operates three Kerala clinics, serving over 40,000 patients by integrating clinical protocols, technology, diagnostics, and patient engagement. They provide affordable care models, particularly for chronic conditions in underserved communities. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gP2MeTxq #Funding #Healthtech #Preventify #Kerala #DeccanFounders

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🧠 Reimagining Healthcare: How ONNOROKOM HEALTHCARE (OH⁺) Is Building an AI-Powered Integrated HealthTech Ecosystem for India & Beyond #OHPlus #MedTechInnovation #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealthIndia #GlobalMedTech India’s healthcare system faces a paradox: deep rural gaps and fast urban demand, both underserved by conventional models. At ONNOROKOM HEALTHCARE (OH⁺), we’re bridging this divide through a deep-tech, full-stack, AI-integrated healthcare ecosystem built to scale across India — and extend globally. 🌐 OH⁺ isn’t just a platform—it’s a unified system combining MedTech, InsurTech, Diagnostics,and Logistics into one intelligent network. ⚙️ Core Technology Infrastructure 🔹 AI Telehealth Engine: 24×7 doctor-less triaging, multilingual AI symptom checker 🔹 Blockchain-Driven Claims:Transparent, real-time insurance payout ecosystem 🔹 IoT & Wearables:For remote diagnostics, chronic disease tracking,geriatric care 🔹 Cloud Diagnostics & APIs:Seamless EHR, lab, and pharmacy integration 🔹 Logistics Intelligence: Last-mile cold-chain tech, e-pharma routing, drone-ready delivery zones 🔹 Reporting Dashboards:Real-time analytics for hospitals,CSR missions, and NGOs 🔹 Modular ERP Layer:Unified platform for HR, procurement, facility ops,and fleet sync 🔍 What Makes OH⁺ a First-of-Its-Kind System? ✅ End-to-End from Ambulance → Diagnosis → Doctor → Delivery ✅ Unified AI + Insurance + Logistics Backbone ✅ Preventive & Curative Health under One Digital Roof ✅ Multi-Region Ready: Rural, Tribal, Metro, Tier 2/3 ✅ NDHM/ABDM compliant, ready for Digital Health Stack integrations 🌍 Global Expansion Vision — OH⁺ as a MedTech Gateway We're actively expanding into global MedTech and pharmaceutical supply chains, focusing on: 🔸 Indian Generic Medicine + Smart APIs Export 🔸 MedTech Manufacturing with ASEAN & China 🔸 Cold-Chain Logistics Partnerships (Global Rural Delivery) 🔸 Co-development of IoT/Telemedicine Devices 🔸 Cross-border Compliance & Market Access (BRICS, ASEAN, MENA) 🏭 We welcome partnerships with MedTech innovators, Chinese device manufacturers, API producers, wearable tech firms, and health logistics giants. 📌 Pilots: West Bengal | Assam | Odisha 🌐 Outreach Targets: India 🇮🇳 | Singapore 🇸🇬 | UAE 🇦🇪 | Brazil 🇧🇷 | Kenya 🇰🇪 | China 🇨🇳 🤝 We Invite: 🔹 MedTech & Diagnostics Companies (India + Global) 🔹 API & Pharma Exporters 🔹 Cold-Chain Logistics Providers 🔹 Wearable Tech & Health IoT Startups 🔹 NGOs, Health Missions, CSR Foundations 🎯 By 2030, we aim to serve 10 crore+ Indians with tech-first, inclusive healthcare — and position OH⁺ as a Made-in-India, Global-Scale HealthStack. Let’s turn health technology into human equity, across borders. 📩 DM to collaborate | Partner with ONNOROKOM HEALTHCARE (O.I⁺) today. #OHPlus #ONNOROKOM #AIHealthcare #MedTechChina #WearableDevices #PharmaExport #HealthcareInnovation #SmartLogistics #IndiaHealthStack #PublicHealthTech #GlobalPartnership #DigitalHealthBharat #TechForGood

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Rural healthtech startup Medyseva has raised ₹4 crore in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures to expand its phygital (physical + digital) healthcare network across India. Co-founded by Dr. Vishesh Kasliwal and Rachita Kasliwal, MedySeva provides both tele and in-person doctor consultations in rural and semi-urban regions. The startup has already facilitated 1 lakh+ consultations in the last year and aims to double that to 2 lakh annually within 18 months. With the new funding, MedySeva plans to: * Launch 500+ phygital healthcare centers across India in the next two years * Strengthen its telemedicine and digital infrastructure * Partner with medical colleges and hospitals to expand reach * Onboard doctors from 10+ specialties to improve rural access Unicorn India Ventures’ Bhaskar Majumdar said MedySeva’s model effectively tackles India’s doctor-to-patient gap by using technology and partnerships to bring quality, affordable healthcare to Bharat. MedySeva’s mission: Bridge India’s healthcare divide by connecting city specialists with rural patients through a scalable hybrid model. #money #mindset #startupfunding #indianstartup #fundingnews #viral #trending #founders 

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Luma fertility secures $4M seed funding to rebuild India's patient-centric fertility ecosystem. Mumbai-based Luma Fertility has raised $4 million in seed funding led by Peak XV Partners's Surge, with participation from Metropolis Healthcare's Ameera Shah and B2V Ventures. Founded by serial entrepreneur Neha K Motwani (who previously built Fitternity), the startup addresses India's fragmented fertility care system. Luma's flagship Bandra clinic offers comprehensive fertility services under one roof—IVF procedures, egg freezing, fertility assessments, at-home testing, and complementary therapies including nutrition and emotional wellness support. This eliminates the typical patient struggle of navigating multiple clinics and specialists. The timing is strategic: India's fertility market is booming with 33 million couples facing fertility challenges, and IVF cycles expected to grow from 320K to 550K by 2028. Luma plans to expand across Mumbai and other major cities over the next two years. Published by Startup Story®

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Time for India’s Traditional Optical Businesses to Think Long-Term and Go Corporate 👓 India’s optical retail chains — regional and national alike — along with lens manufacturers and frame importers have built the foundation of this industry through decades of trust, service, and personal relationships. But the next decade belongs to those who institutionalize their legacy. It’s time to corporatize, professionalize, and prepare for listing. Doing so will not only unlock massive enterprise value but also strengthen the entire optical ecosystem — creating opportunities for growth, employment, innovation, and investor confidence. When traditional optical businesses evolve into structured, listed organizations, it sends a clear message — that trust, tradition, and transparency can co-exist with technology, scalability, and modern governance. If this happens at scale, even new-age ventures like Lenskart and others will think twice before portraying traditional optical enterprises in a poor light — because they will stand shoulder to shoulder as credible, organized, and respected corporate institutions. The future of the Indian optical industry depends not just on products — but on vision, governance, and long-term thinking.

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🚀 BIG MOVE IN INDIA’S CONTINUUM CARE SPACE! 💰 Healthcare startup Sukino raises $31 MILLION (₹250+ Cr) in Series B 👑 Led by: Bessemer Venture Partners 🤝 Backed by: Rainmatter (Zerodha’s investment arm) This is more than just a funding headline — it’s a strong signal of where Indian healthcare is headed 👇 🔹 What makes Sukino stand out? • Focuses on out-of-hospital & post-acute care — a massively under-served segment • Bridges the critical gap between hospital discharge and full recovery • Delivers centre-based + home-based rehabilitation for neuro, ortho, stroke & chronic patients 🔹 Why this funding matters: • $31M Series B = strong investor conviction despite a cautious health-tech funding climate • Validates continuum care as a scalable, high-impact healthcare model • Signals a shift from pure digital health to integrated, outcome-driven care delivery 🔹 Current scale & ambition: • ~11 centres across South India • ~850+ beds already operational • Plans to add 20+ new centres in the next 24 months • Aiming to become a pan-India recovery care platform 🔹 Bigger industry takeaway: 📈 Rising insurance coverage + early hospital discharges 🧠 Growing awareness that recovery doesn’t end at discharge 🏥 Continuum care is emerging as the next big growth pillar in Indian healthcare 👉 Bottom line: Sukino isn’t just building centres — it’s building India’s post-hospital recovery ecosystem. This is a space to watch. Closely. 👀 #HealthcareStartups #HealthTechIndia #Sukino #StartupFunding #BessemerVenturePartners #Rainmatter #ContinuumCare #PostAcuteCare #HealthcareInnovation #IndianStartups #VentureCapital #HealthcareTransformation #GrowthStory 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gw34MV9i

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