Telehealth startup Good Doctor has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by MDI Ventures, with participation from existing investor Grab. The company plans to utilize the funds to develop its enterprise technology platform, as well as create new products and services. The funding will also support Good Doctor’s expansion activities across Indonesia, where it aims to partner with the government sector and integrate its telehealth services with the national health insurance program, BPJS Kesehatan.
Indian Insurtech Onsurity Raises $24M in Series B Funding
Indian insurtech startup, Onsurity, has raised $24 million in a Series B funding round led by the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank’s investment arm. Nexus Venture Partners and Quona Capital also participated in the round. Onsurity offers a subscription-based employee healthcare benefits platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), powered by artificial intelligence (AI). With the fresh funds, Onsurity aims to partner with 50,000 businesses and provide healthcare coverage to over five million people in India by 2026.
Lokavant Receives $8M Investment for APAC Expansion
New York-based Lokavant has secured $8 million in strategic investment from Mitsui & Co., a general trading giant. This funding will enable Lokavant to bring its clinical trial intelligence platform to the Asia-Pacific region, with plans to open a regional hub in Tokyo. Lokavant’s AI-driven platform offers predictive analytics for clinical trial enrollment forecasts, delivering cost and time savings.
Answer Genomics Receives $500k to Expand DNA Database
Indian precision health company, Answer Genomics, has obtained $500,000 in pre-Series A funding from Inflection Point Ventures. This funding will be used to build up Answer Genomics’ genetic database by sequencing 10,000 genomes in the next year. Answer Genomics utilizes multi-omic data to provide personalized health recommendations to individuals.
VUNO Obtains FDA Clearance for AI Brain Disease Diagnosis Aid Software
South Korean medical AI company, VUNO, has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its AI-powered software that supports the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. VUNO’s AI software, VUNOMed DeepBrain, analyzes brain MRI images to detect cerebral small vessel disease and quantify brain atrophy. Following FDA approval, VUNO is seeking partners in the US, particularly pharmaceutical companies, to introduce its AI-based solution.
Coreline Soft Partners with imaGen for AI Lung Cancer Screening in France
Coreline Soft has formalized a partnership with imaGen, a radiology network, to deploy its AI lung cancer screening solution in France. Coreline Soft’s AVIEW LCS Plus software uses AI to detect and analyze cancerous lung nodules, emphysema, and calcium in the coronary artery. The software has been validated for routine clinical use at two member radiologist groups under imaGen: Imagerie Médicale des Deux Provinces (IM2P) and Imagerie Paris Centre (IPC).
AI4Rx Releases AI-driven Provider and Patient Apps
Medical AI startup AI4Rx has introduced mobile applications for healthcare providers and patients. The MedBeat HealthConnect patient app uses AI to generate summaries of potential symptoms and diseases, as well as provides information on specialists and laboratories. The app also allows patients to book consultations and arrange for home pick-up of lab results. The MedBeat HealthConnect Plus app is specifically designed for healthcare providers, aiming to assist with their business management, including consultation schedules. Both apps are available on iOS, Android, and via a website.
Sources:
– “Good Doctor collects $10M for Indonesia expansion” – Link
– “Indian insurtech Onsurity bags $24M in IFC-led Series B funding” – Link
– “Lokavant receives Mitsui’s $8M for APAC expansion” – Link
– “Precision health company Answer Genomics gets $500k to increase DNA database” – Link
– “VUNO secures 510(k) for AI brain disease diagnosis aid software” – Link
– “Coreline Soft to deploy AI lung cancer screening software in France” – Link
– “AI4Rx releases AI-driven provider, patient apps” – Link